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# Selina Trieff (1934–2015)

## What is Selina Trieff’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 47 auction results for Selina Trieff at 5 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,022 including buyer’s premium (middle half $880–$1,118, n=9). The auction record is $2,250 for CRYING CARDINAL (2014, Grogan & Company). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CRYING CARDINAL, 2002 | Oil on canvas | $2,250 | Grogan & Company | Dec 2014 |
| 2 | Woman, 1934 | Oil on canvas paper | $1,223 | Sworders | Jul 2025 |
| 3 | Woman, 1999 | Oil on canvas | $1,223 | Sworders | Jul 2025 |
| 4 | Two women, 1934 | Gold leaf on canvas | $1,118 | Sworders | Apr 2025 |
| 5 | Two women, 1992 | Mixed media with gold leaf on canvas | $1,118 | Sworders | Apr 2025 |
| 6 | Two women, 1934 | Gold leaf | $1,022 | Sworders | Dec 2024 |
| 7 | Untitled, woman, 2000 | Canvas board | $880 | Sworders | Jul 2026 |
| 8 | Untitled, woman in red | Canvas board | $880 | Sworders | Jul 2026 |
| 9 | Woman, 1934 | Canvas paper | $874 | Sworders | Jul 2025 |
| 10 | Woman, 1999 | Mixed media on canvas | $874 | Sworders | Jul 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 17 | $874 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $801 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 47 results from 5 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Selina Trieff is a New York/Massachusetts artist with 61 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $800. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Selina Trieff sold in 2026 for $880, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Selina Trieff work worth?

Across 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Selina Trieff work is $800.

The median Selina Trieff painting sells for $800 across 24 lots.

The median Selina Trieff work on paper sells for $750 across 7 lots.

The median Selina Trieff print sells for $400 across 3 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 | 4 | $400‡ | $850‡ | 75% | 2022-11-04 |
| Paintings | 31 | $800‡ | $3,000‡ | 77.4% | 2026-05-16 |
| Works on Paper | 10 | $750‡ | $1,900‡ | 70% | 2024-04-24 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $3,000‡ | $3,000‡ | — | 2026-05-16 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Selina Trieff's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $400 with 75% sell-through. Paintings (31 lots) median $800, record $3,000. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Selina Trieff painting sells for around 2.0× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $3,000.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $479–$1,223‡ | $740‡ | $3,000‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $964–$2,312‡ | $1,750‡ | $3,000‡ |

‡ 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) | 5 | $300–$850‡ | $350‡ | $1,900‡ |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $3,000‡ |
| Paintings | 2022 | $3,000‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $1,900‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $1,900‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $850‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $400‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Selina Trieff worth?

Across 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Selina Trieff work is $800. The median Selina Trieff painting sells for $800 across 24 lots. The median Selina Trieff work on paper sells for $750 across 7 lots. The median Selina Trieff print sells for $400 across 3 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Selina Trieff painting?

Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Selina Trieff painting is $800. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Selina Trieff's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Selina Trieff painting is $3,000. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a small Selina Trieff painting?

Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Selina Trieff painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $740, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Selina Trieff's auction record?

Selina Trieff's auction record is $3,000, set in 2022. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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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, “Selina Trieff auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/selina-trieff (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.