> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/aalto · updated 2026-11-02

# Ad Reinhardt (1958–1975)

## What is Ad Reinhardt’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 2,627 auction results for Ad Reinhardt at 4 houses since 2000. Over the last 24 months the median price was $889 including buyer’s premium (middle half $508–$1,684, n=235). The auction record is $96,000 for Bibliotheque from the Maison du Mexique (2005, Wright). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bibliotheque from the Maison du Mexique, 1952 | Aluminum | $96,000 | Wright | May 2005 |
| 2 | Standard chairs, 1952 | Enamel | $66,000 | Wright | Sep 2005 |
| 3 | coffee table for the Joseph Block residence at 1325 N. Astor, 1948 | Silver | $66,000 | Wright | May 2005 |
| 4 | executive desk, 1945 | Walnut | $54,000 | Wright | May 2005 |
| 5 | Bench, 2003 | Aluminum | $52,800 | Wright | Dec 2007 |
| 6 | cabinet for the Mr. & Mrs. Harvey Kaplan residence at 1325 N. Astor, 1955 | Cabinet | $43,200 | Wright | May 2005 |
| 7 | Guan Yin Goddess of Mercy, Ming Dynasty | Sculpture | $37,500 | Wright | Jul 2017 |
| 8 | The only photograph of Neil Armstrong on the Moon (large format), Buzz Aldrin [Apollo 11], 16-24 July 1969, 1969 | Hand coloring | $35,000 | Wright | Oct 2022 |
| 9 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1937 | Painting | $35,000 | Wright | Mar 2005 |
| 10 | console, model #1109, 1951 | Walnut | $34,800 | Wright | Dec 2006 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 46 | $2,140 |
| Sculpture | 113 | $1,063 |
| Other | 1,713 | $699 |
| Works on paper | 220 | $630 |
| Photographs | 333 | $625 |
| Prints | 202 | $368 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 132 | $2,106 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 372 | $816 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 861 | $688 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 2,627 results from 4 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Ad Reinhardt is a Spanish artist with 3,284 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $660.

A work by Ad Reinhardt sold in 2026 for $7,040, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ad Reinhardt work worth?

Across 2,627 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ad Reinhardt work is $660.

The median Ad Reinhardt print sells for $540 across 757 lots.

The median Ad Reinhardt photograph sells for $625 across 386 lots.

The median Ad Reinhardt sculpture sells for $1,692 across 116 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Ad Reinhardt photographs typically sell for $375–$1,125 (the middle half of 322 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Ad Reinhardt prints typically sell for $126–$642 (the middle half of 128 sold lots).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 935 | $540 | $17,780 | 81% | 2026-04-14 |
| Paintings | 33 | $800 | $35,000 | 60.6% | 2025-11-18 |
| Works on Paper | 30 | $528 | $7,800 | 76.7% | 2025-10-30 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 179 | $1,692 | $96,000 | 64.8% | 2026-04-14 |
| Photography | 429 | $625 | $35,000 | 90% | 2026-04-14 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 137 | $9,000 | $96,000 | — | 2026-04-14 |

Ad Reinhardt's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (935 lots) median $540 with 81% sell-through. Paintings (33 lots) median $800, record $35,000. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 137 lots) the median is $9,000.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 81 | $219–$1,270 | $572 | $4,410 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 128 | $126–$642 | $314 | $6,250 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $338–$786 | $504 | $1,980 |

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $240–$2,113 | $330 | $7,800 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $315–$889 | $528 | $4,032 |

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 59 | $672–$2,625 | $1,250 | $21,600 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 32 | $1,030–$4,684 | $2,946 | $37,500 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 21 | $2,400–$6,000 | $2,950 | $96,000 |

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 322 | $375–$1,125 | $625 | $35,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $595–$1,562 | $832 | $3,500 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2005 | $96,000 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2007 | $52,800 |
| Paintings | 2005 | $35,000 |
| Photography | 2022 | $35,000 |
| Photography | 2022 | $22,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $17,780 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $17,500 |
| Paintings | 2005 | $12,000 |

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Ad Reinhardt worth?

Across 2,627 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ad Reinhardt work is $660. The median Ad Reinhardt print sells for $540 across 757 lots. The median Ad Reinhardt photograph sells for $625 across 386 lots. The median Ad Reinhardt sculpture sells for $1,692 across 116 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Ad Reinhardt photographs typically sell for $375–$1,125 (the middle half of 322 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Ad Reinhardt prints typically sell for $126–$642 (the middle half of 128 sold lots).

### What is the average price of a Ad Reinhardt print?

Based on 757 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ad Reinhardt print is $540.

### What is Ad Reinhardt's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ad Reinhardt print is $17,780.

### What is the average price of a Ad Reinhardt photograph?

Based on 386 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ad Reinhardt photograph is $625.

### What is Ad Reinhardt's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ad Reinhardt photograph is $35,000.

### What is the average price of a Ad Reinhardt sculpture?

Based on 116 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ad Reinhardt sculpture is $1,692.

### What is Ad Reinhardt's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ad Reinhardt sculpture is $96,000.

### What is the average price of a small Ad Reinhardt photograph?

Based on 322 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Ad Reinhardt photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $625, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a medium Ad Reinhardt print?

Based on 128 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Ad Reinhardt print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $314, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Ad Reinhardt's auction record?

Ad Reinhardt's auction record is $96,000, set in 2005.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.