Winslow Homer (1836–1910)
What is Winslow Homer’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 163 auction results for Winslow Homer at 18 houses since 1990. Over the last 24 months the median price was $92,075 including buyer’s premium (middle half $46,550–$304,800, n=18). The auction record is $4,572,500 for Where are the Boats? (2018, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Where are the Boats?, 1883 | Pencil | $4,572,500 | Christie's | May 2018 |
| 2 | Fishergirls Coiling Tackle | Watercolor on paper | $4,521,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2007 |
| 3 | The Coral Divers, 1836 | Pencil | $2,642,500 | Christie's | Dec 1998 |
| 4 | Two Girls and a Boat, Tynemouth, England, 1836 | Watercolor | $2,532,500 | Christie's | Dec 1998 |
| 5 | Two Girls on the Beach, Tynemouth, 1881 | Pencil | $2,440,000 | Sotheby's | Dec 2020 |
| 6 | Farmer with a Pitchfork, 1874 | Oil paint | $2,359,500 | Christie's | May 2004 |
| 7 | Portrait of a Lady | Watercolor on paper | $2,169,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2007 |
| 8 | Girl Reading Under an Oak Tree, 1836 | Oil paint | $1,876,000 | Christie's | May 2000 |
| 9 | Sounding Reveille, 1871 | Oil paint | $1,815,000 | Christie's | Nov 2019 |
| 10 | A Mountain Climber Resting, 1869 | Oil paint | $1,778,000 | Christie's | Jan 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 14 | $1,280,000 |
| Other | 36 | $295,100 |
| Works on paper | 43 | $113,400 |
| Prints | 56 | $6,411 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 64 | $110,675 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 69 | $50,000 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 163 results from 18 houses · How we compute these figures
Winslow Homer is an American artist with 218 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $74,000. 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 Winslow Homer sold in 2026 for $95,250, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 159 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Winslow Homer work is $74,000.
The median Winslow Homer work on paper sells for $212,500 across 69 lots.
The median Winslow Homer print sells for $6,250 across 64 lots.
The median Winslow Homer painting sells for $706,500 across 17 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Winslow Homer prints typically sell for $3,037–$26,250 (the middle half of 48 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Winslow Homer work on papers typically sell for $57,988–$425,525 (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 | 69 | $6,250†‡ | $128,520 | 92.8% | 2026-10-22 |
| Paintings | 17 | $706,500 | $2.4M | — | 2026-01-22 |
| Works on Paper | 75 | $212,500†‡ | $4.6M | 92% | 2026-01-24 |
| Photography | 2 | $50,800 | $74,000 | — | 1999-10-05 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 67 | $475,500 | $4.6M | — | 2026-01-24 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Winslow Homer's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (69 lots) median $6,250 with 92.8% sell-through. Paintings (17 lots) median $706,500, record $2,359,500. A typical Winslow Homer painting sells for around 113× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 67 lots) the median is $475,500.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $1,419–$36,888†‡ | $3,906†‡ | $90,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 48 | $3,037–$26,250‡ | $8,088‡ | $128,520 |
† 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) | 11 | $144,950–$1.6M | $511,500 | $2.4M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $690,700–$1.6M | $1.3M | $1.9M |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 48 | $57,988–$425,525†‡ | $107,100†‡ | $4.6M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 19 | $250,650–$842,500 | $399,500 | $2.6M |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $4.6M |
| Works on Paper | 1998 | $2.6M |
| Paintings | 2004 | $2.4M |
| Paintings | 2000 | $1.9M |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $128,520 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $113,400 |
| Photography | 1999 | $74,000 |
| Photography | 1999 | $27,600 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Winslow Homer worth?
Across 159 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Winslow Homer work is $74,000. The median Winslow Homer work on paper sells for $212,500 across 69 lots. The median Winslow Homer print sells for $6,250 across 64 lots. The median Winslow Homer painting sells for $706,500 across 17 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Winslow Homer prints typically sell for $3,037–$26,250 (the middle half of 48 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Winslow Homer work on papers typically sell for $57,988–$425,525 (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 Winslow Homer work on paper?
Based on 69 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Winslow Homer work on paper is $212,500. 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 Winslow Homer's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Winslow Homer work on paper is $4,572,500.
What is the average price of a Winslow Homer print?
Based on 64 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Winslow Homer print is $6,250. 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 Winslow Homer's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Winslow Homer print is $128,520.
What is the average price of a Winslow Homer painting?
Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Winslow Homer painting is $706,500.
What is Winslow Homer's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Winslow Homer painting is $2,359,500.
What is the average price of a medium Winslow Homer print?
Based on 48 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Winslow Homer print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $8,088, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a small Winslow Homer work on paper?
Based on 48 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Winslow Homer work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $107,100, 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 Winslow Homer's auction record?
Winslow Homer's auction record is $4,572,500, set in 2018.
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