> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/lynd-ward · updated 2026-11-02

# Lynd Ward (1905–1985)

Lynd Ward is an American artist with 40 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $363. 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 Lynd Ward sold in 2026 for $512, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Lynd Ward work worth?

Across 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lynd Ward work is $363.

The median Lynd Ward print sells for $350 across 27 lots.

The median Lynd Ward work on paper sells for $137 across 3 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 | 32 | $350†‡ | $5,250 | 84.4% | 2026-03-17 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $137 | $4,830 | 75% | 2026-07-14 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $328–$694†‡ | $350†‡ | $1,200 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $5,250 |
| Works on Paper | 1994 | $4,830 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $1,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $137 |

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 Lynd Ward worth?

Across 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lynd Ward work is $363. The median Lynd Ward print sells for $350 across 27 lots. The median Lynd Ward work on paper sells for $137 across 3 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 Lynd Ward print?

Based on 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lynd Ward print is $350. 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 Lynd Ward's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Lynd Ward print is $5,250.

### What is the average price of a small Lynd Ward print?

Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Lynd Ward print (small (under 50 cm)) is $350, 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 Lynd Ward's auction record?

Lynd Ward's auction record is $5,250, set in 2019.

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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, “Lynd Ward auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/lynd-ward (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.