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# Ayn Rand (1905–1982)

Ayn Rand is a Russian/American artist with 20 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $1,125. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Ayn Rand sold in 2025 for $25,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ayn Rand work worth?

Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ayn Rand work is $1,125.

The median Ayn Rand work on paper sells for $1,042 across 4 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 4 | $1,042 | $1,500 | — | 2017-11-14 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $1,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $1,125 |

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 Ayn Rand worth?

Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ayn Rand work is $1,125. The median Ayn Rand work on paper sells for $1,042 across 4 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Ayn Rand's auction record?

Ayn Rand's auction record is $25,000, set in 2025.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Ayn Rand auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ayn-rand (updated 2026-11-01).

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.