Sidney Goodman (1936–2013)
Sidney Goodman is an American artist with 41 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $1,008. 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 Sidney Goodman sold in 2026 for $1,056, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Sidney Goodman on OpeningBid →What is a Sidney Goodman work worth?
Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sidney Goodman work is $1,008.
The median Sidney Goodman work on paper sells for $840 across 19 lots.
The median Sidney Goodman painting sells for $381 across 12 lots.
The median Sidney Goodman print sells for $200 across 3 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 | 5 | $200† | $1,200† | 60% | 2016-09-30 |
| Paintings | 15 | $381† | $4,750 | 80% | 2026-09-17 |
| Works on Paper | 23 | $840† | $4,750 | 82.6% | 2024-12-01 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $4,750 | $25,000 | — | 2022-06-15 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Sidney Goodman's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (5 lots) median $200 with 60% sell-through. Paintings (15 lots) median $381, record $4,750. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $4,750.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $275–$331† | $275† | $1,056 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $188–$400† | $225† | $1,188 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $742–$1,525 | $1,240 | $2,400 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $4,750 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $4,750 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $2,400 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $2,000† |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $1,200† |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $200† |
† 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 Sidney Goodman worth?
Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sidney Goodman work is $1,008. The median Sidney Goodman work on paper sells for $840 across 19 lots. The median Sidney Goodman painting sells for $381 across 12 lots. The median Sidney Goodman print sells for $200 across 3 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 Sidney Goodman work on paper?
Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Sidney Goodman work on paper is $840. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Sidney Goodman's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Sidney Goodman work on paper is $4,750.
What is the average price of a Sidney Goodman painting?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Sidney Goodman painting is $381. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Sidney Goodman's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Sidney Goodman painting is $4,750.
What is the average price of a medium Sidney Goodman work on paper?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Sidney Goodman work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,240, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Sidney Goodman's auction record?
Sidney Goodman's auction record is $25,000, set in 2007.
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