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

# Paul Rand (1914–1996)

## What is Paul Rand’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 335 auction results for Paul Rand at 8 houses since 2000. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,084 including buyer’s premium (middle half $572–$1,399, n=42). The auction record is $19,200 for Galaxy on White (2024, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Galaxy on White, 1967 | Oil on Masonite | $19,200 | Sotheby's | Oct 2024 |
| 2 | Untitled (photogram), 1947 | Photogram | $18,750 | Wright | Sep 2018 |
| 3 | collection of twenty-eight Christmas drawings, 1955 | Acrylic paint | $16,250 | Wright | Sep 2018 |
| 4 | NeXT logo presentation book and proofs, 1986 | Presentation book and proofs | $15,000 | Wright | Sep 2018 |
| 5 | Untitled (acrylic and oil on paper), 1953 | Acrylic paint | $15,000 | Wright | Sep 2018 |
| 6 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1951 | Painting | $13,750 | Wright | Sep 2018 |
| 7 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1950 | Painting | $13,750 | Wright | Sep 2018 |
| 8 | Galaxy on White, 1967 | Painting | $10,795 | Sotheby's | Mar 2022 |
| 9 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1950 | Painting | $10,000 | Wright | Sep 2018 |
| 10 | IBM logo guidelines and presentation books, 1914 | Books and binders | $9,375 | Wright | Sep 2018 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 28 | $5,257 |
| Other | 35 | $2,500 |
| Works on paper | 61 | $1,375 |
| Prints | 211 | $1,000 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $2,125 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 110 | $1,265 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 194 | $1,125 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 335 results from 8 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Paul Rand is an American artist with 378 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $1,147.

A work by Paul Rand sold in 2026 for $1,280, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Paul Rand work worth?

Across 335 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Rand work is $1,147.

The median Paul Rand print sells for $1,000 across 202 lots.

The median Paul Rand painting sells for $5,000 across 39 lots.

The median Paul Rand work on paper sells for $1,688 across 22 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Paul Rand prints typically sell for $572–$2,000 (the middle half of 146 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Paul Rand prints typically sell for $367–$1,524 (the middle half of 48 sold lots).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 226 | $1,000 | $8,750 | 89.4% | 2026-08-20 |
| Paintings | 39 | $5,000 | $19,200 | — | 2024-10-02 |
| Works on Paper | 23 | $1,688 | $8,125 | 95.7% | 2024-11-12 |
| Photography | 2 | $9,756 | $18,750 | — | 2025-09-23 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 17 | $10,000 | $19,200 | — | 2024-10-02 |

Paul Rand's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (226 lots) median $1,000 with 89.4% sell-through. Paintings (39 lots) median $5,000, record $19,200. A typical Paul Rand painting sells for around 5.0× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 17 lots) the median is $10,000.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 48 | $367–$1,524 | $875 | $4,688 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 146 | $572–$2,000 | $1,000 | $8,750 |

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 21 | $2,000–$5,938 | $4,688 | $16,250 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $2,938–$8,369 | $5,569 | $15,000 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $1,250–$3,000 | $1,688 | $8,125 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $1,188–$2,375 | $1,655 | $6,250 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2024 | $19,200 |
| Photography | 2018 | $18,750 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $16,250 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $8,750 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $8,125 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $8,125 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $6,250 |
| Photography | 2025 | $762 |

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 Paul Rand worth?

Across 335 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Rand work is $1,147. The median Paul Rand print sells for $1,000 across 202 lots. The median Paul Rand painting sells for $5,000 across 39 lots. The median Paul Rand work on paper sells for $1,688 across 22 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Paul Rand prints typically sell for $572–$2,000 (the middle half of 146 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Paul Rand prints typically sell for $367–$1,524 (the middle half of 48 sold lots).

### What is the average price of a Paul Rand print?

Based on 202 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paul Rand print is $1,000.

### What is Paul Rand's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Paul Rand print is $8,750.

### What is the average price of a Paul Rand painting?

Based on 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paul Rand painting is $5,000.

### What is Paul Rand's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Paul Rand painting is $19,200.

### What is the average price of a Paul Rand work on paper?

Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paul Rand work on paper is $1,688.

### What is Paul Rand's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Paul Rand work on paper is $8,125.

### What is the average price of a medium Paul Rand print?

Based on 146 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Paul Rand print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a small Paul Rand print?

Based on 48 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Paul Rand print (small (under 50 cm)) is $875, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Paul Rand's auction record?

Paul Rand's auction record is $19,200, set in 2024.

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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, “Paul Rand auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/paul-rand (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.