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# 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.

**5 Joseph Pennell works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Joseph Pennell work 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.

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

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Joseph Pennell auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/pennell-joseph (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.