What is a Joseph Stella work on paper worth?
1877–1946 · Price guide from past auction results
Half of the 62 works by Joseph Stella with a published auction price sold between $813Sign up free to see and $4,949Sign up free to see, and the median is $2,162Sign up free to see. For works on paper alone, the median is $2,064Sign up free to see across 37 sales. In the last five years the median was $2,048Sign up free to see across 30 sales. These are past auction results, not a valuation: medium, size, condition and provenance all change what a particular work brings.
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Joseph Stella prices by medium
- Auction results
- 76
- Sold rate
- 82%
- Active at auction
- 2003–2026
- Median price
- $2.2kSign up free to see
- Record price
- $21.2kSign up free to see In the Garden of Eden, Wright, Nov 2003
| Medium | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 37 | $756–$4.1kSign up free to see | $2.1kSign up free to see |
| Paintings | 18 | $1.8k–$8.6kSign up free to see | $3.4kSign up free to see |
Top auction houses: Bonhams (25), Rago Auctions (12), Wright (12)
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Typical range is the middle half of priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). Past auction results, not a valuation.
Prices by size
| Size (longest side) | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small (under 30 cm) | 23 | $622–$2.1kSign up free to see | $1.4kSign up free to see |
| Mid-size (30–75 cm) | 25 | $2.4k–$8.9kSign up free to see | $4.8kSign up free to see |
Recent Joseph Stella sales
- The Spring Bonnet, oil on canvas — $5,760Sign up free to see, Bonhams, Apr 23, 2026
- Vase Blanc, oil on linen — $5,715Sign up free to see, Toomey & Co., Feb 27, 2026
- Flowers with Vase, graphite and colored pencil on paper — $2,032Sign up free to see, Toomey & Co., Feb 27, 2026
- White Gladiolus, silverpoint and crayon on paper — $4,445Sign up free to see, Rago Auctions, Nov 20, 2025
- Floral Still Life, silverpoint, colored pencil and graphite on paper — $3,584Sign up free to see, Bonhams, Nov 18, 2025
- The Napping Woman, oil on canvas — $2,540Sign up free to see, Rago Auctions, May 22, 2025
- Trees, a Study, collector's stamp lower right, silverpoint on paper — $600Sign up free to see, Brunk Auctions, Feb 19, 2025
- Classical Profile, collector's stamp lower right, pencil and colored pencil on paper — $500Sign up free to see, Brunk Auctions, Feb 19, 2025
Questions about Joseph Stella prices
What is a Joseph Stella work on paper worth?
Based on 62 priced auction sales recorded by ArtSell, works by Joseph Stella have sold for a median of $2,162, and half of them sold between $813 and $4,949. For works on paper alone the median is $2,064 (37 sales). Medium, size, condition, subject and provenance all affect the price of a particular work; these are past auction results, not a valuation.
What is the most expensive work by Joseph Stella sold at auction?
The highest price in ArtSell’s records is $21,240 for “In the Garden of Eden” at Wright in November 2003.
Which Joseph Stella medium sells for the most?
By median price, paintings lead with $3,395 (18 sales).
How often do Joseph Stella works sell at auction?
82% of the 76 lots recorded between 2003 and 2026 sold.
How can I sell a Joseph Stella work on paper?
Request a free auction estimate on ArtSell: send photos and details, and our specialists will reply with an estimate. There is no obligation.
ArtSell has recorded 76 auction results for Joseph Stella between 2003 and 2026, and 62 of them sold (82%).
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