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# Squeak Carnwath (b. 1947)

## What is Squeak Carnwath’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 36 auction results for Squeak Carnwath at 13 houses since 2002. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,432 including buyer’s premium (middle half $840–$11,448, n=7). The auction record is $15,000 for Not Fact (2023, Clars Auction Gallery). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Not Fact, 1996 | Oil and alkyd on canvas | $15,000 | Clars Auction Gallery | Jun 2023 |
| 2 | Relative, 1947 | Painting | $14,025 | Bonhams | Jun 2025 |
| 3 | "Happy Again," 2003, 2003 | Tapestry | $13,970 | John Moran Auctioneers | Sep 2026 |
| 4 | Halves not Halves, 1947 | Painting | $10,075 | Bonhams | Jun 2020 |
| 5 | Grace, 1947 | Painting | $10,000 | Bonhams | Oct 2013 |
| 6 | Four One One | Oil and alkyd on canvas, unframed | $9,375 | Sotheby's | Sep 2007 |
| 7 | Blue Stuff, 1947 | Painting | $8,925 | Bonhams | Sep 2025 |
| 8 | Innocence, 1988 | Painting | $8,750 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Mar 2017 |
| 9 | Only Good, 1947 | Painting | $8,125 | Bonhams | Oct 2013 |
| 10 | HAVE SEEN, 1999 | Oil and alkyd on canvas | $4,032 | Christie's | Jun 2010 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 18 | $3,391 |
| Prints | 13 | $701 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $8,750 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 14 | $1,551 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $637 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 36 results from 13 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Squeak Carnwath is an American artist with 51 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $1,810. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Squeak Carnwath sold in 2026 for $13,970, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Squeak Carnwath work worth?

Across 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Squeak Carnwath work is $1,810.

The median Squeak Carnwath painting sells for $2,750 across 17 lots.

The median Squeak Carnwath print sells for $637 across 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 13 | $637† | $1,700 | 92.3% | 2026-06-12 |
| Paintings | 19 | $2,750 | $15,000 | 89.5% | 2025-09-18 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Squeak Carnwath's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (13 lots) median $637 with 92.3% sell-through. Paintings (19 lots) median $2,750, record $15,000. A typical Squeak Carnwath painting sells for around 4.3× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $375–$1,366† | $812† | $1,700 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $2,078–$2,604 | $2,167 | $8,925 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $4,032–$10,075 | $8,750 | $15,000 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $15,000 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $14,025 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $1,700 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $1,402 |

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 Squeak Carnwath worth?

Across 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Squeak Carnwath work is $1,810. The median Squeak Carnwath painting sells for $2,750 across 17 lots. The median Squeak Carnwath print sells for $637 across 12 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Squeak Carnwath painting?

Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Squeak Carnwath painting is $2,750.

### What is Squeak Carnwath's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Squeak Carnwath painting is $15,000.

### What is the average price of a Squeak Carnwath print?

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Squeak Carnwath print is $637. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Squeak Carnwath's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Squeak Carnwath print is $1,700.

### What is Squeak Carnwath's auction record?

Squeak Carnwath's auction record is $15,000, set in 2023.

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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, “Squeak Carnwath auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/squeak-carnwath (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.