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# Sidney Geist (1914–2005)

Sidney Geist is an American artist with 11 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $2,875.

A work by Sidney Geist sold in 2025 for $4,064, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Sidney Geist work worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sidney Geist work is $2,875.

The median Sidney Geist work on paper sells for $549 across 3 lots.

The median Sidney Geist painting sells for $3,907 across 2 lots.

The median Sidney Geist sculpture sells for $2,812 across 2 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 3 | $3,907 | $4,064 | 66.7% | 2025-10-07 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $549 | $2,250 | 75% | 2022-01-29 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $2,812 | $3,750 | — | 2020-06-04 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $4,064 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $3,750 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $3,750 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $2,250 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $1,875 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $549 |

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 Sidney Geist worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sidney Geist work is $2,875. The median Sidney Geist work on paper sells for $549 across 3 lots. The median Sidney Geist painting sells for $3,907 across 2 lots. The median Sidney Geist sculpture sells for $2,812 across 2 lots.

### What is Sidney Geist's auction record?

Sidney Geist's auction record is $4,064, set in 2025.

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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.