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# Sidney Laufman (1891–1985)

Sidney Laufman is an American artist with 11 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $1,035. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Sidney Laufman sold in 2024 for $4,064, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Sidney Laufman work worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sidney Laufman work is $1,035.

The median Sidney Laufman painting sells for $1,170 across 6 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 | 9 | $1,170† | $4,064 | 66.7% | 2024-09-11 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $1,035–$1,304† | $1,304† | $4,064 |

† 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 | $4,064 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $1,304 |

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 Laufman worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sidney Laufman work is $1,035. The median Sidney Laufman painting sells for $1,170 across 6 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Sidney Laufman's auction record is $4,064, set in 2024.

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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 Laufman auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/sidney-laufman (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.