> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/judy-chicago · updated 2026-11-03

# Judy Chicago (b. 1939)

## What is Judy Chicago’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 54 auction results for Judy Chicago at 15 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,432 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,204–$8,768, n=22). The auction record is $486,400 for Pasadena Lifesavers Blue Series #5 (2026, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pasadena Lifesavers Blue Series #5, 1970 | Sprayed acrylic lacquer on acrylic panel | $486,400 | Christie's | Oct 2026 |
| 2 | Car Hood, 1964 | Acrylic paint | $288,000 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Oct 2007 |
| 3 | Model for Big Blue Pink, 1971 | Acrylic paint | $203,200 | Sotheby's | Nov 2025 |
| 4 | Growing Pains from the series Six Views from the Womantree, 1975 | China paint on porcelain mounted to porcelain | $81,900 | Phillips | Mar 2021 |
| 5 | Transformation Painting, 1973 | Sprayed acrylic and felt-tip pen on unprimed canvas | $75,000 | John Moran Auctioneers | Nov 2022 |
| 6 | Evening Fan (from Fresno Fans Series) | Sprayed acrylic lacquer on acrylic sheet | $60,000 | Phillips | Mar 2014 |
| 7 | Pasadena Lifesavers Yellow #5, 1939 | Acrylic paint | $59,375 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Oct 2017 |
| 8 | Seven, 1939 | Gouache | $45,900 | Bonhams | Jun 2025 |
| 9 | Dark Red, Blue, Green Domes (Small), 1968 | Acrylic paint | $43,750 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Oct 2019 |
| 10 | Study for Rainbow Man, 1984 | Graphite | $33,020 | Phillips | Jul 2025 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 14 | $11,250 |
| Works on paper | 8 | $8,260 |
| Prints | 21 | $1,834 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $5,390 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 25 | $2,816 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 54 results from 15 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Judy Chicago is an American artist with 73 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $3,500. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Judy Chicago sold in 2026 for $486,400, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Judy Chicago work worth?

Across 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Judy Chicago work is $3,500.

The median Judy Chicago print sells for $2,005 across 22 lots.

The median Judy Chicago painting sells for $59,375 across 9 lots.

The median Judy Chicago work on paper sells for $8,855 across 8 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 | 27 | $2,005† | $8,190 | 81.5% | 2026-06-26 |
| Paintings | 9 | $59,375 | $486,400 | — | 2026-10-01 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $8,855 | $33,020 | — | 2026-03-04 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Photography | 1 | $3,250 | $3,250 | — | 2021-06-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $288,000 | $486,400 | — | 2026-10-01 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Judy Chicago's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (27 lots) median $2,005 with 81.5% sell-through. Paintings (9 lots) median $59,375, record $486,400. A typical Judy Chicago painting sells for around 30× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $288,000.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $712–$2,291 | $1,320 | $2,550 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $1,162–$3,338† | $2,231† | $8,190 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $486,400 |
| Paintings | 2007 | $288,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $33,020 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $31,299 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $8,190 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $6,270 |
| Photography | 2021 | $3,250 |

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 Judy Chicago worth?

Across 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Judy Chicago work is $3,500. The median Judy Chicago print sells for $2,005 across 22 lots. The median Judy Chicago painting sells for $59,375 across 9 lots. The median Judy Chicago work on paper sells for $8,855 across 8 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Judy Chicago print?

Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Judy Chicago print is $2,005. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Judy Chicago's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Judy Chicago print is $8,190.

### What is the average price of a medium Judy Chicago print?

Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Judy Chicago print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,231, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Judy Chicago's auction record?

Judy Chicago's auction record is $486,400, set in 2026.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Judy Chicago auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/judy-chicago (updated 2026-11-03).

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.