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# Sidney Gordin (1918–1996)

## What is Sidney Gordin’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 36 auction results for Sidney Gordin at 8 houses since 2001. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,860 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,175–$4,250, n=8). The auction record is $32,500 for 17-57 (2017, Wright). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17-57, 1957 | Partridgewood | $32,500 | Wright | Dec 2017 |
| 2 | 46-58, 1958 | Enamel | $16,250 | Wright | Oct 2018 |
| 3 | 45-58, 1958 | Partridgewood | $14,375 | Rago Arts | Nov 2021 |
| 4 | Untitled (painted steel sculpture), 1955 | Stainless steel | $12,650 | Wright | May 2002 |
| 5 | 11-62, 1962 | Partridgewood | $9,375 | Rago Arts | Dec 2021 |
| 6 | Untitled, (8-20-64), 1918 | Oil and wood relief on masonite | $9,375 | Swann Auction Galleries | Dec 2022 |
| 7 | Untitled (brass sculpture), 1958 | Brass | $7,650 | Bonhams | Jul 2025 |
| 8 | Untitled (White Waves) | Painted wood assemblage | $4,250 | Clars Auction Gallery | Dec 2024 |
| 9 | Untitled (welded steel sculpture on wood base) | Welded steel sculpture on wood base | $4,250 | Clars Auction Gallery | Dec 2024 |
| 10 | wall construction, 1955 | Wall construction | $4,200 | Wright | Sep 2005 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 10 | $5,950 |
| Other | 12 | $1,690 |
| Works on paper | 12 | $910 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 11 | $4,250 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 22 | $910 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 36 results from 8 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Sidney Gordin is an American artist with 40 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $1,502.

A work by Sidney Gordin sold in 2026 for $2,970, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Sidney Gordin work worth?

Across 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sidney Gordin work is $1,502.

The median Sidney Gordin work on paper sells for $826 across 19 lots.

The median Sidney Gordin sculpture sells for $6,812 across 8 lots.

The median Sidney Gordin painting sells for $3,125 across 3 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 4 | $3,125 | $9,375 | 75% | 2026-03-24 |
| Works on Paper | 19 | $826 | $4,000 | — | 2024-10-31 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 9 | $6,812 | $32,500 | 88.9% | 2026-01-23 |

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $588–$1,261 | $774 | $4,000 |

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $889–$9,375 | $1,270 | $14,375 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2017 | $32,500 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $14,375 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $9,375 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $4,000 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $3,125 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $2,000 |

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 Gordin worth?

Across 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sidney Gordin work is $1,502. The median Sidney Gordin work on paper sells for $826 across 19 lots. The median Sidney Gordin sculpture sells for $6,812 across 8 lots. The median Sidney Gordin painting sells for $3,125 across 3 lots.

### What is the average price of a Sidney Gordin work on paper?

Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Sidney Gordin work on paper is $826.

### What is Sidney Gordin's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Sidney Gordin work on paper is $4,000.

### What is the average price of a small Sidney Gordin work on paper?

Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Sidney Gordin work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $774, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

Sidney Gordin's auction record is $32,500, set in 2017.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Sidney Gordin auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/sidney-gordin (updated 2026-11-01).

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.