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# Woodie Long (1942–2009)

## What is Woodie Long’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 46 auction results for Woodie Long at 9 houses since 2013. Over the last 24 months the median price was $601 including buyer’s premium (middle half $362–$859, n=22). The auction record is $4,062 for Jumping on Grandma's Bed (2021, Freeman's Hindman). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jumping on Grandma's Bed | Acrylic on board | $4,062 | Freeman's Hindman | Apr 2021 |
| 2 | Dancing Women, 1942 | Paint on board | $1,625 | Neal Auction Company | Sep 2025 |
| 3 | Flag composition, 1996 | Acrylic on canvas | $1,500 | John Moran Auctioneers | May 2026 |
| 4 | Crowded Street, 1942 | Oil on found car door | $1,375 | Neal Auction Company | Sep 2025 |
| 5 | Women with Watermelons, 1942 | 2 paint on found license plates | $1,062 | Neal Auction Company | Nov 2025 |
| 6 | Sharecroppers Carrying Cotton, 1942 | Paint on paper | $1,024 | Neal Auction Company | Mar 2024 |
| 7 | Dancing Women, 1942 | Oil on found car door | $937 | Neal Auction Company | Oct 2025 |
| 8 | Cane Pole Fishing from Boat, 1942 | Paint on panel | $875 | Neal Auction Company | Dec 2025 |
| 9 | Church Ladies, 1942 | Paint on found metal | $812 | Neal Auction Company | Oct 2025 |
| 10 | Block Party, 1942 | Oil on wood assemblage | $768 | Neal Auction Company | Feb 2023 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 24 | $601 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 12 | $621 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $387 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 46 results from 9 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Woodie Long is an American artist with 44 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $462. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Woodie Long sold in 2026 for $1,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Woodie Long work worth?

Across 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Woodie Long work is $462.

The median Woodie Long painting sells for $475 across 37 lots.

The median Woodie Long work on paper sells for $200 across 1 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Woodie Long paintings typically sell for $250–$585 (the middle half of 21 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 42 | $475† | $1,625 | 88.1% | 2026-05-19 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $200† | $200† | — | 2022-05-19 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $1,562† | $4,062 | — | 2026-05-19 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 21 | $250–$585† | $357† | $1,062 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $384–$812† | $617† | $1,625 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $1,625 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $1,500† |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $200† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Woodie Long worth?

Across 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Woodie Long work is $462. The median Woodie Long painting sells for $475 across 37 lots. The median Woodie Long work on paper sells for $200 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Woodie Long paintings typically sell for $250–$585 (the middle half of 21 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Woodie Long painting?

Based on 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Woodie Long painting is $475. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Woodie Long's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Woodie Long painting is $1,625.

### What is the average price of a small Woodie Long painting?

Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Woodie Long painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $357, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a medium Woodie Long painting?

Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Woodie Long painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $617, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Woodie Long's auction record?

Woodie Long's auction record is $4,062, set in 2021.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Woodie Long auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/woodie-long (updated 2026-11-03).

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.