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# John Steinbeck (1902–1968)

John Steinbeck is an American artist with 94 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $975.

A work by John Steinbeck sold in 2023 for $3,048, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a John Steinbeck work worth?

Across 83 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Steinbeck work is $975.

The median John Steinbeck photograph sells for $675 across 6 lots.

The median John Steinbeck work on paper sells for $225 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 1 | $225 | $225 | — | 2005-09-29 |
| Photography | 8 | $675 | $6,100 | 75% | 2014-11-18 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $7,620 | $14,400 | — | 2023-12-08 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2010 | $6,100 |
| Photography | 2010 | $1,098 |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $225 |

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a John Steinbeck worth?

Across 83 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Steinbeck work is $975. The median John Steinbeck photograph sells for $675 across 6 lots. The median John Steinbeck work on paper sells for $225 across 1 lots.

### What is John Steinbeck's auction record?

John Steinbeck's auction record is $14,400, set in 2012.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “John Steinbeck auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/john-steinbeck (updated 2026-11-01).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.