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# Paul Pletka (b. 1946)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 72 auction results for Paul Pletka at 11 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,200 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,407–$28,738, n=11). The auction record is $72,600 for General Custer (2025, Coeur d'Alene Art Auction). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Custer | Acrylic on canvas | $72,600 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2025 |
| 2 | Crazy Horse | Acrylic on canvas | $54,450 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2025 |
| 3 | While the Ravens Laughed, 1976 | Acrylic on canvas | $52,650 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2015 |
| 4 | Fire at Mad River | Acrylic on canvas | $49,725 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2011 |
| 5 | Crow Indian, 1975 | Acrylic on canvas | $48,400 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2021 |
| 6 | Kainah, 1994 | Oil on canvas | $43,125 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2009 |
| 7 | Tarahumara, 1981 | Acrylic on canvas | $39,325 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2025 |
| 8 | All the King’s Men, 1975 | Acrylic on canvas | $25,000 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2021 |
| 9 | Blackfeet Warrior | Acrylic on canvas | $18,150 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2025 |
| 10 | Txicao, 1991 | Acrylic on canvas | $18,150 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2021 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 15 | $25,000 |
| Prints | 15 | $1,599 |
| Works on paper | 9 | $1,000 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 27 | $2,440 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $1,862 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 72 results from 11 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Paul Pletka is an American artist with 66 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $2,282. 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 Pletka sold in 2025 for $2,767, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**3 Paul Pletka works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Paul Pletka work worth?

Across 60 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Pletka work is $2,282.

The median Paul Pletka painting sells for $21,575 across 16 lots.

The median Paul Pletka print sells for $1,110 across 8 lots.

The median Paul Pletka work on paper sells for $3,333 across 2 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 | 8 | $1,110† | $2,723 | — | 2026-10-17 |
| Paintings | 16 | $21,575† | $72,600 | — | 2025-07-26 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $3,333† | $4,575† | 66.7% | 2025-11-07 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $53,550 | $72,600 | — | 2025-07-26 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Paul Pletka's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (8 lots) median $1,110. Paintings (16 lots) median $21,575, record $72,600. A typical Paul Pletka painting sells for around 19× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $53,550.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $689–$1,310† | $1,000† | $1,599 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $9,360–$17,920† | $14,040† | $18,150 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $39,325–$52,650 | $48,400 | $72,600 |

† 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 | 2025 | $72,600 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $54,450 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $4,575† |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $2,723 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $2,091 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $1,599 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Pletka worth?

Across 60 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Pletka work is $2,282. The median Paul Pletka painting sells for $21,575 across 16 lots. The median Paul Pletka print sells for $1,110 across 8 lots. The median Paul Pletka work on paper sells for $3,333 across 2 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 Pletka painting?

Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paul Pletka painting is $21,575. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Paul Pletka painting is $72,600.

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

Paul Pletka's auction record is $72,600, set in 2025.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Paul Pletka auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/paul-pletka (updated 2026-11-03).

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.