> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/phyllis-kapp · updated 2026-11-02

# Phyllis Kapp (b. 1930)

## What is Phyllis Kapp’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 11 auction results for Phyllis Kapp at 4 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,632 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,091–$1,664, n=6). The auction record is $2,816 for Joy (2026, Rago Arts). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joy, 1998 | Watercolor on paper | $2,816 | Rago Arts | Jun 2026 |
| 2 | Butterflies and Indian Maidens Rhapsody, 1987 | Acrylic on canvas | $1,664 | Santa Fe Art Auction | May 2025 |
| 3 | My Love Story, 2013 | Watercolor on paper | $1,664 | Santa Fe Art Auction | Mar 2026 |
| 4 | Creative Dance | Watercolor | $1,599 | Santa Fe Art Auction | Mar 2025 |
| 5 | Pecos Dream, 1983, 1983 | Watercolor | $922 | Santa Fe Art Auction | Mar 2025 |
| 6 | Untitled (Abstract Landscape), 1986 | Watercolor on paper | $676 | Santa Fe Art Auction | May 2025 |
| 7 | Phyllis Kapp (American, 20th Century) Santa Fe, New Mexico, 20th Century | Watercolor on paper | $294 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Mar 2007 |
| 8 | Phyllis Kapp (American, 20th Century) Santa Fe, New Mexico, 20th Century | Watercolor on paper | $59 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Jan 2010 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 7 | $922 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 7 | $922 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 11 results from 4 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Phyllis Kapp is an American artist with 16 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $1,111. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Phyllis Kapp sold in 2026 for $2,816, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Phyllis Kapp work worth?

Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Phyllis Kapp work is $1,111.

The median Phyllis Kapp work on paper sells for $788 across 6 lots.

The median Phyllis Kapp painting sells for $1,664 across 1 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1 | $1,664 | $1,664 | — | 2025-05-08 |
| Works on Paper | 11 | $788† | $2,816 | 54.5% | 2026-06-09 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $390–$1,473† | $788† | $2,816 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $2,816 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $1,664 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $1,664 |

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 Phyllis Kapp worth?

Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Phyllis Kapp work is $1,111. The median Phyllis Kapp work on paper sells for $788 across 6 lots. The median Phyllis Kapp painting sells for $1,664 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Phyllis Kapp work on paper?

Based on 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Phyllis Kapp work on paper is $788. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Phyllis Kapp's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Phyllis Kapp work on paper is $2,816.

### What is Phyllis Kapp's auction record?

Phyllis Kapp's auction record is $2,816, set in 2026.

---

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Phyllis Kapp auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/phyllis-kapp (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.