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# John Updike

John Updike is an artist with 12 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $155.

A work by John Updike sold in 2012 for $450, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a John Updike work worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Updike work is $155.

The median John Updike print sells for $562 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $562 | $562 | — | 2012-06-21 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $562 |

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 Updike worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Updike work is $155. The median John Updike print sells for $562 across 1 lots.

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

John Updike's auction record is $562, 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.

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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.