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# Reidar Magnus

Reidar Magnus is an artist with 11 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $488. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Reidar Magnus sold in 2011 for $1,148, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Reidar Magnus work worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Reidar Magnus work is $488.

The median Reidar Magnus print sells for $205 across 4 lots.

The median Reidar Magnus painting sells for $662 across 4 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 | 7 | $205† | $705 | 57.1% | 2010-01-05 |
| Paintings | 5 | $662† | $1,148 | 80% | 2012-01-31 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Reidar Magnus's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (7 lots) median $205 with 57.1% sell-through. Paintings (5 lots) median $662, record $1,148. A typical Reidar Magnus painting sells for around 3.2× the price of a typical print.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2011 | $1,148 |
| Paintings | 2004 | $969† |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $705 |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $271 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Reidar Magnus worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Reidar Magnus work is $488. The median Reidar Magnus print sells for $205 across 4 lots. The median Reidar Magnus painting sells for $662 across 4 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Reidar Magnus's auction record?

Reidar Magnus's auction record is $1,683, set in 1991. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,683 (buyer's premium not included).

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.