Peggy Bacon (1895–1987)
What is Peggy Bacon’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 94 auction results for Peggy Bacon at 15 houses since 1988. Over the last 24 months the median price was $687 including buyer’s premium (middle half $546–$1,419, n=8). The auction record is $6,240 for A Few Ideas (2022, Swann Auction Galleries). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sketchbook of Washington Restaurants, 1943-1944 | Charcoal and pencil drawings in leather | $5,750 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jun 2018 |
| 2 | ALEXANDER BROOK Morning Newspaper, Peggy Bacon Reading. | Oil on canvas | $3,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jun 2014 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A Few Ideas, 1928 | Drypoint | $6,240 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jan 2022 |
| 2 | A Few Ideas, 1895 | Drypoint, on wove paper | $3,528 | Christie's | May 2008 |
| 3 | Vanity, 1929 | Drypoint on cream wove paper | $3,360 | Swann Auction Galleries | Sep 2012 |
| 4 | Group of 12 American prints., 1937 | Etching | $3,250 | Swann Auction Galleries | Sep 2016 |
| 5 | Aesthetic Pleasure, 1936 | Drypoint | $2,880 | Swann Auction Galleries | Nov 2009 |
| 6 | John Sloan's Lecture, 1918 | Drypoint | $2,750 | Swann Auction Galleries | May 2017 |
| 7 | A Few Ideas, 1927 | Drypoint | $2,500 | Swann Auction Galleries | Sep 2016 |
| 8 | Dance at the League, 1919 | Drypoint | $2,500 | Swann Auction Galleries | Sep 2016 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 21 | $960 |
| Prints | 56 | $938 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 5 | $1,400 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 69 | $937 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 94 results from 15 houses · How we compute these figures
Peggy Bacon is an American artist with 116 auction lots recorded since 1988, median price $935. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Peggy Bacon sold in 2026 for $1,408, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Peggy Bacon on OpeningBid →What is a Peggy Bacon work worth?
Across 89 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peggy Bacon work is $935.
The median Peggy Bacon print sells for $935 across 61 lots.
The median Peggy Bacon work on paper sells for $840 across 25 lots.
The median Peggy Bacon painting sells for $2,262 across 2 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Peggy Bacon prints typically sell for $523–$1,719 (the middle half of 52 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Peggy Bacon work on papers typically sell for $444–$990 (the middle half of 22 sold lots).
Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 74 | $935‡ | $6,240 | 82.4% | 2026-03-17 |
| Paintings | 2 | $2,262 | $3,000 | — | 2025-10-28 |
| Works on Paper | 27 | $840‡ | $5,750 | 92.6% | 2025-10-23 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $3,528 | $6,240 | — | 2022-01-27 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Peggy Bacon's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (74 lots) median $935 with 82.4% sell-through. Paintings (2 lots) median $2,262, record $3,000. A typical Peggy Bacon painting sells for around 2.4× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $3,528.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 52 | $523–$1,719‡ | $958‡ | $6,240 |
‡ 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) | 22 | $444–$990‡ | $780‡ | $5,750 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $6,240 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $5,750 |
| Prints & Editions | 2008 | $3,528 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $3,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $2,470 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $1,524 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Peggy Bacon worth?
Across 89 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peggy Bacon work is $935. The median Peggy Bacon print sells for $935 across 61 lots. The median Peggy Bacon work on paper sells for $840 across 25 lots. The median Peggy Bacon painting sells for $2,262 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Peggy Bacon prints typically sell for $523–$1,719 (the middle half of 52 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Peggy Bacon work on papers typically sell for $444–$990 (the middle half of 22 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Peggy Bacon print?
Based on 61 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Peggy Bacon print is $935. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Peggy Bacon's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Peggy Bacon print is $6,240.
What is the average price of a Peggy Bacon work on paper?
Based on 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Peggy Bacon work on paper is $840. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Peggy Bacon's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Peggy Bacon work on paper is $5,750.
What is the average price of a small Peggy Bacon print?
Based on 52 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Peggy Bacon print (small (under 50 cm)) is $958, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a small Peggy Bacon work on paper?
Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Peggy Bacon work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $780, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Peggy Bacon's auction record?
Peggy Bacon's auction record is $6,240, set in 2022.
See the full Peggy Bacon record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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