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# Paul Jenkins, American (1923–2012)

Paul Jenkins, American is an American artist with 15 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $4,581.

A work by Paul Jenkins, American sold in 2025 for $30,047, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Paul Jenkins, American work worth?

Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Jenkins, American work is $4,581.

The median Paul Jenkins, American print sells for $522 across 9 lots.

The median Paul Jenkins, American painting sells for $30,047 across 3 lots.

The median Paul Jenkins, American work on paper sells for $8,477 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 9 | $522 | $685 | — | 2026-04-30 |
| Paintings | 3 | $30,047 | $30,047 | — | 2025-11-20 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $8,477 | $8,477 | — | 2024-11-28 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | — | 2019-04-11 |

Paul Jenkins, American's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (9 lots) median $522. Paintings (3 lots) median $30,047, record $30,047. A typical Paul Jenkins, American painting sells for around 58× the price of a typical print.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $30,047 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $8,477 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $685 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $359 |

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 Jenkins, American worth?

Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Jenkins, American work is $4,581. The median Paul Jenkins, American print sells for $522 across 9 lots. The median Paul Jenkins, American painting sells for $30,047 across 3 lots. The median Paul Jenkins, American work on paper sells for $8,477 across 1 lots.

### What is Paul Jenkins, American's auction record?

Paul Jenkins, American's auction record is $30,047, set in 2025.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 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.