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# Gertrude Stein (1874–1946)

Gertrude Stein is an American artist with 24 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $431.

A work by Gertrude Stein sold in 2025 for $687, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Gertrude Stein work worth?

Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gertrude Stein work is $431.

The median Gertrude Stein print sells for $312 across 4 lots.

The median Gertrude Stein photograph sells for $2,859 across 2 lots.

The median Gertrude Stein work on paper sells for $3,468 across 2 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 4 | $312 | $5,351 | — | 2024-05-23 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $3,468 | $6,500 | — | 2025-05-15 |
| Photography | 2 | $2,859 | $5,500 | — | 2025-05-15 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $6,500 |
| Photography | 2025 | $5,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $5,351 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $437 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $343 |
| Photography | 2021 | $218 |

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 Gertrude Stein worth?

Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gertrude Stein work is $431. The median Gertrude Stein print sells for $312 across 4 lots. The median Gertrude Stein photograph sells for $2,859 across 2 lots. The median Gertrude Stein work on paper sells for $3,468 across 2 lots.

### What is Gertrude Stein's auction record?

Gertrude Stein's auction record is $6,500, set in 2025.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.