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Lou Reed

Lou Reed is an artist with 7 auction lots recorded since 2018, median price $1,051.

A work by Lou Reed sold in 2025 for $1,777, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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What is a Lou Reed work worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lou Reed work is $1,051.

The median Lou Reed photograph sells for $961 across 2 lots.

The median Lou Reed print sells for $120 across 1 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

Price breakdown by category

CategoryLots trackedMedian priceRecord priceSell-throughLast sale
Prints & Editions1$120†$120†—2022-10-26
Photography2$961$1,777—2026-06-04

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Notable results

MediumYearPrice
Photography2025$1,777
Photography2026$146
Prints & Editions2022$120†

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.

Frequently asked questions

What is a Lou Reed worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lou Reed work is $1,051. The median Lou Reed photograph sells for $961 across 2 lots. The median Lou Reed print sells for $120 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

What is Lou Reed's auction record?

Lou Reed's auction record is $1,777, set in 2025.

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