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# Mainie Harriet Jellett (1897–1944)

## What is Mainie Harriet Jellett’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 9 auction results for Mainie Harriet Jellett at 3 houses since 2015. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,440 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,308–$8,851, n=6). The auction record is $91,922 for Pietà (2022, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pietà, 1936 | Gouache | $91,922 | Sotheby's | May 2022 |
| 2 | Abstract | Gouache | $10,034 | James Adam Salesrooms | May 2026 |
| 3 | Abstract Composition | Gouache | $10,034 | James Adam Salesrooms | Nov 2025 |
| 4 | Mainie Jellet No. 2, 1897 | Rugs | $5,688 | Bonhams | Nov 2023 |
| 5 | Study For Puck Fair | Watercolour and pencil | $5,303 | James Adam Salesrooms | Nov 2025 |
| 6 | Adam and Eve, 1897 | Gouache | $3,045 | Bonhams | Jun 2015 |
| 7 | Haystacks | Gouache | $1,577 | James Adam Salesrooms | Nov 2025 |
| 8 | Male Nude Study - Side Profile | Pencil | $1,218 | James Adam Salesrooms | Nov 2025 |
| 9 | Nude Study | Pencil | $860 | James Adam Salesrooms | Nov 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 6 | $7,669 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $5,303 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 9 results from 3 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Mainie Harriet Jellett is an Irish artist with 11 auction lots recorded since 2015, median price $5,303.

A work by Mainie Harriet Jellett sold in 2026 for $10,034, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Mainie Harriet Jellett work worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mainie Harriet Jellett work is $5,303.

The median Mainie Harriet Jellett work on paper sells for $3,440 across 6 lots.

The median Mainie Harriet Jellett painting sells for $47,484 across 2 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2 | $47,484 | $91,922 | — | 2022-05-16 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $3,440 | $10,034 | — | 2026-05-27 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $91,922 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $10,034 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $10,034 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $3,045 |

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 Mainie Harriet Jellett worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mainie Harriet Jellett work is $5,303. The median Mainie Harriet Jellett work on paper sells for $3,440 across 6 lots. The median Mainie Harriet Jellett painting sells for $47,484 across 2 lots.

### What is Mainie Harriet Jellett's auction record?

Mainie Harriet Jellett's auction record is $91,922, set in 2022.

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