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# Ogden M. Pleissner (1905–1983)

## What is Ogden M. Pleissner’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 37 auction results for Ogden M. Pleissner at 4 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $30,250 including buyer’s premium (middle half $16,940–$48,400, n=9). The auction record is $72,600 for Evening at Fraser’s Pool – Grand Cascapedia (2026, Coeur d'Alene Art Auction). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Evening at Fraser’s Pool – Grand Cascapedia | Watercolor on paper | $72,600 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2026 |
| 2 | A Perfect Day | Oil on canvas | $70,200 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2011 |
| 3 | Drifting Down Stream, 1937 | Watercolor on paper | $61,600 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2007 |
| 4 | Hay Stacking, Wind River Valley, Wyoming | Oil on canvas | $51,425 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2025 |
| 5 | Casting for Salmon, circa 1943 | Watercolor on paper | $47,600 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2018 |
| 6 | The Hunter, Woodcock | Watercolor on paper | $47,600 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2016 |
| 7 | Fishing the Headwaters, the Wind River, Wyoming | Oil on canvas | $46,800 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2014 |
| 8 | A Big One Hooked | Watercolor on paper | $41,650 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2019 |
| 9 | A Long Run, Curtis Pool | Watercolor on paper | $41,650 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2019 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Aleutians | Drypoint on paper | $48,400 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2025 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 8 | $35,475 |
| Works on paper | 22 | $24,918 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 31 | $27,225 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 37 results from 4 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Ogden M. Pleissner is an American artist with 34 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $27,225.

A work by Ogden M. Pleissner sold in 2026 for $72,600, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**2 Ogden M. Pleissner works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Ogden M. Pleissner work worth?

Across 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ogden M. Pleissner work is $27,225.

The median Ogden M. Pleissner work on paper sells for $19,040 across 19 lots.

The median Ogden M. Pleissner painting sells for $28,132 across 4 lots.

The median Ogden M. Pleissner print sells for $26,720 across 2 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $26,720 | $48,400 | — | 2025-07-26 |
| Paintings | 4 | $28,132 | $51,425 | — | 2026-07-25 |
| Works on Paper | 19 | $19,040 | $72,600 | — | 2026-07-25 |

Ogden M. Pleissner's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $26,720. Paintings (4 lots) median $28,132, record $51,425.

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $11,089–$36,081 | $20,825 | $72,600 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $72,600 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $51,425 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $48,400 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $41,650 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $39,325 |
| Prints & Editions | 2005 | $5,040 |

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 Ogden M. Pleissner worth?

Across 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ogden M. Pleissner work is $27,225. The median Ogden M. Pleissner work on paper sells for $19,040 across 19 lots. The median Ogden M. Pleissner painting sells for $28,132 across 4 lots. The median Ogden M. Pleissner print sells for $26,720 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Ogden M. Pleissner work on paper?

Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ogden M. Pleissner work on paper is $19,040.

### What is Ogden M. Pleissner's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ogden M. Pleissner work on paper is $72,600.

### What is the average price of a small Ogden M. Pleissner work on paper?

Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Ogden M. Pleissner work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $20,825, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Ogden M. Pleissner's auction record?

Ogden M. Pleissner's auction record is $72,600, set in 2026.

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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, “Ogden M. Pleissner auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ogden-m-pleissner (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.