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# Peggy Bacon (1895–1987)

## What is Peggy Bacon’s work worth? {#value}

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.

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

| # | 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 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | 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 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 21 | $960 |
| Prints | 56 | $938 |

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

| 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](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Peggy Bacon is an American artist with 117 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.

## 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).

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 | 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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). 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 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.

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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, “Peggy Bacon auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/peggy-bacon (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.