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# Earl Biss (1947–1998)

## What is Earl Biss’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 69 auction results for Earl Biss at 11 houses since 2020. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,445 including buyer’s premium (middle half $627–$26,569, n=22). The auction record is $78,650 for A Cold Wind on the Rainbow People (2026, Coeur d'Alene Art Auction). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A Cold Wind on the Rainbow People, 1988 | Oil on canvas | $78,650 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2026 |
| 2 | In Times of Change and Drastic Measures | Oil on canvas | $56,250 | Freeman's Hindman | Nov 2021 |
| 3 | A Stormy Afternoon in the High Country, 1991 | Oil on canvas | $51,425 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2024 |
| 4 | The Shield of Bright Wings in the Morning, 1991 | Oil on canvas | $48,400 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2026 |
| 5 | First Snow in the High Country, 1990 | Oil on canvas | $45,375 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2021 |
| 6 | Wandering Through Black Lodge, 1991 | Oil on canvas | $45,375 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2026 |
| 7 | End of the Trail #2 | Oil on canvas | $37,500 | Freeman's Hindman | Nov 2021 |
| 8 | Rain at Mid-Day, 1981 | Oil on canvas | $36,900 | Santa Fe Art Auction | Nov 2025 |
| 9 | A Medicine Dance to Call the Buffalo, 1978 | Oil on canvas | $27,225 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Nov 2024 |
| 10 | Warriors on the Sweet Grass | Oil on canvas | $27,225 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 17 | $27,225 |
| Prints | 25 | $671 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $16,335 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 30 | $796 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 69 results from 11 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Earl Biss is an American artist with 67 auction lots recorded since 2014, median price $1,722. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Earl Biss sold in 2026 for $48,400, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**2 Earl Biss works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Earl Biss work worth?

Across 60 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Earl Biss work is $1,722.

The median Earl Biss painting sells for $18,000 across 23 lots.

The median Earl Biss print sells for $576 across 22 lots.

The median Earl Biss work on paper sells for $800 across 1 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 | 22 | $576† | $1,968 | — | 2026-05-06 |
| Paintings | 27 | $18,000† | $78,650 | 85.2% | 2026-07-25 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $800† | $800† | — | 2022-04-23 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $53,838 | $78,650 | — | 2026-07-25 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Earl Biss's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (22 lots) median $576. Paintings (27 lots) median $18,000, record $78,650. A typical Earl Biss painting sells for around 31× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $53,838.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 19 | $392–$769† | $590† | $1,968 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $10,890–$45,375 | $36,300 | $48,400 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $8,875–$26,569† | $17,400† | $78,650 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $78,650 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $51,425 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $1,968 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $1,722 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $800† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Earl Biss worth?

Across 60 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Earl Biss work is $1,722. The median Earl Biss painting sells for $18,000 across 23 lots. The median Earl Biss print sells for $576 across 22 lots. The median Earl Biss work on paper sells for $800 across 1 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 Earl Biss painting?

Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Earl Biss painting is $18,000. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Earl Biss's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Earl Biss painting is $78,650.

### What is the average price of a Earl Biss print?

Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Earl Biss print is $576. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Earl Biss's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Earl Biss print is $1,968.

### What is the average price of a medium Earl Biss print?

Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Earl Biss print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $590, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a medium Earl Biss painting?

Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Earl Biss painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $17,400, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Earl Biss's auction record?

Earl Biss's auction record is $78,650, set in 2026.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Earl Biss auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/earl-biss-2 (updated 2026-11-02).

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.