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# 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.

## What is a Winold Reiss work 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Winold Reiss auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/winold-reiss (updated 2026-11-02).

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.