work on paper

Paul Jenkins work on paper

Paul Jenkinspaperwork on paperUnited States

Market guide for Paul Jenkins work on paper, built from 1 supporting screener session and 10 selected comparable market records.

Market range
$300 - $4,600

Most likely $3,800 · Based on 10 comparable records.

Confidence
Medium confidence

About this item

Maker
Paul Jenkins
Period
1960-1989
Category
modern abstract art
Material
paper
Origin
United States
Evidence
Medium confidence

Sources & evidence

We analyze comparable sales from screener sessions and market records, then group them by shared object signals.

Verified comparable records only
Comparables
10
Auction sources
7
Records with images
2
Coverage
2007-2025

Market Examples

Comparable market evidence

Recent auction and sale records linked to this worth guide's object signals.

How we compare
Price range $300 - $4,600 7 sources
Median sold price $2,775 Midpoint of selected records
Evidence quality Useful 10 selected records
Primary attributes Wood: paperStyle: abstract expressionismType: work on paper
All sources 2007-2025 2 with images 10 records analyzed
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1

Antiques & Modern Auction Gallery

Jul 27, 2024

$300

PAUL JENKINS ABSTRACT WATERCOLOR ON PAPER

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2

Antiques & Modern Auction Gallery

Jul 27, 2024

$500

PAUL JENKINS ABSTRACT WATERCOLOR ON PAPER

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3

Swann Auction Galleries

Jun 7, 2007

$4,600

PAUL JENKINS Abstract Composition.

PAUL JENKINS Abstract Composition. Watercolor on heavy cream wove paper. 375x280 mm; 14 3/4x11 inches. Signed in ink, lower center.

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Sloans & Kenyon

Feb 10, 2008

$2,500

PAUL JENKINS (American, b. 1923). ABSTRACT COMPOSITION, signed lower right. Watercolor on paper.

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5

Swann Auction Galleries

May 22, 2018

$4,500

PAUL JENKINS Untitled.

PAUL JENKINS Untitled. Watercolor on paper, circa 1960. 374x278 mm; 14 3/4x10 7/8 inches. Signed in ink, lower center recto. Ex-collection private collection, New York.

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Gray's Auctioneers

Jul 31, 2012

$3,840

Paul Jenkins (b.1923) Phenomena Lower Left, Watercolor on paper,

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Bonhams

Mar 19, 2009

$1,952

Paul Jenkins (American, born 1923) Abstract 30 x 22in. (76.2 x 55.8cm.)

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8

Swann Auction Galleries

Jun 7, 2007

$3,800

PAUL JENKINS Abstract Composition.

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9

Sarasota Estate Auction

Jun 7, 2025

$1,500

Paul Jenkins (1923-2001) American, Signed Watercolor

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Block Auction House

Dec 15, 2018

$3,050

Paul Jenkins, Watercolor, 1979 "Phenomena Greek Fire"

Identification

Key object facts

Item Type
work on paper
Category
modern abstract art
Maker
Paul Jenkins
Style
abstract expressionism
Material
paper
Technique
watercolor-like wash / mixed media on paper
Origin
United States
Era
1960-1989
Motifs
organic form, chromatic gradient, non-objective abstraction
Recognition Recognition signals
  • Key identification signals include maker Paul Jenkins, form work on paper, material paper.
  • Abstract color-field work on paper with a large organic vertical form rendered in saturated rainbow-like washes; signed at lower right, likely reading Paul Jenkins.
  • This guide is currently supported by 12 comparable-market records in the strongest linked screener session.
Drivers Value drivers
  • Condition and completeness are material for work on paper.
  • Maker attribution matters because authenticated Paul Jenkins examples usually trade differently from unmarked lookalikes.
  • Paper examples should be checked for wear, repairs, restoration, and replacement parts.
Market Market context
  • The median selected comparable price for this cluster is about $2,775.
  • Correct maker attribution is important because verified Paul Jenkins examples usually trade differently from unattributed work on paper listings.
  • abstract expressionism style cues help separate this group from broader work on paper listings that often dilute market comps.
  • Paper condition, restoration, and finish quality can materially shift asking and sold prices.

Evidence

How this guide was assembled

  • This worth guide is based on 1 supporting screener session clustered into the same topic.
  • Observed value signals across supporting evidence span roughly $300 to $5,000.
  • Overall evidence quality for this cluster is currently medium confidence.
  • Comparable evidence is drawn from 7 auction sources in the selected evidence set.

Coverage

Source coverage and evidence quality

  • The current cluster is supported by 1 screener session that normalized into the same worth topic.
  • The strongest linked session for this cluster captured 12 comparable market records.
  • Selected comparables span 7 distinct auction sources.
  • Comparable dates on this page currently cover 2007-2025.

Questions

Frequently searched questions

What is a Paul Jenkins work on paper?

This page is a market guide for identifying a Paul Jenkins work on paper and understanding the main factors that influence collector demand and price.

What affects the value of a work on paper?

Condition, completeness, maker or pattern attribution, dimensions, age, rarity, and comparable-market evidence all affect value.

What is the typical market range for Paul Jenkins work on paper?

Current supporting screener evidence suggests a broad market range around $300 to $5,000, depending on condition and attribution.

Paul Jenkins Signed?

This guide uses clustered screener evidence to help answer searches like "Paul Jenkins signed" with identification notes, value drivers, and comparable-market context.

How much is Paul Jenkins work on paper worth?

Value depends on maker, exact type, age, condition, and comparable sales. This guide keeps only selected market examples that match the work on paper topic closely enough for public reference.

Intent

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