Neil Jenney (b. 1945)
What is Neil Jenney’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 47 auction results for Neil Jenney at 9 houses since 2000. Over the last 24 months the median price was $7,296 including buyer’s premium (middle half $544–$15,392, n=6). The auction record is $590,500 for Girl and Vase (2012, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Girl and Vase, 1969 | Acrylic paint | $590,500 | Christie's | May 2012 |
| 2 | North America Divided, 1990 | Oil on wood, in artist's frame | $431,800 | Sotheby's | Mar 2024 |
| 3 | Hunter and Hunted, 1969 | Acrylic on canvas in artist's frame | $424,198 | Christie's | Nov 2007 |
| 4 | Man and Beast, 1970 | Acrylic paint | $378,000 | Christie's | May 2024 |
| 5 | Beast and Burden, 1969 | Acrylic paint | $372,500 | Christie's | Nov 2017 |
| 6 | Furrow on Furrow, 1970 | Acrylic paint | $338,500 | Christie's | Nov 2009 |
| 7 | Biosphere #3, 1971 | Painting | $323,850 | Phillips | May 2024 |
| 8 | Apprehension and Approval, 1969 | Acrylic paint | $279,400 | Sotheby's | May 2023 |
| 9 | Lines and Track, 1969 | Acrylic paint | $245,700 | Phillips | Dec 2020 |
| 10 | Risk and Hazard, 1969 | Acrylic paint | $241,300 | Sotheby's | May 2023 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 36 | $126,750 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 34 | $139,850 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 47 results from 9 houses · How we compute these figures
Neil Jenney is an American artist with 55 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $103,975. 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 Neil Jenney sold in 2025 for $176,400, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Neil Jenney on OpeningBid →What is a Neil Jenney work worth?
Across 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Neil Jenney work is $103,975.
The median Neil Jenney painting sells for $126,750 across 39 lots.
The median Neil Jenney print sells for $700 across 5 lots.
The median Neil Jenney work on paper sells for $237,965 across 1 lots.
Large (over 120 cm) Neil Jenney paintings typically sell for $91,440–$279,400 (the middle half of 33 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 | 5 | $700† | $1,792 | — | 2026-09-30 |
| Paintings | 44 | $126,750‡ | $617,106 | 88.6% | 2025-05-21 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $237,965 | $237,965 | — | 2007-11-14 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 25 | $200,000 | $617,106 | — | 2025-05-15 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Neil Jenney's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (5 lots) median $700. Paintings (44 lots) median $126,750, record $617,106. A typical Neil Jenney painting sells for around 181× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 25 lots) the median is $200,000.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $31,325–$95,166‡ | $70,579‡ | $100,000 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 33 | $91,440–$279,400 | $151,200 | $617,106 |
‡ 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 | 2011 | $617,106 |
| Paintings | 2012 | $590,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $237,965 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $1,792 |
| Prints & Editions | 2003 | $1,400 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Neil Jenney worth?
Across 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Neil Jenney work is $103,975. The median Neil Jenney painting sells for $126,750 across 39 lots. The median Neil Jenney print sells for $700 across 5 lots. The median Neil Jenney work on paper sells for $237,965 across 1 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Neil Jenney paintings typically sell for $91,440–$279,400 (the middle half of 33 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 Neil Jenney painting?
Based on 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Neil Jenney painting is $126,750. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Neil Jenney's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Neil Jenney painting is $617,106.
What is the average price of a large Neil Jenney painting?
Based on 33 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Neil Jenney painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $151,200, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Neil Jenney's auction record?
Neil Jenney's auction record is $617,106, set in 2011.
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