Sid Grossman (1915–1955)
What is Sid Grossman’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 18 auction results for Sid Grossman at 4 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $355 including buyer’s premium (middle half $226–$482, n=6). The auction record is $10,625 for Mr. Parr and his boys (2019, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mr. Parr and his boys, 1913 | Cartes-de-visite | $10,625 | Christie's | Oct 2019 |
| 2 | Mulberry Street, September 1948, 1913 | Cartes-de-visite | $4,375 | Christie's | Dec 2011 |
| 3 | Child kicking up her heels, Coney Island, 1954 | Photographs | $2,990 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 1998 |
| 4 | Coney Island, 1913 | Cartes-de-visite | $2,750 | Christie's | Apr 2010 |
| 5 | 23rd Street (prostitute by the IRT), 1938 | Silver print | $2,250 | Swann Auction Galleries | Mar 2021 |
| 6 | Coney Island | Cartes-de-visite | $2,016 | Phillips | Apr 2021 |
| 7 | Coney Island (Two women), circa 1947 | Gelatin silver print | $1,568 | Christie's | Jun 1999 |
| 8 | Arkansas Farmer, 1913 | Cartes-de-visite | $1,500 | Christie's | Oct 2019 |
| 9 | Untitled, 1913 | Cartes-de-visite | $1,250 | Christie's | Dec 2011 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York - the Eight Avenue "El" goes down, circa 1941 | Ink | $2,125 | Swann Auction Galleries | May 2021 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 17 | $1,500 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $1,500 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 18 results from 4 houses · How we compute these figures
Sid Grossman is an American artist with 23 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $1,500.
A work by Sid Grossman sold in 2021 for $2,125, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Sid Grossman on OpeningBid →What is a Sid Grossman work worth?
Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sid Grossman work is $1,500.
The median Sid Grossman photograph sells for $1,534 across 17 lots.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photography | 21 | $1,534 | $10,625 | 81% | 2026-03-05 |
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $512–$2,375 | $1,534 | $10,625 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2019 | $10,625 |
| Photography | 2011 | $4,375 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Sid Grossman worth?
Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sid Grossman work is $1,500. The median Sid Grossman photograph sells for $1,534 across 17 lots.
What is the average price of a Sid Grossman photograph?
Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Sid Grossman photograph is $1,534.
What is Sid Grossman's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Sid Grossman photograph is $10,625.
What is the average price of a small Sid Grossman photograph?
Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Sid Grossman photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,534, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Sid Grossman's auction record?
Sid Grossman's auction record is $10,625, set in 2019.
See the full Sid Grossman record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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