Reynolds Beal (1867–1951)
What is Reynolds Beal’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 141 auction results for Reynolds Beal at 17 houses since 1987. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,121 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,381–$4,978, n=14). The auction record is $71,700 for Marblehead Races (2004, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marblehead Races, 1867 | Marblehead Races | $71,700 | Christie's | Dec 2004 |
| 2 | Sailing in the Caribbean | Oil on canvas | $34,000 | Sotheby's | Mar 2008 |
| 3 | Sailboats, 1942 | Oil on canvas | $30,550 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Sep 2007 |
| 4 | Yachts at Rockport, Massachusetts, 1867 | Oil paint | $28,647 | Christie's | Nov 2010 |
| 5 | Port, 1867 | Oil on canvas | $15,360 | Bonhams | Aug 2026 |
| 6 | Untitled (Beacon, New York), 1920 | Painting | $15,240 | Rago Arts | Nov 2025 |
| 7 | Circus, Walden, New York | Tempera on board | $15,000 | Sotheby's | Sep 2008 |
| 8 | Galeville Bridge, New York | Oil on canvas | $15,000 | Sotheby's | Mar 2008 |
| 9 | Moonlight at Sea | Oil on canvas | $15,000 | Sotheby's | Sep 2008 |
| 10 | NOANK, CONNECTICUT | Oil on canvas | $12,650 | Grogan & Company | Apr 2005 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 21 | $8,610 |
| Other | 13 | $1,175 |
| Works on paper | 52 | $1,133 |
| Prints | 11 | $230 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 16 | $4,429 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 63 | $1,000 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 141 results from 17 houses · How we compute these figures
Reynolds Beal is an American artist with 160 auction lots recorded since 1988, median price $1,100. 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 Reynolds Beal sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $1,200 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full Reynolds Beal record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Reynolds Beal on OpeningBid →What is a Reynolds Beal work worth?
Across 127 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Reynolds Beal work is $1,100.
The median Reynolds Beal work on paper sells for $1,050 across 68 lots.
The median Reynolds Beal painting sells for $2,694 across 26 lots.
The median Reynolds Beal print sells for $214 across 30 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Reynolds Beal work on papers typically sell for $553–$1,725 (the middle half of 54 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Reynolds Beal prints typically sell for $146–$296 (the middle half of 22 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 | 32 | $214†‡ | $3,800 | 93.8% | 2026-06-03 |
| Paintings | 35 | $2,694†‡ | $30,550 | 74.3% | 2026-09-24 |
| Works on Paper | 85 | $1,050†‡ | $8,050 | 80% | 2026-06-03 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $71,700 | $71,700 | — | 2004-12-02 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $28,647† | $71,700 | — | 2026-09-15 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Reynolds Beal's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (32 lots) median $214 with 93.8% sell-through. Paintings (35 lots) median $2,694, record $30,550. A typical Reynolds Beal painting sells for around 13× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 7 lots) the median is $28,647.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 22 | $146–$296†‡ | $214†‡ | $2,300‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $1,098–$2,300†‡ | $1,830†‡ | $12,638 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $2,640–$15,330†‡ | $8,680†‡ | $30,550 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 54 | $553–$1,725†‡ | $964†‡ | $8,050 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $472–$2,000†‡ | $1,200†‡ | $3,737 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2004 | $71,700 |
| Paintings | 2007 | $30,550 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $28,647 |
| Works on Paper | 1999 | $8,050 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $5,312 |
| Prints & Editions | 2002 | $3,800 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $2,300‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Reynolds Beal worth?
Across 127 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Reynolds Beal work is $1,100. The median Reynolds Beal work on paper sells for $1,050 across 68 lots. The median Reynolds Beal painting sells for $2,694 across 26 lots. The median Reynolds Beal print sells for $214 across 30 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Reynolds Beal work on papers typically sell for $553–$1,725 (the middle half of 54 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Reynolds Beal prints typically sell for $146–$296 (the middle half of 22 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 Reynolds Beal work on paper?
Based on 68 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Reynolds Beal work on paper is $1,050. 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 Reynolds Beal's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Reynolds Beal work on paper is $8,050.
What is the average price of a Reynolds Beal painting?
Based on 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Reynolds Beal painting is $2,694. 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 Reynolds Beal's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Reynolds Beal painting is $30,550.
What is the average price of a Reynolds Beal print?
Based on 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Reynolds Beal print is $214. 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 Reynolds Beal's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Reynolds Beal print is $3,800.
What is the average price of a small Reynolds Beal work on paper?
Based on 54 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Reynolds Beal work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $964, 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 small Reynolds Beal print?
Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Reynolds Beal print (small (under 50 cm)) is $214, 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 Reynolds Beal's auction record?
Reynolds Beal's auction record is $71,700, set in 2004.
See the full Reynolds Beal record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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