Winold Reiss (1886–1953)
Winold Reiss is an American artist with 41 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $3,875. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Winold Reiss sold in 2026 for $6,400, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Winold Reiss work is $3,875.
The median Winold Reiss work on paper sells for $16,380 across 17 lots.
The median Winold Reiss print sells for $600 across 7 lots.
The median Winold Reiss painting sells for $24,825 across 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 11 | $600 | $950 | 63.6% | 2023-11-16 |
| Paintings | 2 | $24,825 | $48,400 | — | 2024-07-27 |
| Works on Paper | 17 | $16,380 | $72,800 | — | 2026-09-18 |
Winold Reiss's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (11 lots) median $600 with 63.6% sell-through. Paintings (2 lots) median $24,825, record $48,400. A typical Winold Reiss painting sells for around 41× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $19,182–$38,044 | $23,800 | $72,800 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $3,000–$7,610 | $3,750 | $16,250 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $72,800 |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $50,400 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $48,400 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $1,250 |
| Prints & Editions | 2004 | $950 |
| Prints & Editions | 2002 | $800 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Winold Reiss worth?
Across 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Winold Reiss work is $3,875. The median Winold Reiss work on paper sells for $16,380 across 17 lots. The median Winold Reiss print sells for $600 across 7 lots. The median Winold Reiss painting sells for $24,825 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Winold Reiss work on paper?
Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Winold Reiss work on paper is $16,380.
What is Winold Reiss's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Winold Reiss work on paper is $72,800.
What is the average price of a Winold Reiss print?
Based on 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Winold Reiss print is $600.
What is Winold Reiss's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Winold Reiss print is $950.
What is the average price of a small Winold Reiss work on paper?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Winold Reiss work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $23,800, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Winold Reiss's auction record?
Winold Reiss's auction record is $313,600, set in 2005.
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