Alvin Langdon Coburn (1882–1966)
Alvin Langdon Coburn is an American artist with 159 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $1,500. 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 Alvin Langdon Coburn sold in 2025 for $7,142, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Alvin Langdon Coburn on OpeningBid →What is a Alvin Langdon Coburn work worth?
Across 130 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alvin Langdon Coburn work is $1,500.
The median Alvin Langdon Coburn photograph sells for $1,540 across 118 lots.
The median Alvin Langdon Coburn print sells for $1,692 across 6 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Alvin Langdon Coburn photographs typically sell for $650–$6,961 (the middle half of 36 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 | 6 | $1,692 | $134,130 | — | 2019-10-14 |
| Photography | 132 | $1,540†‡ | $655,236 | 89.4% | 2025-11-21 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $134,130 | $655,236 | — | 2016-02-17 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $1,430–$2,500 | $1,955 | $134,130 |
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 36 | $650–$6,961†‡ | $2,472†‡ | $655,236 |
† 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 | 2004 | $655,236 |
| Photography | 2004 | $374,446 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $134,130 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $2,500 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Alvin Langdon Coburn worth?
Across 130 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alvin Langdon Coburn work is $1,500. The median Alvin Langdon Coburn photograph sells for $1,540 across 118 lots. The median Alvin Langdon Coburn print sells for $1,692 across 6 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Alvin Langdon Coburn photographs typically sell for $650–$6,961 (the middle half of 36 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 Alvin Langdon Coburn photograph?
Based on 118 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alvin Langdon Coburn photograph is $1,540. 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 Alvin Langdon Coburn's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Alvin Langdon Coburn photograph is $655,236.
What is the average price of a small Alvin Langdon Coburn photograph?
Based on 36 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Alvin Langdon Coburn photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,472, 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 Alvin Langdon Coburn's auction record?
Alvin Langdon Coburn's auction record is $655,236, set in 2004.
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