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Vincent van Gogh (1866–1911)

What is Vincent van Gogh’s work worth?

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 299 auction results for Vincent van Gogh at 63 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $185,204 including buyer’s premium (middle half $174–$1,937,453, n=28). The auction record is $117,180,000 for Verger avec cyprès (2022, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture
#WorkMediumPriceHouseSold
1Verger avec cyprès, 1853Oil paint$117,180,000Christie'sNov 2022
2Laboureur dans un champ, 1853Oil paint$81,312,500Christie'sNov 2017
3Cabanes de bois parmi les oliviers et cyprès, 1853Oil paint$71,350,000Christie'sNov 2021
4Piles de romans parisiens et roses dans une verre (Romans parisiens), 1929Oil paint$62,710,000Sotheby'sNov 2025
5Champs près des Alpilles, 1853Oil paint$51,915,000Christie'sMay 2022
6Jeune homme au bleuet, 1853Oil paint$46,732,500Christie'sNov 2021
7L'Arlésienne, Madame Ginoux, 1890Oil paint$40,336,000Christie'sMay 2006
8Arbres dans le jardin de l'asile, 1853Oil paint$40,000,000Christie'sMay 2019
9Vue de l’asile et de la Chapelle Saint-Paul de Mausole (Saint-Rémy), 1853Oil paint$39,687,500Christie'sMay 2018
10Le pont de Trinquetaille, 1853Oil paint$39,290,000Christie'sMay 2021
Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)
MediumSalesMedian
Paintings68$4,322,064
Works on paper50$1,017,500
Other41$527,956
Prints31$84,000
Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)
SizeSalesMedian
Medium (50-120 cm)64$2,602,250
Small (under 50 cm)107$672,500

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 299 results from 63 houses · How we compute these figures

Vincent van Gogh is a Dutch artist with 360 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $332,500. 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 Vincent van Gogh sold in 2026 for $1,179,169, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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What is a Vincent van Gogh work worth?

Across 263 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Vincent van Gogh work is $332,500.

The median Vincent van Gogh print sells for $145 across 103 lots.

The median Vincent van Gogh painting sells for $1,977,796 across 88 lots.

The median Vincent van Gogh work on paper sells for $931,035 across 75 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Vincent van Gogh work on papers typically sell for $521,967–$1,491,958 (the middle half of 52 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Vincent van Gogh paintings typically sell for $213–$15,584,347 (the middle half of 48 sold 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

CategoryLots trackedMedian priceRecord priceSell-throughLast sale
Prints & Editions133$145†‡$672,50077.4%2026-07-31
Paintings107$2M†‡$117M82.2%2026-05-21
Works on Paper77$931,035‡$35.9M97.4%2026-10-23
Sculpture & Installation2$1,177$1,181—2023-04-04
Masterpieces (top of market)147$1.3M‡$117M—2026-10-23

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Vincent van Gogh's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (133 lots) median $145 with 77.4% sell-through. Paintings (107 lots) median $1,977,796, record $117,180,000. A typical Vincent van Gogh painting sells for around 13,684× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 147 lots) the median is $1,271,867.

Price by size

Prints & Editions

SizeSold lotsTypical range (p25–p75)MedianRecord
small (under 50 cm)39$945–$171,782†‡$4,250†‡$672,500
medium (50–120 cm)22$31–$179†‡$48†‡$668

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Paintings

SizeSold lotsTypical range (p25–p75)MedianRecord
small (under 50 cm)32$810,725–$6.2M†‡$2.1M†‡$46.7M
medium (50–120 cm)48$213–$15.6M†‡$3.9M†‡$117M

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Works on Paper

SizeSold lotsTypical range (p25–p75)MedianRecord
small (under 50 cm)52$521,967–$1.5M$861,229$11.2M
medium (50–120 cm)22$759,299–$3M‡$1.2M‡$35.9M

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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

Notable results

MediumYearPrice
Paintings2022$117M
Paintings2017$81.3M
Works on Paper2021$35.9M
Works on Paper2026$29.4M
Prints & Editions2017$672,500
Prints & Editions2011$662,500
Sculpture & Installation2023$1,181
Sculpture & Installation2021$1,173

The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.

Frequently asked questions

What is a Vincent van Gogh worth?

Across 263 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Vincent van Gogh work is $332,500. The median Vincent van Gogh print sells for $145 across 103 lots. The median Vincent van Gogh painting sells for $1,977,796 across 88 lots. The median Vincent van Gogh work on paper sells for $931,035 across 75 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Vincent van Gogh work on papers typically sell for $521,967–$1,491,958 (the middle half of 52 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Vincent van Gogh paintings typically sell for $213–$15,584,347 (the middle half of 48 sold 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 Vincent van Gogh print?

Based on 103 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Vincent van Gogh print is $145. 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 Vincent van Gogh's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Vincent van Gogh print is $672,500.

What is the average price of a Vincent van Gogh painting?

Based on 88 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Vincent van Gogh painting is $1,977,796. 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 Vincent van Gogh's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Vincent van Gogh painting is $117,180,000.

What is the average price of a Vincent van Gogh work on paper?

Based on 75 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Vincent van Gogh work on paper is $931,035. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

What is Vincent van Gogh's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Vincent van Gogh work on paper is $35,855,000.

What is the average price of a small Vincent van Gogh work on paper?

Based on 52 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Vincent van Gogh work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $861,229, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

What is the average price of a medium Vincent van Gogh painting?

Based on 48 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Vincent van Gogh painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,899,738, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Vincent van Gogh's auction record?

Vincent van Gogh's auction record is $117,180,000, set in 2022.

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