Aaron Siskind (1903–1991)
Aaron Siskind is an American artist with 204 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $1,552. 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 Aaron Siskind sold in 2020 for $4,913, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Aaron Siskind on OpeningBid →What is a Aaron Siskind work worth?
Across 120 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Aaron Siskind work is $1,552.
The median Aaron Siskind photograph sells for $1,800 across 111 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Aaron Siskind photographs typically sell for $1,335–$5,820 (the middle half of 62 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 | 2 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Photography | 137 | $1,800†‡ | $38,259 | 81% | 2020-10-14 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $14,812 | $38,259 | — | 2020-04-03 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 62 | $1,335–$5,820†‡ | $2,250†‡ | $38,259 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2012 | $38,259 |
| Photography | 2007 | $17,925 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Aaron Siskind worth?
Across 120 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Aaron Siskind work is $1,552. The median Aaron Siskind photograph sells for $1,800 across 111 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Aaron Siskind photographs typically sell for $1,335–$5,820 (the middle half of 62 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 Aaron Siskind photograph?
Based on 111 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Aaron Siskind photograph is $1,800. 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 Aaron Siskind's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Aaron Siskind photograph is $38,259.
What is the average price of a small Aaron Siskind photograph?
Based on 62 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Aaron Siskind photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,250, 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 Aaron Siskind's auction record?
Aaron Siskind's auction record is $38,259, set in 2012.
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