Doel Reed (1894–1985)
What is Doel Reed’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 70 auction results for Doel Reed at 15 houses since 1992. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,353 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,146–$1,624, n=16). The auction record is $3,520 for Questa, New Mexico (2024, Santa Fe Art Auction). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Questa, New Mexico | Etching, aquatint, edition 15 of 25 | $3,520 | Santa Fe Art Auction | Nov 2024 |
| 2 | Picuris Pueblo Winter, 1954 | Aquatint | $2,875 | Toomey & Co. | Oct 2021 |
| 3 | The Gorge at Pilar, 1978, 1978 | Aquatint on paper, edition 18 of 35 | $2,337 | Santa Fe Art Auction | Mar 2025 |
| 4 | Figure in a Landscape, 1953 | Aquatint | $2,300 | Swann Auction Galleries | May 1999 |
| 5 | Summer Morning, 1945 | Aquatint | $2,185 | Swann Auction Galleries | May 2000 |
| 6 | Summer Morning, 1945 | Etching and aquatint on paper | $2,115 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Sep 2006 |
| 7 | Nude, 1945 | Aquatint | $2,070 | Wright | May 2001 |
| 8 | Cañoncito, 1967 | Etching, aquatint, edition 18 of 25 | $2,048 | Santa Fe Art Auction | Mar 2026 |
| 9 | What of This Day?, 1940 | Aquatint | $2,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Sep 2004 |
| 10 | Figure with Landscape, 1953 | Aquatint and etching | $1,955 | Swann Auction Galleries | Sep 2000 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Prints | 56 | $1,176 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 52 | $1,105 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 70 results from 15 houses · How we compute these figures
Doel Reed is an American artist with 81 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $1,176. 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 Doel Reed sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $1,200 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Doel Reed on OpeningBid →What is a Doel Reed work worth?
Across 67 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Doel Reed work is $1,176.
The median Doel Reed print sells for $1,100 across 55 lots.
The median Doel Reed work on paper sells for $2,300 across 1 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Doel Reed prints typically sell for $779–$1,376 (the middle half of 48 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 | 59 | $1,100†‡ | $2,875 | 93.2% | 2026-05-21 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $2,300† | $2,300† | — | 2025-02-02 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $2,337† | $3,520 | — | 2025-03-12 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 48 | $779–$1,376†‡ | $1,032†‡ | $2,875 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $2,875 |
| Prints & Editions | 1999 | $2,300 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $2,300† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Doel Reed worth?
Across 67 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Doel Reed work is $1,176. The median Doel Reed print sells for $1,100 across 55 lots. The median Doel Reed work on paper sells for $2,300 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Doel Reed prints typically sell for $779–$1,376 (the middle half of 48 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 Doel Reed print?
Based on 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Doel Reed print is $1,100. 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 Doel Reed's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Doel Reed print is $2,875.
What is the average price of a small Doel Reed print?
Based on 48 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Doel Reed print (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,032, 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 Doel Reed's auction record?
Doel Reed's auction record is $3,520, set in 2024.
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