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# Lionel S. Reiss (1894–1988)

Lionel S. Reiss is an American artist with 6 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $356. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Lionel S. Reiss sold in 2025 for $375, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Lionel S. Reiss work worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lionel S. Reiss work is $356.

The median Lionel S. Reiss work on paper sells for $770 across 4 lots.

The median Lionel S. Reiss painting sells for $375 across 1 lots.

The median Lionel S. Reiss print sells for $120 across 1 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $120‡ | $120‡ | — | 2018-01-13 |
| Paintings | 1 | $375 | $375 | — | 2025-09-25 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $770 | $1,185 | 80% | 2010-04-14 |

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

Lionel S. Reiss's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $120. Paintings (1 lots) median $375, record $375. A typical Lionel S. Reiss painting sells for around 3.1× the price of a typical print.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $1,185 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $1,185 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $375 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $120‡ |

‡ 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 Lionel S. Reiss worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lionel S. Reiss work is $356. The median Lionel S. Reiss work on paper sells for $770 across 4 lots. The median Lionel S. Reiss painting sells for $375 across 1 lots. The median Lionel S. Reiss print sells for $120 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Lionel S. Reiss's auction record?

Lionel S. Reiss's auction record is $1,185, set in 2008.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Lionel S. Reiss auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/lionel-s-reiss (updated 2026-11-01).

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.