Sid Avery (1918–2002)
Sid Avery is an American artist with 54 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $1,159. 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 Sid Avery sold in 2026 for $3,840, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Sid Avery on OpeningBid →What is a Sid Avery work worth?
Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sid Avery work is $1,159.
The median Sid Avery photograph sells for $1,375 across 23 lots.
The median Sid Avery print sells for $5,952 across 2 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Sid Avery photographs typically sell for $607–$2,250 (the middle half of 21 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 | $5,952† | $11,354 | — | 2023-10-20 |
| Photography | 29 | $1,375†‡ | $17,500 | 79.3% | 2026-04-09 |
† 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) | 21 | $607–$2,250†‡ | $1,375†‡ | $4,000 |
† 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 | $17,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $11,354 |
| Photography | 2021 | $4,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $550† |
† 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 Sid Avery worth?
Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sid Avery work is $1,159. The median Sid Avery photograph sells for $1,375 across 23 lots. The median Sid Avery print sells for $5,952 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Sid Avery photographs typically sell for $607–$2,250 (the middle half of 21 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 Sid Avery photograph?
Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Sid Avery photograph is $1,375. 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 Sid Avery's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Sid Avery photograph is $17,500.
What is the average price of a small Sid Avery photograph?
Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Sid Avery photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,375, 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 Sid Avery's auction record?
Sid Avery's auction record is $17,500, set in 2015.
See the full Sid Avery record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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