Ogle Winston Link (1914–2001)
What is Ogle Winston Link’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 231 auction results for Ogle Winston Link at 15 houses since 1996. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,785 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,356–$2,159, n=11). The auction record is $19,550 for Hot Shot, East Bound, Iaeger, West Virginia, 1956 (2015, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hot Shot, East Bound, Iaeger, West Virginia, 1956, 1960 | Cartes-de-visite | $19,550 | Christie's | May 2015 |
| 2 | Hotshot, Eastbound, Iaeger, West Virginia | In pencil and copyright reproduction limitation stamp on the verso | $17,625 | Christie's | Apr 2001 |
| 3 | Hotshot Eastbound at the Drive-in Movie, Ieager, West Virginia, 1956 | Cartes-de-visite | $15,000 | Wright | Jan 2022 |
| 4 | Norfolk & Western Engine Class, S1a, No. 26, 1958, 1990 | Cartes-de-visite | $15,000 | Christie's | Oct 2013 |
| 5 | Hotshot, Eastbound, Iaeger, West Virginia, 1956, 1997 | Cartes-de-visite | $13,750 | Christie's | Oct 2007 |
| 6 | Hotshot Eastbound, Jaeger, West Virginia, 1957 | Silver print | $11,700 | Swann Auction Galleries | Apr 2019 |
| 7 | Hotshot Eastbound, Iaeger, West Virginia | Gelatin silver print | $11,250 | Grogan & Company | Nov 2022 |
| 8 | Hotshot Eastbound, Iaeger, West Virginia, 1957 | Silver print | $10,625 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 2020 |
| 9 | Hot Shot Eastbound at the Iaeger Drive-in, West Virginia, 1956, 1996 | Cartes-de-visite | $10,147 | Christie's | May 2011 |
| 10 | Hot Shot Eastbound, Iaeger, West Virginia., 1955 | Silver print | $9,500 | Swann Auction Galleries | May 2006 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 28 | $3,750 |
| Photographs | 182 | $3,250 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 152 | $3,500 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 49 | $2,500 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 231 results from 15 houses · How we compute these figures
Ogle Winston Link is an American artist with 307 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $3,266. 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 Ogle Winston Link sold in 2025 for $3,302, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Ogle Winston Link on OpeningBid →What is a Ogle Winston Link work worth?
Across 231 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ogle Winston Link work is $3,266.
The median Ogle Winston Link photograph sells for $3,266 across 227 lots.
The median Ogle Winston Link work on paper sells for $3,290 across 3 lots.
The median Ogle Winston Link print sells for $700 across 1 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Ogle Winston Link photographs typically sell for $2,181–$5,252 (the middle half of 160 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Ogle Winston Link photographs typically sell for $2,000–$4,375 (the middle half of 57 sold 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 | 2 | $700† | $700† | 50% | 2024-12-03 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $3,290 | $17,625 | — | 2016-12-15 |
| Photography | 300 | $3,266†‡ | $19,550 | 75.7% | 2025-12-16 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 13 | $11,250 | $19,550 | — | 2023-04-27 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 160 | $2,181–$5,252†‡ | $3,500†‡ | $19,550 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 57 | $2,000–$4,375†‡ | $2,454†‡ | $11,700 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2015 | $19,550 |
| Works on Paper | 2001 | $17,625 |
| Photography | 2013 | $15,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2001 | $3,290 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $700† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Ogle Winston Link worth?
Across 231 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ogle Winston Link work is $3,266. The median Ogle Winston Link photograph sells for $3,266 across 227 lots. The median Ogle Winston Link work on paper sells for $3,290 across 3 lots. The median Ogle Winston Link print sells for $700 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Ogle Winston Link photographs typically sell for $2,181–$5,252 (the middle half of 160 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Ogle Winston Link photographs typically sell for $2,000–$4,375 (the middle half of 57 sold 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 Ogle Winston Link photograph?
Based on 227 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ogle Winston Link photograph is $3,266. 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 Ogle Winston Link's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ogle Winston Link photograph is $19,550.
What is the average price of a small Ogle Winston Link photograph?
Based on 160 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Ogle Winston Link photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,500, 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 the average price of a medium Ogle Winston Link photograph?
Based on 57 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Ogle Winston Link photograph (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,454, 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 Ogle Winston Link's auction record?
Ogle Winston Link's auction record is $19,550, set in 2015.
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