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# Larry Poons (b. 1937)

## What is Larry Poons’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 157 auction results for Larry Poons at 27 houses since 1991. Over the last 24 months the median price was $35,560 including buyer’s premium (middle half $10,052–$70,675, n=27). The auction record is $1,150,000 for Jessica's Hartford (2019, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jessica's Hartford, 1965 | Acrylic paint | $1,150,000 | Phillips | Nov 2019 |
| 2 | Jessica's Hartford, 1965 | Acrylic paint | $1,109,000 | Phillips | May 2015 |
| 3 | Cherry Smash, 1963 | Huile et mine de plomb sur toile | $321,347 | Christie's | Jun 2018 |
| 4 | Wheeler, 1978 | Acrylique sur toile | $245,354 | Christie's | Jun 2017 |
| 5 | Rock in Doopsie, 1989 | Huile, acrylique et assemblage de mousse, éponge, papier et colle sur toile | $205,695 | Christie's | Jun 2018 |
| 6 | Untitled (acrylic on canvas), 1973 | Acrylic paint | $200,000 | Phillips | Jul 2020 |
| 7 | Imperial Abstract, 1994 | Acrylic and mixed media on canvas | $177,800 | Sotheby's | Mar 2023 |
| 8 | Untitled, 1974 | Acrylic on canvas | $176,400 | Sotheby's | Jul 2022 |
| 9 | Untitled PII, 1974 | Acrylic on canvas | $175,000 | Christie's | Mar 2004 |
| 10 | Sans titre (huile sur toile), 1974 | Oil paint | $170,310 | Christie's | Dec 2018 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 103 | $54,865 |
| Other | 9 | $15,335 |
| Prints | 30 | $694 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 93 | $64,432 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 31 | $852 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $813 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 157 results from 27 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Larry Poons is an American artist with 192 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $35,560. 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 Larry Poons sold in 2026 for $169,557, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Larry Poons work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Larry Poons work worth?

Across 155 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Larry Poons work is $35,560.

The median Larry Poons painting sells for $55,292 across 87 lots.

The median Larry Poons print sells for $687 across 33 lots.

The median Larry Poons work on paper sells for $6,985 across 5 lots.

Large (over 120 cm) Larry Poons paintings typically sell for $39,471–$102,300 (the middle half of 74 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 43 | $687†‡ | $1,703 | 76.7% | 2026-09-10 |
| Paintings | 94 | $55,292† | $1.1M | 92.6% | 2026-10-15 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $6,985 | $21,250 | 71.4% | 2025-12-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 32 | $131,750 | $1.1M | — | 2026-10-15 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Larry Poons's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (43 lots) median $687 with 76.7% sell-through. Paintings (94 lots) median $55,292, record $1,150,000. A typical Larry Poons painting sells for around 80× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 32 lots) the median is $131,750.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $504–$701†‡ | $569†‡ | $813 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 19 | $420–$756† | $630† | $1,375 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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) | 9 | $19,200–$40,075 | $25,400 | $126,000 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 74 | $39,471–$102,300† | $67,492† | $1.1M |

† 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 | 2019 | $1.1M |
| Paintings | 2015 | $1.1M |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $21,250 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $11,875 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $1,703 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $1,375 |

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 Larry Poons worth?

Across 155 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Larry Poons work is $35,560. The median Larry Poons painting sells for $55,292 across 87 lots. The median Larry Poons print sells for $687 across 33 lots. The median Larry Poons work on paper sells for $6,985 across 5 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Larry Poons paintings typically sell for $39,471–$102,300 (the middle half of 74 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 Larry Poons painting?

Based on 87 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Larry Poons painting is $55,292. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Larry Poons's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Larry Poons painting is $1,150,000.

### What is the average price of a Larry Poons print?

Based on 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Larry Poons print is $687. 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 Larry Poons's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Larry Poons print is $1,703.

### What is the average price of a large Larry Poons painting?

Based on 74 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Larry Poons painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $67,492, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a medium Larry Poons print?

Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Larry Poons print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $630, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Larry Poons's auction record?

Larry Poons's auction record is $1,150,000, set in 2019.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Larry Poons auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/larry-poons (updated 2026-11-02).

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.