Joshua Reynolds (1723–1792)
Joshua Reynolds is a British artist with 306 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $601. 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 Joshua Reynolds is recorded as sold in 2026 for $670; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Joshua Reynolds on OpeningBid →What is a Joshua Reynolds work worth?
Across 171 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Joshua Reynolds work is $601.
The median Joshua Reynolds painting sells for $952 across 104 lots.
The median Joshua Reynolds print sells for $143 across 57 lots.
The median Joshua Reynolds work on paper sells for $517 across 23 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Joshua Reynolds paintings typically sell for $620–$4,337 (the middle half of 68 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Joshua Reynolds paintings typically sell for $224–$735 (the middle half of 26 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 | 111 | $143†‡ | $7,702‡ | 51.4% | 2026-06-28 |
| Paintings | 142 | $952†‡ | $254,464 | 73.2% | 2026-10-13 |
| Works on Paper | 27 | $517†‡ | $11,140 | 85.2% | 2026-04-30 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $264† | $264† | 50% | 2025-11-11 |
| Photography | 2 | $65 | $65 | 50% | 2006-10-19 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 11 | $31,583 | $254,464 | — | 2024-10-02 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Joshua Reynolds's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (111 lots) median $143 with 51.4% sell-through. Paintings (142 lots) median $952, record $254,464. A typical Joshua Reynolds painting sells for around 6.7× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 11 lots) the median is $31,583.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $57–$560†‡ | $112†‡ | $1,669‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 25 | $83–$334†‡ | $203†‡ | $7,702‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 26 | $224–$735†‡ | $434†‡ | $13,024 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 68 | $620–$4,337†‡ | $1,678†‡ | $254,464 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $1,185–$4,000†‡ | $3,288†‡ | $9,449‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $248–$939†‡ | $507†‡ | $2,767 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $339–$1,045†‡ | $944†‡ | $11,140 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2019 | $254,464 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $114,379 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $11,140 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $7,702‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $2,767 |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $1,669‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $264† |
| Photography | 2006 | $65 |
† 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 Joshua Reynolds worth?
Across 171 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Joshua Reynolds work is $601. The median Joshua Reynolds painting sells for $952 across 104 lots. The median Joshua Reynolds print sells for $143 across 57 lots. The median Joshua Reynolds work on paper sells for $517 across 23 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Joshua Reynolds paintings typically sell for $620–$4,337 (the middle half of 68 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Joshua Reynolds paintings typically sell for $224–$735 (the middle half of 26 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 Joshua Reynolds painting?
Based on 104 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Joshua Reynolds painting is $952. 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 Joshua Reynolds's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Joshua Reynolds painting is $254,464.
What is the average price of a Joshua Reynolds print?
Based on 57 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Joshua Reynolds print is $143. 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 Joshua Reynolds's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Joshua Reynolds print is $7,702. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Joshua Reynolds work on paper?
Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Joshua Reynolds work on paper is $517. 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 Joshua Reynolds's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Joshua Reynolds work on paper is $11,140.
What is the average price of a medium Joshua Reynolds painting?
Based on 68 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Joshua Reynolds painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,678, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 small Joshua Reynolds painting?
Based on 26 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Joshua Reynolds painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $434, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Joshua Reynolds's auction record?
Joshua Reynolds's auction record is $254,464, set in 2019.
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