Ad Reinhardt (1913–1967)
Ad Reinhardt is an American artist with 147 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $6,985. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Ad Reinhardt sold in 2025 for $1,143,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Ad Reinhardt on OpeningBid →What is a Ad Reinhardt work worth?
Across 111 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ad Reinhardt work is $6,985.
The median Ad Reinhardt print sells for $1,430 across 59 lots.
The median Ad Reinhardt painting sells for $338,500 across 37 lots.
The median Ad Reinhardt work on paper sells for $56,250 across 9 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Ad Reinhardt prints typically sell for $725–$1,405 (the middle half of 32 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Ad Reinhardt prints typically sell for $2,219–$7,011 (the middle half of 26 sold lots).
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 68 | $1,430†‡ | $69,300 | 86.8% | 2026-09-10 |
| Paintings | 40 | $338,500 | $3.6M | 92.5% | 2025-11-19 |
| Works on Paper | 10 | $56,250 | $226,800 | 90% | 2023-05-16 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 35 | $630,000 | $3.6M | — | 2025-11-19 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Ad Reinhardt's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (68 lots) median $1,430 with 86.8% sell-through. Paintings (40 lots) median $338,500, record $3,569,000. A typical Ad Reinhardt painting sells for around 237× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 35 lots) the median is $630,000.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 32 | $725–$1,405†‡ | $887†‡ | $3,612 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 26 | $2,219–$7,011†‡ | $3,425†‡ | $69,300 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $50,400–$277,200 | $165,100 | $314,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 22 | $197,158–$1.2M | $445,500 | $3.2M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $335,513–$1.9M | $1.1M | $3.6M |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $12,900–$63,712 | $20,925 | $226,800 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $3.6M |
| Paintings | 2023 | $3.2M |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $226,800 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $157,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $69,300 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $23,750 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Ad Reinhardt worth?
Across 111 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ad Reinhardt work is $6,985. The median Ad Reinhardt print sells for $1,430 across 59 lots. The median Ad Reinhardt painting sells for $338,500 across 37 lots. The median Ad Reinhardt work on paper sells for $56,250 across 9 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Ad Reinhardt prints typically sell for $725–$1,405 (the middle half of 32 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Ad Reinhardt prints typically sell for $2,219–$7,011 (the middle half of 26 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Ad Reinhardt print?
Based on 59 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ad Reinhardt print is $1,430. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Ad Reinhardt's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ad Reinhardt print is $69,300.
What is the average price of a Ad Reinhardt painting?
Based on 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ad Reinhardt painting is $338,500.
What is Ad Reinhardt's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ad Reinhardt painting is $3,569,000.
What is the average price of a small Ad Reinhardt print?
Based on 32 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Ad Reinhardt print (small (under 50 cm)) is $887, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a medium Ad Reinhardt print?
Based on 26 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Ad Reinhardt print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,425, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Ad Reinhardt's auction record?
Ad Reinhardt's auction record is $3,569,000, set in 2023.
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