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# Virgil Finlay (1914–1971)

Virgil Finlay is an American artist with 11 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $1,868.

A work by Virgil Finlay sold in 2022 for $2,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Virgil Finlay work worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Virgil Finlay work is $1,868.

The median Virgil Finlay work on paper sells for $1,868 across 4 lots.

The median Virgil Finlay print sells for $353 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $353 | $353 | — | 2002-03-22 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $1,868 | $6,240 | 80% | 2022-12-15 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $6,240 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $2,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2002 | $353 |

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 Virgil Finlay worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Virgil Finlay work is $1,868. The median Virgil Finlay work on paper sells for $1,868 across 4 lots. The median Virgil Finlay print sells for $353 across 1 lots.

### What is Virgil Finlay's auction record?

Virgil Finlay's auction record is $6,240, set in 2021.

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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, “Virgil Finlay auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/virgil-finlay-2 (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.