Irving Petlin Pastels: Auction Prices

American · 1934–2018

ArtSell has recorded 4 auction results for Irving Petlin pastels between 2021 and 2026, of which 4 sold (100% sell-through). Prices realised range from $1,000 to $6,350, with a median of $3,812 across 4 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). The highest recorded price is $6,350 for “The Family” at Wright in 2025.

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1. 
   Fugue no. 12, 2010

   Pastel · Paper

   71x89 cm

   Piguet Hôtel des Ventes · Sep 23, 2026 · Lot 2330
   CHF 3,600≈ $4,375≈ £3,295≈ €3,834HammerSign up free to seeEst. CHF 600–800View at Piguet Hôtel des Ventes ↗
2. 
   The Family, 1983

   Pastel · Paper

   41¼ h x 29¼ w in (105 x 74 cm)

   Wright · Dec 11, 2025 · Lot 159
   $6,350≈ £4,744≈ €5,421Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Wright ↗
3. 
   Burning Boat, 1983

   Pastel · Paper

   30½ h x 40½ w in (77 x 103 cm)

   Rago Auctions · Sep 29, 2022 · Lot 205
   $3,250≈ £2,996≈ €3,348Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
4. 
   Untitled, 1972

   Pastel · Paper

   18 h x 19 w in (46 x 48 cm)

   Rago Auctions · Mar 11, 2021 · Lot 191
   $1,000≈ £716≈ €835Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗

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