> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/stephen-greene · updated 2026-11-02

# Stephen Greene (1918–1999)

Stephen Greene is an American artist with 31 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $728. 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 Stephen Greene is recorded as sold in 2026 for $1,000; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Stephen Greene work worth?

Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Stephen Greene work is $728.

The median Stephen Greene painting sells for $1,328 across 10 lots.

The median Stephen Greene work on paper sells for $800 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 13 | $1,328† | $12,600 | 76.9% | 2025-04-10 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $800 | $800 | — | 2006-06-08 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2024 | $12,600 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $3,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $800 |

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 Stephen Greene worth?

Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Stephen Greene work is $728. The median Stephen Greene painting sells for $1,328 across 10 lots. The median Stephen Greene work on paper sells for $800 across 1 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 Stephen Greene painting?

Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Stephen Greene painting is $1,328. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Stephen Greene's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Stephen Greene painting is $12,600.

### What is Stephen Greene's auction record?

Stephen Greene's auction record is $12,600, 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, “Stephen Greene auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/stephen-greene (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.