> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ethel-reed · updated 2026-11-02

# Ethel Reed (1876–1976)

## What is Ethel Reed’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 34 auction results for Ethel Reed at 5 houses since 1992. Over the last 24 months the median price was $407 including buyer’s premium (middle half $228–$765, n=6). The auction record is $2,500 for Arabella and Araminta Stories, Book and Poster (2022, Swann Auction Galleries). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.


**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arabella and Araminta Stories, Book and Poster, 1895 | Woodcut | $2,500 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jun 2022 |
| 2 | IS POLITE SOCIETY POLITE / AND OTHER ESSAYS BY / MRS. JULIA WARD HOWE, 1895 | Lithograph | $2,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Dec 2014 |
| 3 | THE HOUSE OF THE TREES AND OTHER POEMS, 1895 | Poster on paper | $1,875 | Swann Auction Galleries | Feb 2015 |
| 4 | Miss Traumerei, 1895 | Chromolithographie sur papier fort | $1,404 | Ader | Apr 2025 |
| 5 | IS POLITE SOCIETY POLITE / AND OTHER ESSAYS BY MRS. JULIA WARD HOWE, 1876 | Lithograph on imported handmade paper, red in color, and printed in olive, green and black | $1,125 | Swann Auction Galleries | Aug 2015 |
| 6 | IS POLITE SOCIETY POLITE / AND OTHER ESSAYS BY MRS. JULIA WARD HOWE, 1895 | Lithographed on imported handmade paper | $1,125 | Swann Auction Galleries | Aug 2015 |
| 7 | BEHIND THE ARRAS / BY BLISS CARMAN, 1895 | Poster on paper | $1,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Dec 2014 |
| 8 | Miss Träumerei, 1895 | Book advertisement | $960 | Swann Auction Galleries | Aug 2011 |
| 9 | Miss Träumerei, 1876 | Book advertisement poster | $960 | Swann Auction Galleries | Aug 2011 |
| 10 | FOLLY OR SAINTLINESS, 1895 | Heliotype | $900 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 2004 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Prints | 23 | $800 |
| Other | 7 | $625 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 20 | $758 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $484 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 34 results from 5 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Ethel Reed is an American artist with 39 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $715.

A work by Ethel Reed sold in 2025 for $1,404, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ethel Reed work worth?

Across 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ethel Reed work is $715.

The median Ethel Reed print sells for $715 across 33 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Ethel Reed prints typically sell for $508–$970 (the middle half of 20 sold lots).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 35 | $715 | $2,500 | 94.3% | 2025-04-03 |

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $362–$900 | $484 | $2,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 20 | $508–$970 | $758 | $2,000 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $2,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $2,000 |

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 Ethel Reed worth?

Across 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ethel Reed work is $715. The median Ethel Reed print sells for $715 across 33 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Ethel Reed prints typically sell for $508–$970 (the middle half of 20 sold lots).

### What is the average price of a Ethel Reed print?

Based on 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ethel Reed print is $715.

### What is Ethel Reed's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ethel Reed print is $2,500.

### What is the average price of a medium Ethel Reed print?

Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Ethel Reed print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $758, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a small Ethel Reed print?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Ethel Reed print (small (under 50 cm)) is $484, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Ethel Reed's auction record?

Ethel Reed's auction record is $2,500, set in 2022.

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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, “Ethel Reed auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ethel-reed (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.