Geoffrey Holder (1930–2014)
What is Geoffrey Holder’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 17 auction results for Geoffrey Holder at 9 houses since 2015. Over the last 24 months the median price was $12,908 including buyer’s premium (middle half $6,128–$23,652, n=8). The auction record is $120,650 for Carmen (2026, Swann Auction Galleries). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carmen, 1960 | Oil on masonite | $120,650 | Swann Auction Galleries | Apr 2026 |
| 2 | Bitching, 1993 | Oil on canvas board, in artist's frame | $47,167 | Sotheby's | Jun 2026 |
| 3 | Reclining Figure (with 'Portrait of a woman' on the reverse), 1949 | Oil on canvas | $15,813 | Roseberys London | Mar 2026 |
| 4 | Untitled (Portrait of Earle Hyman), 2014 | Oil on board | $13,750 | Swann Auction Galleries | Apr 2025 |
| 5 | Untitled (Woman in a Yellow Dress), 1952 | Oil on Masonite board | $12,065 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 2026 |
| 6 | Mother and Child, 1967 | Oil on masonite | $11,250 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jun 2020 |
| 7 | Untitled (Seated Nude), 2014 | Oil on cotton canvas | $8,125 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 2018 |
| 8 | Portrait of a West Indies woman, 1952 | Oil on board | $7,620 | John Moran Auctioneers | Sep 2025 |
| 9 | Male torso, circa 1980s | Pencil on verso | $3,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Aug 2024 |
| 10 | Figure with raised arm, circa 1980s | Pencil on verso | $2,250 | Swann Auction Galleries | Aug 2022 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 8 | $12,908 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 7 | $12,065 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 17 results from 9 houses · How we compute these figures
Geoffrey Holder is an American artist with 17 auction lots recorded since 2015, median price $7,620. 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 Geoffrey Holder sold in 2026 for $12,065, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Geoffrey Holder on OpeningBid →What is a Geoffrey Holder work worth?
Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Geoffrey Holder work is $7,620.
The median Geoffrey Holder painting sells for $12,908 across 8 lots.
The median Geoffrey Holder work on paper sells for $650 across 3 lots.
The median Geoffrey Holder photograph sells for $2,625 across 2 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 | 1 | $1,280 | $1,280 | — | 2026-04-13 |
| Paintings | 8 | $12,908 | $120,650 | — | 2026-10-01 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $650†‡ | $1,300† | — | 2019-10-18 |
| Photography | 2 | $2,625 | $3,000 | — | 2024-08-22 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Geoffrey Holder's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $1,280. Paintings (8 lots) median $12,908, record $120,650. A typical Geoffrey Holder painting sells for around 10× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $11,454–$15,298 | $12,908 | $47,167 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $120,650 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $47,167 |
| Photography | 2024 | $3,000 |
| Photography | 2022 | $2,250 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $1,300† |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $1,280 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $650‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Geoffrey Holder worth?
Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Geoffrey Holder work is $7,620. The median Geoffrey Holder painting sells for $12,908 across 8 lots. The median Geoffrey Holder work on paper sells for $650 across 3 lots. The median Geoffrey Holder photograph sells for $2,625 across 2 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 Geoffrey Holder's auction record?
Geoffrey Holder's auction record is $120,650, set in 2026.
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