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# Van Day Truex (1904–1979)

Van Day Truex is an American artist with 10 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $1,126.

A work by Van Day Truex sold in 2023 for $2,193, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Van Day Truex work worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Van Day Truex work is $1,126.

The median Van Day Truex work on paper sells for $969 across 8 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 8 | $969 | $6,875 | — | 2023-05-18 |

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $813–$2,193 | $1,126 | $2,193 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $6,875 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $2,193 |

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 Van Day Truex worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Van Day Truex work is $1,126. The median Van Day Truex work on paper sells for $969 across 8 lots.

### What is Van Day Truex's auction record?

Van Day Truex's auction record is $7,200, set in 2007.

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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, “Van Day Truex auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/van-day-truex (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.