Paul Minnis (b. 1933)
Paul Minnis is an American artist with 50 auction lots recorded since 2013, median price $625. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Paul Minnis sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $800 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Minnis work is $625.
The median Paul Minnis painting sells for $1,050 across 26 lots.
The median Paul Minnis work on paper sells for $210 across 19 lots.
The median Paul Minnis print sells for $130 across 1 lots.
Large (over 120 cm) Paul Minnis paintings typically sell for $800–$2,050 (the middle half of 22 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $130† | $130† | — | 2018-10-17 |
| Paintings | 26 | $1,050† | $9,500† | — | 2026-03-11 |
| Works on Paper | 19 | $210† | $2,300† | — | 2026-07-23 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $5,500† | $9,500† | — | 2019-12-07 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Paul Minnis's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $130. Paintings (26 lots) median $1,050, record $9,500. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $9,500 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Paul Minnis painting sells for around 8.1× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $5,500.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 22 | $800–$2,050† | $1,100† | $9,500† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 17 | $125–$500† | $330† | $2,300† |
† 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 | 2018 | $9,500† |
| Paintings | 2018 | $5,500† |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $2,300† |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $800† |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $130† |
† 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 Paul Minnis worth?
Across 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Minnis work is $625. The median Paul Minnis painting sells for $1,050 across 26 lots. The median Paul Minnis work on paper sells for $210 across 19 lots. The median Paul Minnis print sells for $130 across 1 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Paul Minnis paintings typically sell for $800–$2,050 (the middle half of 22 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Paul Minnis painting?
Based on 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paul Minnis painting is $1,050. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Paul Minnis's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Paul Minnis painting is $9,500. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $9,500 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Paul Minnis work on paper?
Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paul Minnis work on paper is $210. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Paul Minnis's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Paul Minnis work on paper is $2,300. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $2,300 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a large Paul Minnis painting?
Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Paul Minnis painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $1,100, 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 medium Paul Minnis work on paper?
Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Paul Minnis work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $330, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Paul Minnis's auction record?
Paul Minnis's auction record is $9,500, set in 2018. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $9,500 (buyer's premium not included).
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