Joseph Delaney (1904–2004)
What is Joseph Delaney’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 57 auction results for Joseph Delaney at 8 houses since 2002. Over the last 24 months the median price was $13,970 including buyer’s premium (middle half $6,096–$21,590, n=5). The auction record is $81,250 for Artist's Studio Party (2021, Swann Auction Galleries). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Artist's Studio Party, 1942 | Oil on linen | $81,250 | Swann Auction Galleries | Apr 2021 |
| 2 | Third Avenue Movie, 1940 | Oil on canvas | $62,500 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jun 2022 |
| 3 | Portrait of a Woman in Windsor Chair, 1991 | Oil on masonite board | $42,500 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 2022 |
| 4 | Harlem, Sunday Morning, 1942 | Oil on masonite | $40,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Feb 2014 |
| 5 | Low Key, 1991 | Oil on canvas | $33,600 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 2011 |
| 6 | Dance (Alvin Ailey Troupe), 1991 | Oil on linen canvas | $22,500 | Swann Auction Galleries | Apr 2025 |
| 7 | Girl Reading Poetry, circa 1940s | Oil on board | $21,590 | Swann Auction Galleries | Apr 2026 |
| 8 | Lower Manhattan, 1981 | Oil on linen canvas | $20,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 2018 |
| 9 | Untitled (New York Street Corner at Night), 1981 | Oil on linen canvas | $18,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Feb 2007 |
| 10 | Wild Joke, 1991 | Oil on wood panel | $17,500 | Swann Auction Galleries | Apr 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 23 | $13,970 |
| Works on paper | 27 | $1,250 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 21 | $10,000 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 25 | $1,300 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 57 results from 8 houses · How we compute these figures
Joseph Delaney is an American artist with 79 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $3,024. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Joseph Delaney sold in 2026 for $3,048, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Joseph Delaney on OpeningBid →What is a Joseph Delaney work worth?
Across 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Joseph Delaney work is $3,024.
The median Joseph Delaney work on paper sells for $1,250 across 27 lots.
The median Joseph Delaney painting sells for $11,325 across 26 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Joseph Delaney work on papers typically sell for $950–$1,590 (the middle half of 22 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 28 | $11,325†‡ | $81,250 | 92.9% | 2026-10-01 |
| Works on Paper | 30 | $1,250‡ | $4,320 | 90% | 2026-10-01 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $62,500 | $81,250 | — | 2022-10-06 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 17 | $8,000–$20,000‡ | $11,400‡ | $62,500 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 22 | $950–$1,590‡ | $1,250‡ | $3,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $1,062–$3,000 | $1,125 | $4,320 |
‡ 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 | 2021 | $81,250 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $62,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $4,320 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $3,500 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Joseph Delaney worth?
Across 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Joseph Delaney work is $3,024. The median Joseph Delaney work on paper sells for $1,250 across 27 lots. The median Joseph Delaney painting sells for $11,325 across 26 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Joseph Delaney work on papers typically sell for $950–$1,590 (the middle half of 22 sold 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 Joseph Delaney work on paper?
Based on 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Joseph Delaney work on paper is $1,250. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Joseph Delaney's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Joseph Delaney work on paper is $4,320.
What is the average price of a Joseph Delaney painting?
Based on 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Joseph Delaney painting is $11,325. 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 Joseph Delaney's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Joseph Delaney painting is $81,250.
What is the average price of a small Joseph Delaney work on paper?
Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Joseph Delaney work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,250, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a medium Joseph Delaney painting?
Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Joseph Delaney painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $11,400, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Joseph Delaney's auction record?
Joseph Delaney's auction record is $81,250, set in 2021.
See the full Joseph Delaney record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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