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# Vincent van Gogh (1866–1911)

## What is Vincent van Gogh’s work worth? {#value}

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**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Verger avec cyprès, 1853 | Oil paint | $117,180,000 | Christie's | Nov 2022 |
| 2 | Laboureur dans un champ, 1853 | Oil paint | $81,312,500 | Christie's | Nov 2017 |
| 3 | Cabanes de bois parmi les oliviers et cyprès, 1853 | Oil paint | $71,350,000 | Christie's | Nov 2021 |
| 4 | Piles de romans parisiens et roses dans une verre (Romans parisiens), 1929 | Oil paint | $62,710,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2025 |
| 5 | Champs près des Alpilles, 1853 | Oil paint | $51,915,000 | Christie's | May 2022 |
| 6 | Jeune homme au bleuet, 1853 | Oil paint | $46,732,500 | Christie's | Nov 2021 |
| 7 | L'Arlésienne, Madame Ginoux, 1890 | Oil paint | $40,336,000 | Christie's | May 2006 |
| 8 | Arbres dans le jardin de l'asile, 1853 | Oil paint | $40,000,000 | Christie's | May 2019 |
| 9 | Vue de l’asile et de la Chapelle Saint-Paul de Mausole (Saint-Rémy), 1853 | Oil paint | $39,687,500 | Christie's | May 2018 |
| 10 | Le pont de Trinquetaille, 1853 | Oil paint | $39,290,000 | Christie's | May 2021 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 68 | $4,322,064 |
| Works on paper | 50 | $1,017,500 |
| Other | 41 | $527,956 |
| Prints | 31 | $84,000 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| 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](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

**3 Vincent van Gogh works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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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

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 133 | $145†‡ | $672,500 | 77.4% | 2026-07-31 |
| Paintings | 107 | $2M†‡ | $117M | 82.2% | 2026-05-21 |
| Works on Paper | 77 | $931,035‡ | $35.9M | 97.4% | 2026-10-23 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $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

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $117M |
| Paintings | 2017 | $81.3M |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $35.9M |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $29.4M |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $672,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $662,500 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $1,181 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $1,173 |

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 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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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.