Mainie Jellett (1897–1944)
What is Mainie Jellett’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 222 auction results for Mainie Jellett at 8 houses since 1995. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,939 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,792–$6,450, n=23). The auction record is $66,738 for Abstract Composition with Three Elements (2019, James Adam Salesrooms). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abstract Composition with Three Elements, 1921 | Oil on canvas | $66,738 | James Adam Salesrooms | Oct 2019 |
| 2 | Abstract Composition, 1925 | Oil on canvas | $56,706 | James Adam Salesrooms | May 2018 |
| 3 | Green Abstract, 1927 | Oil on canvas | $51,594 | James Adam Salesrooms | Dec 2007 |
| 4 | Abstract Composition, 1925 | Oil on canvas | $50,867 | Sotheby's | Oct 2026 |
| 5 | Composition XIII | Oil on canvas | $35,816 | James Adam Salesrooms | Dec 2015 |
| 6 | Cubist Male Nude in Landscape, 1921 | Oil on canvas | $29,390 | James Adam Salesrooms | Sep 2025 |
| 7 | Two Elements | Gouache | $22,252 | James Adam Salesrooms | Mar 2022 |
| 8 | Composition (G59) | Gouache | $22,112 | James Adam Salesrooms | Dec 2007 |
| 9 | Abstract Composition, 1934 | Gouache | $16,473 | James Adam Salesrooms | Sep 2019 |
| 10 | Composition, 1922 | Oil on canvas | $15,548 | James Adam Salesrooms | May 2012 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 25 | $7,100 |
| Works on paper | 78 | $3,444 |
| Other | 29 | $1,390 |
| Prints | 5 | $550 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 25 | $6,307 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 102 | $2,791 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 222 results from 8 houses · How we compute these figures
Mainie Jellett is an Irish artist with 268 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $2,385. 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 Mainie Jellett sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $2,905 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Mainie Jellett on OpeningBid →What is a Mainie Jellett work worth?
Across 217 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mainie Jellett work is $2,385.
The median Mainie Jellett work on paper sells for $2,381 across 109 lots.
The median Mainie Jellett painting sells for $7,100 across 29 lots.
The median Mainie Jellett print sells for $4,781 across 2 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Mainie Jellett work on papers typically sell for $1,209–$5,224 (the middle half of 100 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 | 3 | $4,781 | $9,557 | 66.7% | 2014-12-03 |
| Paintings | 38 | $7,100†‡ | $560,717† | 76.3% | 2026-10-15 |
| Works on Paper | 133 | $2,381†‡ | $22,252 | 82% | 2026-09-28 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 12 | $54,150† | $560,717† | — | 2026-10-15 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Mainie Jellett's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $4,781 with 66.7% sell-through. Paintings (38 lots) median $7,100, record $560,717. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $560,717 (buyer's premium not included). At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 12 lots) the median is $54,150.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $1,944–$6,257†‡ | $3,038†‡ | $560,717† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 19 | $2,654–$40,129† | $8,416† | $136,260† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 100 | $1,209–$5,224†‡ | $2,450†‡ | $22,252 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $137–$3,750† | $868† | $6,833 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 | 2001 | $560,717† |
| Paintings | 2026 | $136,260† |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $22,252 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $22,112 |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $9,557 |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $5 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Mainie Jellett worth?
Across 217 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mainie Jellett work is $2,385. The median Mainie Jellett work on paper sells for $2,381 across 109 lots. The median Mainie Jellett painting sells for $7,100 across 29 lots. The median Mainie Jellett print sells for $4,781 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Mainie Jellett work on papers typically sell for $1,209–$5,224 (the middle half of 100 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 Mainie Jellett work on paper?
Based on 109 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Mainie Jellett work on paper is $2,381. 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 Mainie Jellett's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Mainie Jellett work on paper is $22,252.
What is the average price of a Mainie Jellett painting?
Based on 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Mainie Jellett painting is $7,100. 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 Mainie Jellett's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Mainie Jellett painting is $560,717. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $560,717 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a small Mainie Jellett work on paper?
Based on 100 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Mainie Jellett work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,450, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 medium Mainie Jellett painting?
Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Mainie Jellett painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $8,416, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Mainie Jellett's auction record?
Mainie Jellett's auction record is $560,717, set in 2001. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $560,717 (buyer's premium not included).
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