> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/paul-jenkins · updated 2026-11-02

# Paul Jenkins (1923–2012)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 1,204 auction results for Paul Jenkins at 95 houses since 1991. Over the last 24 months the median price was $7,040 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,271–$24,225, n=127). The auction record is $172,800 for Phenomena Divining Rod (2026, Freeman's Hindman). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phenomena Divining Rod, 1971 | Acrylic on canvas | $172,800 | Freeman's Hindman | Oct 2026 |
| 2 | Phenomena Station to Station, 1980 | Acrylic on canvas | $122,141 | Sotheby's | Apr 2024 |
| 3 | Phenomena Arroyo Sounding, 1977 | Acrylic paint | $87,500 | Christie's | Mar 2017 |
| 4 | Phenomena Astral Signal, 1964 | Acrylic on canvas | $87,500 | Christie's | Dec 2018 |
| 5 | Phenomena Cardinal Veil, 2001 | Acrylic on canvas | $86,580 | Tajan | May 2022 |
| 6 | Talmage Seen, 1958 | Oil on canvas | $81,900 | Christie's | Jul 2023 |
| 7 | Phenomena Signals Off Shore | Acrylic on canvas | $80,500 | Sotheby's | Sep 2010 |
| 8 | Phenomena Shaman To The Prism Seen, 1985 | Acryl auf Leinwand | $80,223 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Nov 2022 |
| 9 | Phenomena Free Fall, 1971 | Oil on canvas | $76,622 | Christie's | Mar 2011 |
| 10 | Phenomena Forecast of Fire, 1997 | Acrylic paint | $75,000 | Phillips | Jul 2020 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 353 | $23,750 |
| Other | 98 | $7,449 |
| Works on paper | 267 | $6,000 |
| Sculpture | 5 | $1,839 |
| Prints | 152 | $734 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 189 | $31,250 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 474 | $6,300 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 110 | $2,628 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 1,204 results from 95 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Paul Jenkins is an American artist with 1,536 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $6,397. 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 Paul Jenkins sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $9,000 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

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## What is a Paul Jenkins work worth?

Across 1,188 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Jenkins work is $6,397.

The median Paul Jenkins painting sells for $21,250 across 410 lots.

The median Paul Jenkins work on paper sells for $5,459 across 391 lots.

The median Paul Jenkins print sells for $679 across 197 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Paul Jenkins work on papers typically sell for $4,679–$9,083 (the middle half of 255 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Paul Jenkins paintings typically sell for $8,576–$26,271 (the middle half of 170 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 | 231 | $679†‡ | $4,978 | 85.3% | 2026-09-17 |
| Paintings | 450 | $21,250†‡ | $122,141 | 91.1% | 2026-09-26 |
| Works on Paper | 423 | $5,459†‡ | $37,500 | 92.4% | 2026-10-24 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 20 | $324†‡ | $4,993‡ | 75% | 2026-06-18 |
| Photography | 5 | $178† | $2,500 | 80% | 2024-02-09 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 59 | $56,285†‡ | $172,800 | — | 2026-10-01 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Paul Jenkins's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (231 lots) median $679 with 85.3% sell-through. Paintings (450 lots) median $21,250, record $122,141. A typical Paul Jenkins painting sells for around 31× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 59 lots) the median is $56,285.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 28 | $326–$1,280†‡ | $883†‡ | $4,032 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 138 | $401–$1,000†‡ | $633†‡ | $4,080 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 11 | $775–$2,942 | $2,422 | $4,978 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 42 | $2,474–$7,715†‡ | $5,380†‡ | $21,547 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 170 | $8,576–$26,271†‡ | $15,120†‡ | $122,141 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 162 | $22,545–$44,275†‡ | $32,630†‡ | $87,500 |

† 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) | 82 | $1,615–$4,275†‡ | $2,991†‡ | $10,625 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 255 | $4,679–$9,083†‡ | $6,250†‡ | $37,500 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 18 | $10,938–$21,232† | $14,029† | $33,600 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $113–$570†‡ | $170†‡ | $4,993‡ |

† 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 | 2024 | $122,141 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $87,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $37,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $33,600 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2014 | $4,993‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $4,978 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $4,410 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2018 | $3,125 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 worth?

Across 1,188 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Jenkins work is $6,397. The median Paul Jenkins painting sells for $21,250 across 410 lots. The median Paul Jenkins work on paper sells for $5,459 across 391 lots. The median Paul Jenkins print sells for $679 across 197 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Paul Jenkins work on papers typically sell for $4,679–$9,083 (the middle half of 255 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Paul Jenkins paintings typically sell for $8,576–$26,271 (the middle half of 170 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 Paul Jenkins painting?

Based on 410 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paul Jenkins painting is $21,250. 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 Paul Jenkins's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Paul Jenkins painting is $122,141.

### What is the average price of a Paul Jenkins work on paper?

Based on 391 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paul Jenkins work on paper is $5,459. 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 Paul Jenkins's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Paul Jenkins work on paper is $37,500.

### What is the average price of a Paul Jenkins print?

Based on 197 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paul Jenkins print is $679. 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 Paul Jenkins's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Paul Jenkins print is $4,978.

### What is the average price of a medium Paul Jenkins work on paper?

Based on 255 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Paul Jenkins work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $6,250, 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 Paul Jenkins painting?

Based on 170 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Paul Jenkins painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $15,120, 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 Paul Jenkins's auction record?

Paul Jenkins's auction record is $172,800, set in 2026.

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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 Jenkins auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/paul-jenkins (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.