1923–1999
Heller, Joseph. 1923-1999.
7results on record
100%sell-through
$1,250median result (USD, incl. premium; 100% observed, 0% estimated from hammer)
$3,283record in our coverage
Drawn from 7 recorded results (7 sold · 0 passed) across 2 auction houses, 2013–2026. What we cover
Median sold price by year typical estimate range median result USD, incl. premium; 100% observed, 0% estimated from hammer method · log scale
Where does a value land in this market?
The same figure also answers the seller's question: which house clears a work like this, and for how much — expected proceeds by house, from the sell-through the rest of this page is built on.
Every sold result for this market, low to high (log scale) — the dashed line is the median. Enter a value to see where it lands.
By medium where medium is recorded or stated in the catalog line
| Medium | Results | Sell-through | Median result (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| other | 5 | 100% | $1,658 |
Medium is recorded for 5 of 7 results (71%) — rows above cover that subset; the rest of the record is in the full ledger below.
Compared with Steinbeck, John. 1902-1968. Heller, Joseph. 1923-1999. Steinbeck, John. 1902-1968.
| Metric | Heller, Joseph. 1923-1999. | Steinbeck, John. 1902-1968. |
|---|---|---|
| Median result | $1,250 | $1,768 |
| Record price | $3,283 | $45,246 |
| Results on record | 7 | 268 |
| Years active at auction | 2013–2026 | 2009–2026 |
Related artists: Steinbeck, John. 1902-1968.Hemingway, Ernest. 1899-1961.Joyce, James. 1882-1941.Orwell, George. 1903-1950.
Where this artist sells best
| House | Results | Sell-through | Median | vs. estimate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonhams | 6 | 100% | $1,219 | 0.86× |
| Sotheby's | 1 | — | $3,283 | 1.33× |
The same artist across every house we cover — hammer-vs-estimate side by side. A dash in the estimate column can mean withheld rather than unpublished: the house publishes no hammer price, or its printed low is a starting bid rather than an appraisal. Method →
Prices realized 7 recorded lots — sold, passed, and upcoming — results in USD incl. premium; est. marks a premium estimated from the house's schedule
| Date | Lot | Medium | vs. estimate | Estimate USD | Result USD, incl. premium | House |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2026·06 | Catch-22. New York: Simon & Schuster, 1961. | $800–$1,200 | Bonhams | |||
| 2022·06 | Catch-22. New York: Simon & Schuster, 1961. | $1,000–$2,000 | Bonhams | |||
| 2017·11 | catch-22. new york: simon and schuster, 1961 | $1,576–$2,364 | Sotheby's | |||
| 2015·09 | Catch-22. New York: Simon & Schuster, 1961. | $800–$1,200 | Bonhams | |||
| 2015·03 | A group of 4 books: | $300–$500 | Bonhams | |||
| 2013·12 | Two Writing Handbooks From the Estate of Joseph Heller. | $500–$800 | Bonhams | |||
| 2013·10 | Catch-22. New York: Simon and Schuster, 1961. | $1,000–$1,500 | Bonhams | |||
Realized prices are sold by the record: 50 for $19, non-expiring. Reading them at volume is what Starter is for.