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# Sidney Gross (1921–1969)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 54 auction results for Sidney Gross at 10 houses since 2017. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,300 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,168–$1,629, n=18). The auction record is $10,080 for Abstract #410 (2024, Wright). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abstract #410, 1960 | Painting | $10,080 | Wright | Feb 2024 |
| 2 | Abstract Blue/Yellow, 1962 | Painting | $7,560 | Rago Arts | Dec 2023 |
| 3 | Abstract, 1958 | Painting | $6,930 | Wright | Oct 2024 |
| 4 | Abstract #397, 1960 | Painting | $6,930 | Rago Arts | Dec 2023 |
| 5 | Abstract #336, 1959 | Painting | $6,048 | Rago Arts | Sep 2023 |
| 6 | Orange Square, 1921 | Painting | $6,048 | Wright | Feb 2024 |
| 7 | Arrow Blue White Orange, 1961 | Canvas | $5,292 | Wright | Jul 2024 |
| 8 | Greens Abstract, 1969 | Painting | $4,788 | Rago Arts | Sep 2023 |
| 9 | Cityscape - Construction, 1952 | Painting | $4,410 | Wright | Jul 2024 |
| 10 | Blue Stripe UFO Abstract, 1960 | Painting | $4,192 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Aug 2024 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 50 | $1,890 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 35 | $2,048 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 14 | $1,354 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 54 results from 10 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Sidney Gross is an American artist with 69 auction lots recorded since 2016, median price $1,890. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Sidney Gross sold in 2026 for $2,048, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**2 Sidney Gross works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Sidney Gross work worth?

Across 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sidney Gross work is $1,890.

The median Sidney Gross painting sells for $1,890 across 47 lots.

The median Sidney Gross work on paper sells for $179 across 1 lots.

Large (over 120 cm) Sidney Gross paintings typically sell for $1,364–$4,301 (the middle half of 31 sold lots).

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 57 | $1,890† | $10,080 | 82.5% | 2026-06-09 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $179† | $179† | — | 2020-06-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $7,245 | $10,080 | — | 2024-10-31 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $1,176–$1,720† | $1,342† | $3,250 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 31 | $1,364–$4,301 | $2,048 | $10,080 |

† 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 | 2024 | $10,080 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $7,560 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $179† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Gross worth?

Across 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sidney Gross work is $1,890. The median Sidney Gross painting sells for $1,890 across 47 lots. The median Sidney Gross work on paper sells for $179 across 1 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Sidney Gross paintings typically sell for $1,364–$4,301 (the middle half of 31 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Sidney Gross painting?

Based on 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Sidney Gross painting is $1,890. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Sidney Gross's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Sidney Gross painting is $10,080.

### What is the average price of a large Sidney Gross painting?

Based on 31 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Sidney Gross painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $2,048, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a medium Sidney Gross painting?

Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Sidney Gross painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,342, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Sidney Gross's auction record is $10,080, set in 2024.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Sidney Gross auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/sidney-gross (updated 2026-11-02).

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.