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# Balcomb Greene (1904–1990)

Balcomb Greene is an American artist with 47 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $2,160. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Balcomb Greene sold in 2023 for $4,128, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Balcomb Greene work worth?

Across 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Balcomb Greene work is $2,160.

The median Balcomb Greene painting sells for $2,259 across 30 lots.

The median Balcomb Greene work on paper sells for $1,375 across 3 lots.

Large (over 120 cm) Balcomb Greene paintings typically sell for $1,688–$3,438 (the middle half of 23 sold lots).

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 31 | $2,259 | $27,500 | 96.8% | 2024-05-04 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $1,375 | $2,400 | — | 2021-09-21 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $1,691–$4,016 | $1,945 | $27,500 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 23 | $1,688–$3,438 | $2,375 | $10,980 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2017 | $27,500 |
| Paintings | 2009 | $10,980 |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $2,400 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $1,375 |

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 Balcomb Greene worth?

Across 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Balcomb Greene work is $2,160. The median Balcomb Greene painting sells for $2,259 across 30 lots. The median Balcomb Greene work on paper sells for $1,375 across 3 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Balcomb Greene paintings typically sell for $1,688–$3,438 (the middle half of 23 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Balcomb Greene painting?

Based on 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Balcomb Greene painting is $2,259.

### What is Balcomb Greene's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Balcomb Greene painting is $27,500.

### What is the average price of a large Balcomb Greene painting?

Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Balcomb Greene painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $2,375, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Balcomb Greene's auction record?

Balcomb Greene's auction record is $27,500, set in 2017.

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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, “Balcomb Greene auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/balcomb-greene (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.