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# John Whipple (1822–1891)

John Whipple is an American artist with 8 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $3,462. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by John Whipple sold in 2019 for $9,375, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a John Whipple work worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Whipple work is $3,462.

The median John Whipple photograph sells for $192 across 3 lots.

The median John Whipple painting sells for $425 across 1 lots.

The median John Whipple print sells for $9,375 across 1 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $9,375 | $9,375 | — | 2019-02-21 |
| Paintings | 1 | $425† | $425† | — | 2021-05-27 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Photography | 4 | $192 | $9,375 | 75% | 2019-02-21 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

John Whipple's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $9,375. Paintings (1 lots) median $425, record $425. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $425 (buyer's premium not included).

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2019 | $9,375 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $9,375 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $425† |
| Photography | 1993 | $192 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Whipple worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Whipple work is $3,462. The median John Whipple photograph sells for $192 across 3 lots. The median John Whipple painting sells for $425 across 1 lots. The median John Whipple print sells for $9,375 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

John Whipple's auction record is $9,375, set in 2019.

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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 Whipple auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/john-whipple (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.