O. Winston Link (1914–2001)
What is O. Winston Link’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 180 auction results for O. Winston Link at 15 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,623 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,000–$3,275, n=12). The auction record is $47,880 for Hot Shot Eastbound, Iaeger, West Virginia (2020, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hot Shot Eastbound, Iaeger, West Virginia, 1989 | Cartes-de-visite | $47,880 | Sotheby's | Dec 2020 |
| 2 | 'hot shot eastbound, iager, west virginia' | — | $21,250 | Sotheby's | Apr 2008 |
| 3 | selected railroad images | A group of 3 photographs, comprising Main Line on Main Street, North Fork, West Virginia; Mr. and Mrs. Ben Franklin Pope Bid Farewell to Class J Steam Train at Max Meadows; and Retired Section Foreman B. A. Fitzgerald on Porch with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lugar as Train Two Passes, Lithia, each signed and dated by the photographer and annotated in an unidentified hand in pencil and with the photographer's copyright and reproduction rights stamps, numbered 'NW1966,' 'NW 1648,' and 'NW362' in an unidentified hand in ink, on the reverse, matted, framed, 1955-58, printed in 1987 (Steam, Steel & Stars, frontispiece and pp. 71 and 91) (3) | $20,000 | Sotheby's | Apr 2008 |
| 4 | Hot Shot and Rural Retreat, 1956 | Photographs, printed in 1985 | $18,750 | Sotheby's | Oct 2009 |
| 5 | Hot Shot Eastbound at the Iaeger Drive-in, West Virginia, 1956 | — | $17,056 | Sotheby's | May 2008 |
| 6 | Norfolk & Western Engine Class, S1a, No. 261, 1958 | Oversized gelatin silver print, printed 2000 | $15,240 | Phillips | Oct 2024 |
| 7 | SELECTED IMAGES, 1978-1981 | Chromogenic prints | $13,750 | Sotheby's | Jul 2020 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hotshot Eastbound, Iaeger, West Virginia, 1956 | Pencil | $16,250 | Swann Auction Galleries | Feb 2017 |
| 2 | Hotshot Eastbound, Iaeger, West Virginia, 1956 | Pencil | $16,250 | Swann Auction Galleries | Feb 2016 |
| 3 | Hotshot Eastbound, Iaeger, West Virginia, 1956 | Pencil | $13,750 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 2015 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 84 | $4,775 |
| Photographs | 93 | $4,500 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $8,750 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 149 | $4,500 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 7 | $2,709 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 180 results from 15 houses · How we compute these figures
O. Winston Link is an American artist with 244 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $4,555.
A work by O. Winston Link sold in 2026 for $10,320, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View O. Winston Link on OpeningBid →What is a O. Winston Link work worth?
Across 178 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a O. Winston Link work is $4,555.
The median O. Winston Link photograph sells for $4,550 across 153 lots.
The median O. Winston Link print sells for $2,516 across 6 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) O. Winston Link photographs typically sell for $3,360–$6,325 (the middle half of 138 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 6 | $2,516 | $3,750 | — | 2026-10-15 |
| Photography | 164 | $4,550 | $47,880 | 93.3% | 2026-10-08 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 10 | $16,653 | $47,880 | — | 2024-10-09 |
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $1,937–$3,450 | $2,516 | $3,750 |
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 138 | $3,360–$6,325 | $4,525 | $47,880 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $2,375–$3,675 | $2,709 | $8,125 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $7,656–$10,084 | $8,750 | $15,240 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2020 | $47,880 |
| Photography | 2009 | $18,750 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $3,750 |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $3,600 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a O. Winston Link worth?
Across 178 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a O. Winston Link work is $4,555. The median O. Winston Link photograph sells for $4,550 across 153 lots. The median O. Winston Link print sells for $2,516 across 6 lots. Small (under 50 cm) O. Winston Link photographs typically sell for $3,360–$6,325 (the middle half of 138 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a O. Winston Link photograph?
Based on 153 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a O. Winston Link photograph is $4,550.
What is O. Winston Link's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a O. Winston Link photograph is $47,880.
What is the average price of a small O. Winston Link photograph?
Based on 138 sold lots, the median auction price of a small O. Winston Link photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,525, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is O. Winston Link's auction record?
O. Winston Link's auction record is $47,880, set in 2020.
See the full O. Winston Link record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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