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# Tonita Pena (1895–1949)

Tonita Pena is a Native American artist with 21 auction lots recorded since 1988, median price $770.

A work by Tonita Pena sold in 2011 for $3,318, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Tonita Pena work worth?

Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tonita Pena work is $770.

The median Tonita Pena painting sells for $1,430 across 10 lots.

The median Tonita Pena work on paper sells for $715 across 7 lots.

The median Tonita Pena print sells for $1,380 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $1,380 | $1,380 | — | 1998-10-03 |
| Paintings | 10 | $1,430 | $3,081 | — | 2011-09-24 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $715 | $3,318 | — | 2011-09-24 |

Tonita Pena's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $1,380. Paintings (10 lots) median $1,430, record $3,081.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $316–$2,090 | $880 | $3,081 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $386–$798 | $592 | $880 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $3,318 |
| Paintings | 2011 | $3,081 |
| Paintings | 1995 | $2,875 |
| Prints & Editions | 1998 | $1,380 |
| Works on Paper | 1993 | $880 |

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 Tonita Pena worth?

Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tonita Pena work is $770. The median Tonita Pena painting sells for $1,430 across 10 lots. The median Tonita Pena work on paper sells for $715 across 7 lots. The median Tonita Pena print sells for $1,380 across 1 lots.

### What is Tonita Pena's auction record?

Tonita Pena's auction record is $3,318, set in 2011.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Tonita Pena auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/tonita-pena (updated 2026-11-01).

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.