> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/joseph-binder · updated 2026-11-03

# Joseph Binder (1805–1863)

## What is Joseph Binder’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 82 auction results for Joseph Binder at 9 houses since 1995. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,403 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,038–$1,920, n=6). The auction record is $8,750 for NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR / THE WORLD OF TOMORROW (2021, Swann Auction Galleries). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.


**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR / THE WORLD OF TOMORROW, 1939 | Lithograph | $8,750 | Swann Auction Galleries | Nov 2021 |
| 2 | NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR, 1939 | Posters on paper | $5,720 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 2017 |
| 3 | DARTMOUTH WINTER CARNIVAL / JANTZEN, 1950 | Poster | $5,280 | Swann Auction Galleries | Feb 2012 |
| 4 | New York World's Fair, 1939 | Poster, unbacked | $5,250 | Swann Auction Galleries | Feb 2021 |
| 5 | NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR, 1939 | Lithograph | $5,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 2024 |
| 6 | UNITED AIR LINES / SAN FRANCISCO, 1957 | Poster | $5,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Nov 2021 |
| 7 | MUSIK UND THEATERFEST / DER STADT WIEN, 1924 | Poster on paper | $4,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Dec 2013 |
| 8 | NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR / THE WORLD OF TOMORROW, 1939 | Lithograph | $3,750 | Swann Auction Galleries | Feb 2020 |
| 9 | NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR, THE WORLD OF TOMORROW, 1898 | Lithographs | $3,646 | Christie's | Oct 2013 |
| 10 | NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR / THE WORLD OF TOMORROW, 1939 | Poster | $3,500 | Swann Auction Galleries | Nov 2019 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Prints | 62 | $1,715 |
| Other | 6 | $1,320 |
| Works on paper | 9 | $1,250 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 65 | $1,680 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $1,226 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 82 results from 9 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Joseph Binder is an Austrian artist with 105 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $1,580. 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 Joseph Binder sold in 2026 for $2,048, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Joseph Binder work worth?

Across 82 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Joseph Binder work is $1,580.

The median Joseph Binder print sells for $1,625 across 73 lots.

The median Joseph Binder painting sells for $1,999 across 2 lots.

The median Joseph Binder work on paper sells for $390 across 1 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Joseph Binder prints typically sell for $1,000–$2,475 (the middle half of 62 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 | 80 | $1,625 | $8,750 | 91.3% | 2026-08-05 |
| Paintings | 2 | $1,999†‡ | $3,600† | — | 2026-03-26 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $390 | $390 | — | 2016-05-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $5,280‡ | $8,750 | — | 2024-04-25 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Joseph Binder's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (80 lots) median $1,625 with 91.3% sell-through. Paintings (2 lots) median $1,999, record $3,600. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $3,600 (buyer's premium not included). At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $5,280.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $1,163–$1,420 | $1,226 | $3,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 62 | $1,000–$2,475 | $1,715 | $8,750 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $8,750 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $5,720 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $3,600† |
| Paintings | 2026 | $397‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $390 |

† 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Joseph Binder worth?

Across 82 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Joseph Binder work is $1,580. The median Joseph Binder print sells for $1,625 across 73 lots. The median Joseph Binder painting sells for $1,999 across 2 lots. The median Joseph Binder work on paper sells for $390 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Joseph Binder prints typically sell for $1,000–$2,475 (the middle half of 62 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 Joseph Binder print?

Based on 73 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Joseph Binder print is $1,625.

### What is Joseph Binder's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Joseph Binder print is $8,750.

### What is the average price of a medium Joseph Binder print?

Based on 62 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Joseph Binder print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,715, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Joseph Binder's auction record?

Joseph Binder's auction record is $8,750, set in 2021.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Joseph Binder auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/joseph-binder (updated 2026-11-03).

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.