Victor Higgins (1884–1949)
What is Victor Higgins’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 29 auction results for Victor Higgins at 10 houses since 1991. Over the last 24 months the median price was $13,440 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,000–$27,940, n=5). The auction record is $833,000 for Taos in Winter (2019, Coeur d'Alene Art Auction). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taos in Winter | Oil on canvas | $833,000 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2019 |
| 2 | Going Home, 1918 | Oil paint | $773,000 | Christie's | Nov 2015 |
| 3 | Canyon Drive, Santa Fe, 1914 | Oil paint | $769,000 | Christie's | May 2008 |
| 4 | Rug Pattern (Still Life with Zinnias), 1945 | Oil paint | $497,000 | Christie's | May 2016 |
| 5 | Pink and Black, 1918 | Oil on canvas | $414,400 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2005 |
| 6 | The Wampum Traders, 1917 | Oil paint | $386,500 | Christie's | Nov 2012 |
| 7 | Mountain Village, circa 1936 | Oil on canvas | $287,500 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2008 |
| 8 | The Green Picket Fence, circa 1930s | Oil on canvas | $218,500 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2008 |
| 9 | Aspens | Oil on canvas | $212,800 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2007 |
| 10 | A Pink Shawl, circa 1920 | Oil on board | $202,300 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2016 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 16 | $215,650 |
| Works on paper | 9 | $27,940 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $68,940 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 8 | $39,755 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 29 results from 10 houses · How we compute these figures
Victor Higgins is an American artist with 34 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $90,000. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Victor Higgins sold in 2023 for $90,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Victor Higgins work is $90,000.
The median Victor Higgins painting sells for $131,850 across 14 lots.
The median Victor Higgins work on paper sells for $27,940 across 9 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 | 15 | $131,850 | $833,000 | 93.3% | 2023-11-11 |
| Works on Paper | 10 | $27,940† | $35,700 | 90% | 2026-05-15 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 13 | $287,500 | $833,000 | — | 2023-07-15 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $29,750–$157,300 | $90,000 | $833,000 |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $3,722–$27,575† | $4,500† | $35,700 |
† 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 | 2019 | $833,000 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $773,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $35,700 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $35,100 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Victor Higgins worth?
Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Victor Higgins work is $90,000. The median Victor Higgins painting sells for $131,850 across 14 lots. The median Victor Higgins work on paper sells for $27,940 across 9 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Victor Higgins painting?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Victor Higgins painting is $131,850.
What is Victor Higgins's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Victor Higgins painting is $833,000.
What is Victor Higgins's auction record?
Victor Higgins's auction record is $833,000, set in 2019.
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