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# Marjorie Reed (1915–1997)

## What is Marjorie Reed’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 167 auction results for Marjorie Reed at 7 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,425 including buyer’s premium (middle half $898–$2,418, n=34). The auction record is $30,250 for Changing the Team at Vallecito (2025, Coeur d'Alene Art Auction). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Changing the Team at Vallecito, circa 1982 | Oil on canvas | $30,250 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2025 |
| 2 | Los Angeles, circa 1958 | Oil on canvas | $21,060 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2014 |
| 3 | On the Divide, circa 1954 | Oil on canvas | $17,550 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2011 |
| 4 | Vallecito, circa 1958 | Oil on canvas | $16,940 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2024 |
| 5 | Butterfield Overland Stage | Oil on canvas | $15,730 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2025 |
| 6 | Vallecito, circa 1958 | Oil on canvas | $15,210 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2010 |
| 7 | Marjorie Reed (1915-1997 Vallecito, CA) | Oil on canvas | $12,650 | John Moran Auctioneers | Oct 2007 |
| 8 | Breakdown on the Old Stage Trail | Oil on canvas | $11,700 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2011 |
| 9 | Jack O'Diamonds | Oil on canvas | $11,500 | John Moran Auctioneers | Feb 2008 |
| 10 | Marjorie Reed (1915-1997 Vallecito, CA) | Oil on board | $11,500 | John Moran Auctioneers | Oct 2007 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 17 | $3,737 |
| Paintings | 123 | $2,925 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 87 | $2,925 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 43 | $2,857 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 167 results from 7 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Marjorie Reed is an American artist with 132 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $3,770. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Marjorie Reed sold in 2025 for $15,730, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**2 Marjorie Reed works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Marjorie Reed work worth?

Across 108 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Marjorie Reed work is $3,770.

The median Marjorie Reed painting sells for $2,587 across 119 lots.

The median Marjorie Reed work on paper sells for $664 across 4 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Marjorie Reed paintings typically sell for $1,056–$5,445 (the middle half of 69 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Marjorie Reed paintings typically sell for $1,890–$4,940 (the middle half of 40 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 132 | $2,587† | $30,250 | 90.2% | 2026-05-05 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $664 | $924 | — | 2025-06-03 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 10 | $15,470 | $30,250 | — | 2025-07-26 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 69 | $1,056–$5,445 | $2,587 | $30,250 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 40 | $1,890–$4,940† | $2,897† | $16,940 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $30,250 |
| Paintings | 2011 | $17,550 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $924 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $726 |

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 Marjorie Reed worth?

Across 108 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Marjorie Reed work is $3,770. The median Marjorie Reed painting sells for $2,587 across 119 lots. The median Marjorie Reed work on paper sells for $664 across 4 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Marjorie Reed paintings typically sell for $1,056–$5,445 (the middle half of 69 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Marjorie Reed paintings typically sell for $1,890–$4,940 (the middle half of 40 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Marjorie Reed painting?

Based on 119 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Marjorie Reed painting is $2,587. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Marjorie Reed's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Marjorie Reed painting is $30,250.

### What is the average price of a small Marjorie Reed painting?

Based on 69 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Marjorie Reed painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,587, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a medium Marjorie Reed painting?

Based on 40 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Marjorie Reed painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,897, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Marjorie Reed's auction record?

Marjorie Reed's auction record is $30,250, 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, “Marjorie Reed auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/marjorie-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.