Joseph Pennell (1857–1926)
Joseph Pennell is an American artist with 158 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $750. 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 Joseph Pennell sold in 2022 for $975, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 109 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Joseph Pennell work is $750.
The median Joseph Pennell print sells for $690 across 88 lots.
The median Joseph Pennell work on paper sells for $2,590 across 20 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Joseph Pennell prints typically sell for $434–$1,179 (the middle half of 62 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 | 99 | $690†‡ | $4,080 | 88.9% | 2026-01-27 |
| Works on Paper | 21 | $2,590 | $7,000 | 95.2% | 2021-06-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $4,165 | $7,000 | — | 2021-06-30 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 62 | $434–$1,179†‡ | $747†‡ | $4,080 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $366–$853 | $433 | $1,840 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 13 | $2,880–$4,000 | $3,500 | $7,000 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $7,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $4,750 |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $4,080 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $3,750 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Joseph Pennell worth?
Across 109 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Joseph Pennell work is $750. The median Joseph Pennell print sells for $690 across 88 lots. The median Joseph Pennell work on paper sells for $2,590 across 20 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Joseph Pennell prints typically sell for $434–$1,179 (the middle half of 62 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 Joseph Pennell print?
Based on 88 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Joseph Pennell print is $690. 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 Joseph Pennell's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Joseph Pennell print is $4,080.
What is the average price of a Joseph Pennell work on paper?
Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Joseph Pennell work on paper is $2,590.
What is Joseph Pennell's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Joseph Pennell work on paper is $7,000.
What is the average price of a small Joseph Pennell print?
Based on 62 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Joseph Pennell print (small (under 50 cm)) is $747, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 small Joseph Pennell work on paper?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Joseph Pennell work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Joseph Pennell's auction record?
Joseph Pennell's auction record is $7,000, set in 2016.
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