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# Alan Reynolds (1947–2014)

## What is Alan Reynolds’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 193 auction results for Alan Reynolds at 19 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,256 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,510–$8,274, n=24). The auction record is $125,130 for Summer Legend (2019, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Summer Legend, 1955 | Oil paint | $125,130 | Christie's | Jun 2019 |
| 2 | Sunrise, 1956 | Oil paint | $113,113 | Sotheby's | Jun 2025 |
| 3 | Marine Structure, 1926 | Oil paint | $86,934 | Christie's | Nov 2007 |
| 4 | Structure - Yellow, Black, and Rust - September, 1926 | Oil paint | $69,557 | Christie's | Feb 2016 |
| 5 | JANUARY LANDSCAPE | Oil on board | $56,632 | Sotheby's | Nov 2019 |
| 6 | Wet Autumn Evening | Oil on board | $45,130 | Sotheby's | Jul 2007 |
| 7 | The Edge of the Field, 1926 | Painting | $44,518 | Bonhams | Jun 2015 |
| 8 | Small Structure - October 1965 | — | $43,910 | Sotheby's | Jul 2007 |
| 9 | Small Fenscape, 1953 | Oil on board | $43,475 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | May 2007 |
| 10 | Winter Saga, 1926 | Oil paint | $40,297 | Christie's | Nov 2007 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 48 | $20,629 |
| Works on paper | 67 | $5,658 |
| Other | 46 | $5,291 |
| Prints | 10 | $584 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $10,576 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 56 | $9,980 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 96 | $4,346 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 193 results from 19 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Alan Reynolds is a Canadian artist with 218 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $6,094. 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 Alan Reynolds sold in 2026 for $7,206, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**4 Alan Reynolds works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Alan Reynolds work worth?

Across 188 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alan Reynolds work is $6,094.

The median Alan Reynolds work on paper sells for $4,269 across 76 lots.

The median Alan Reynolds painting sells for $18,228 across 53 lots.

The median Alan Reynolds print sells for $482 across 17 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Alan Reynolds work on papers typically sell for $2,230–$6,611 (the middle half of 53 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Alan Reynolds paintings typically sell for $5,089–$21,318 (the middle half of 27 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 | 19 | $482† | $2,387 | 89.5% | 2026-02-18 |
| Paintings | 57 | $18,228†‡ | $125,130 | 93% | 2025-06-17 |
| Works on Paper | 78 | $4,269†‡ | $32,187 | 97.4% | 2026-07-15 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 17 | $6,094 | $12,811 | — | 2026-10-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 10 | $50,881 | $125,130 | — | 2025-06-17 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Alan Reynolds's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (19 lots) median $482 with 89.5% sell-through. Paintings (57 lots) median $18,228, record $125,130. A typical Alan Reynolds painting sells for around 38× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 10 lots) the median is $50,881.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $315–$1,204† | $589† | $2,387 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $287–$1,362 | $671 | $1,571 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 27 | $5,089–$21,318† | $10,681† | $37,966 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 24 | $14,880–$35,142‡ | $21,419‡ | $125,130 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 53 | $2,230–$6,611†‡ | $3,978†‡ | $20,785 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 18 | $4,996–$11,652 | $9,334 | $32,187 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $5,358–$7,484 | $6,178 | $8,793 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $5,514–$8,005 | $5,963 | $12,811 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2019 | $125,130 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $113,113 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $32,187 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $30,478 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2007 | $12,811 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $8,925 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $2,387 |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $1,571 |

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 Alan Reynolds worth?

Across 188 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alan Reynolds work is $6,094. The median Alan Reynolds work on paper sells for $4,269 across 76 lots. The median Alan Reynolds painting sells for $18,228 across 53 lots. The median Alan Reynolds print sells for $482 across 17 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Alan Reynolds work on papers typically sell for $2,230–$6,611 (the middle half of 53 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Alan Reynolds paintings typically sell for $5,089–$21,318 (the middle half of 27 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 Alan Reynolds work on paper?

Based on 76 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alan Reynolds work on paper is $4,269. 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 Alan Reynolds's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Alan Reynolds work on paper is $32,187.

### What is the average price of a Alan Reynolds painting?

Based on 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alan Reynolds painting is $18,228. 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 Alan Reynolds's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Alan Reynolds painting is $125,130.

### What is the average price of a Alan Reynolds print?

Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alan Reynolds print is $482. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Alan Reynolds's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Alan Reynolds print is $2,387.

### What is the average price of a small Alan Reynolds work on paper?

Based on 53 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Alan Reynolds work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,978, 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 small Alan Reynolds painting?

Based on 27 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Alan Reynolds painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $10,681, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Alan Reynolds's auction record?

Alan Reynolds's auction record is $125,130, set in 2019.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Alan Reynolds auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/alan-reynolds (updated 2026-11-03).

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.