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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.

## 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

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $120† | $120† | — | 2022-10-26 |
| Photography | 2 | $961 | $1,777 | — | 2026-06-04 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2025 | $1,777 |
| Photography | 2026 | $146 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $120† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 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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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Lou Reed auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/lou-reed (updated 2026-11-02).

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.