John Trumbull (1756–1843)
John Trumbull is an American artist with 20 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $1,643. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by John Trumbull sold in 2023 for $3,780, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Trumbull work is $1,643.
The median John Trumbull print sells for $690 across 11 lots.
The median John Trumbull painting sells for $4,632 across 7 lots.
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 12 | $690‡ | $4,649 | 91.7% | 2026-02-15 |
| Paintings | 8 | $4,632‡ | $21,716 | 87.5% | 2024-04-04 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
John Trumbull's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (12 lots) median $690 with 91.7% sell-through. Paintings (8 lots) median $4,632, record $21,716. A typical John Trumbull painting sells for around 6.7× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $496–$873‡ | $720‡ | $4,649 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $4,270–$13,325‡ | $4,994‡ | $21,716 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2010 | $21,716 |
| Paintings | 1999 | $13,325 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $4,649 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $3,780 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a John Trumbull worth?
Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Trumbull work is $1,643. The median John Trumbull print sells for $690 across 11 lots. The median John Trumbull painting sells for $4,632 across 7 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a John Trumbull print?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a John Trumbull print is $690. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is John Trumbull's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a John Trumbull print is $4,649.
What is the average price of a medium John Trumbull print?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium John Trumbull print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $720, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is John Trumbull's auction record?
John Trumbull's auction record is $21,716, set in 2010.
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