Joyce Pensato Pastels: Auction Prices

American · 1941–2019

ArtSell has recorded 4 auction results for Joyce Pensato pastels between 2016 and 2026, of which 3 sold (75% sell-through). Prices realised range from $23,760 to $76,200, with a median of $35,000 across 3 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). The highest recorded price is $76,200 for “Smackdown! Lisa” at Phillips in 2023.

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1. 
   Mickey’s Rain (diptych), 1993

   Pastel · Paper

   22½ h x 30¾ w in (57 x 78 cm)

   Rago Auctions · Jan 28, 2026 · Lot 167
   $23,760≈ £17,234≈ €19,843Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
2. 
   Smackdown! Lisa, 2018

   Pastel · Paper

   installed 107 x 91 3/4 in. (271.8 x 233 cm)

   Phillips · May 16, 2023 · Lot 430
   $76,200≈ £60,882≈ €70,030Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $50,000–70,000View at Phillips ↗
3. 
   What's the Point, 2011

   Pastel · Paper

   22¾ h x 18 w in (58 x 46 cm)

   Rago Auctions · May 24, 2022 · Lot 168
   $35,000≈ £27,998≈ €32,649Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
4. 
   Donald as a Crossdresser, 1999

   Pastel · Paper

   120 x 169 in. (304.8 x 429.3 cm)

   Phillips · Feb 29, 2016 · Lot 136
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $30,000–50,000View at Phillips ↗

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