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# Paul Grimm (1891–1974)

## What is Paul Grimm’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 345 auction results for Paul Grimm at 20 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,857 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,588–$4,127, n=15). The auction record is $30,000 for Paul Grimm (1891-1974 Palm Springs, CA) (2014, John Moran Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paul Grimm (1891-1974 Palm Springs, CA) | Oil on canvas | $30,000 | John Moran Auctioneers | Mar 2014 |
| 2 | Old Eucalyptus, 1891 | Painting | $12,500 | Bonhams | Nov 2017 |
| 3 | Purple Mountains, 1891 | Painting | $10,625 | Bonhams | Nov 2017 |
| 4 | Queen of the Missions, 1945 | Oil on canvas | $9,760 | John Moran Auctioneers | Mar 2017 |
| 5 | Paul Grimm (1891-1974 Palm Springs, CA) | Oil on canvas | $9,600 | John Moran Auctioneers | Oct 2014 |
| 6 | Upper Sierras | Oil on masonite | $9,500 | John Moran Auctioneers | Oct 2017 |
| 7 | Windswept Clouds, 1892 | Oil paint | $9,400 | Christie's | Oct 2000 |
| 8 | Under the Sun, 1891 | Painting | $9,375 | Bonhams | Nov 2017 |
| 9 | Paul Grimm (1891-1974 Palm Springs, CA) | Oil on canvas | $8,400 | John Moran Auctioneers | Oct 2014 |
| 10 | A stand of sycamores; Two eucalyptus trees; The shade of a tree; Shack by a tree (group of 4), 1891 | Group of paintings | $8,125 | Bonhams | Aug 2015 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 57 | $2,205 |
| Paintings | 273 | $2,000 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $2,438 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 197 | $2,250 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 112 | $1,530 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 345 results from 20 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Paul Grimm is an American artist with 462 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $2,000. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Paul Grimm sold in 2026 for $7,680, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**9 Paul Grimm works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Paul Grimm work worth?

Across 324 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Grimm work is $2,000.

The median Paul Grimm painting sells for $2,000 across 323 lots.

The median Paul Grimm work on paper sells for $1,092 across 2 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Paul Grimm paintings typically sell for $1,500–$3,788 (the middle half of 200 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Paul Grimm paintings typically sell for $912–$2,594 (the middle half of 107 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 428 | $2,000† | $30,000 | 75.5% | 2026-04-15 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $1,092 | $1,225 | 66.7% | 2011-06-14 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 20 | $8,125 | $30,000 | — | 2026-04-15 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 107 | $912–$2,594† | $1,610† | $9,400 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 200 | $1,500–$3,788† | $2,250† | $30,000 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $1,412–$3,706 | $2,438 | $4,500 |

† 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 | 2014 | $30,000 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $12,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $1,225 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $960 |

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 Paul Grimm worth?

Across 324 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Grimm work is $2,000. The median Paul Grimm painting sells for $2,000 across 323 lots. The median Paul Grimm work on paper sells for $1,092 across 2 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Paul Grimm paintings typically sell for $1,500–$3,788 (the middle half of 200 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Paul Grimm paintings typically sell for $912–$2,594 (the middle half of 107 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Paul Grimm painting?

Based on 323 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paul Grimm painting is $2,000. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Paul Grimm's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Paul Grimm painting is $30,000.

### What is the average price of a medium Paul Grimm painting?

Based on 200 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Paul Grimm painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,250, 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 small Paul Grimm painting?

Based on 107 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Paul Grimm painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,610, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Paul Grimm's auction record?

Paul Grimm's auction record is $30,000, set in 2014.

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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, “Paul Grimm auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/paul-grimm (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.