Joseph Pennell
American · 1857–1926 · Painter, Printmaker
Joseph Pennell was an American draftsman, etcher, lithographer, and illustrator for books and magazines. A prolific artist, he spent most of his working life in Europe, and… (Wikipedia)
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Record prices
The Cross of Gold, Cedar Street Building (Wuerth 497)Bonhams · $2,304≈ £1,704≈ €1,955Sign up to see
- THE BANK OF IRELAND (COLLEGE GREEN), DUBLINWhyte's · €1,050≈ $1,439≈ £909Sign up to see
- The Statue of LibertyBrunk Auctions · $1,300≈ £943≈ €1,118Sign up to see
Joseph Pennell’s highest prices recorded at auction, ranked in US dollars at each sale-date exchange rate and shown in the currency of the sale (with the buyer’s premium where the house publishes it).
ArtSell has recorded 63 auction results for Joseph Pennell between 2009 and 2026, of which 39 sold (62%). A further 44 lots were offered at auction without a published result. Recorded sale prices range from $63Sign up free to see to $2.3kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $2.3kSign up free to see for The Cross of Gold, Cedar Street Building (Wuerth 497) at Bonhams in February 2026. The most common medium is etchings (30 lots). Most results come from Rachel Davis Fine Arts (46), Toomey & Co. (16) and Concept Art Gallery (7).
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- $63≈ £47≈ €54Sign up free to see
- UntitledAfter the artist$150≈ £111≈ €127Sign up free to see
- $2,304≈ £1,704≈ €1,955Sign up free to see
- $325≈ £249≈ €300Sign up free to see
- The Bay, New York, 1922$1,161≈ £948≈ €1,097Sign up free to see
- $313≈ £263≈ €301Sign up free to see
- $325≈ £273≈ €312Sign up free to see
- On the Way to Bessemer, 1908$750≈ £630≈ €720Sign up free to see
- $325≈ £248≈ €298Sign up free to see
- $325≈ £248≈ €298Sign up free to see
Also offered, result not published (44)
Lots by Joseph Pennell that were offered at auction where the house did not publish whether they sold. Not counted in any statistics.
Joseph Pennell works on paper (4)Joseph Pennell prints (40)Joseph Pennell etchings (30)Joseph Pennell engravings (4)Joseph Pennell lithographs (4)
Joseph Pennell: quick facts
What is the highest price paid for a work by Joseph Pennell at auction?
$2,304Sign up free to see, for The Cross of Gold, Cedar Street Building (Wuerth 497) at Bonhams (February 2026) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.
What is a typical auction price for Joseph Pennell?
The median sale price is $282Sign up free to see across 39 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.
How many works by Joseph Pennell have sold at auction?
39 of 63 recorded lots sold between 2009 and 2026. 44 further lots were offered with no published result and are not counted.
Which auction houses sell Joseph Pennell?
Rachel Davis Fine Arts, Toomey & Co. and Concept Art Gallery account for the most recorded results. Rachel Davis Fine Arts · Toomey & Co. · Concept Art Gallery
About Joseph Pennell
Joseph Pennell was an American draftsman, etcher, lithographer, and illustrator for books and magazines. A prolific artist, he spent most of his working life in Europe, and developed an interest in landmarks, landscapes, and industrial scenes around the world. A student of James Lambdin and Thomas Eakins, he was later influenced by James McNeill Whistler. He was married to author Elizabeth Robins, with whom he often collaborated on articles and books. They both wrote about art criticism under their own names.
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