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# Paul Ninas (1903–1964)

Paul Ninas is an American artist with 49 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $2,387. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Paul Ninas sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $2,800 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Paul Ninas work worth?

Across 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Ninas work is $2,387.

The median Paul Ninas work on paper sells for $1,543 across 18 lots.

The median Paul Ninas painting sells for $10,625 across 7 lots.

The median Paul Ninas print sells for $92 across 1 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 | $92 | $92 | — | 2002-08-04 |
| Paintings | 13 | $10,625† | $17,080 | 53.8% | 2024-10-02 |
| Works on Paper | 25 | $1,543† | $3,346 | 72% | 2025-11-20 |
| Photography | 4 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $11,232 | $17,080 | — | 2024-10-02 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Paul Ninas's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $92. Paintings (13 lots) median $10,625, record $17,080. A typical Paul Ninas painting sells for around 115× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $11,232.

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $1,200–$2,987† | $1,586† | $3,328 |

† 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 | 2016 | $17,080 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $11,232 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $3,346 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $3,328 |
| Prints & Editions | 2002 | $92 |

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 Ninas worth?

Across 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Ninas work is $2,387. The median Paul Ninas work on paper sells for $1,543 across 18 lots. The median Paul Ninas painting sells for $10,625 across 7 lots. The median Paul Ninas print sells for $92 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paul Ninas work on paper is $1,543. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Paul Ninas's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Paul Ninas work on paper is $3,346.

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

Based on 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paul Ninas painting is $10,625. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Paul Ninas painting is $17,080.

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

Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Paul Ninas work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,586, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Paul Ninas's auction record is $17,080, set in 2016.

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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 Ninas auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/paul-ninas (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.