Andres Serrano (b. 1950)
What is Andres Serrano’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 208 auction results for Andres Serrano at 31 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $11,526 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,346–$21,420, n=26). The auction record is $183,321 for Piss Christ (2022, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Piss Christ, 1987 | Cibachrome print, silicone and plexiglass | $183,321 | Sotheby's | Oct 2022 |
| 2 | Black Supper, 1990 | Photographs | $132,394 | Sotheby's | Nov 2025 |
| 3 | Piss Christ | Dye destruction print, face-mounted to Plexiglas | $125,000 | Phillips | Apr 2016 |
| 4 | Piss Christ | Cibachrome print, face-mounted to Plexiglas, in artist's stained wood frame | $112,500 | Phillips | May 2014 |
| 5 | Pieta II, 1990 | Photo | $88,949 | Sotheby's | Jan 2024 |
| 6 | Red Pope I-III, 1990 | Triptych - 3 Cibachrome prints mounted on Plexiglas in artist's frames | $64,779 | Christie's | Feb 2001 |
| 7 | Crucifixion, 1987 | Cibachrome print | $58,750 | Christie's | Oct 2000 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Piss Christ, 1987 | Cibachrome print face-mounted to Plexiglas | $173,000 | Christie's | Nov 2014 |
| 2 | Piss Christ, 1987 | Cibachrome print mounted on Plexiglas | $105,000 | Christie's | May 2000 |
| 3 | Red Pope I - III, 1990 | Cibachrome prints, silicone and Plexiglas | $82,250 | Christie's | Nov 2000 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 121 | $13,171 |
| Photographs | 65 | $12,456 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 74 | $17,167 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 94 | $10,080 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $1,066 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 208 results from 31 houses · How we compute these figures
Andres Serrano is an American artist with 279 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $12,122. 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 Andres Serrano sold in 2026 for $23,220, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 205 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Andres Serrano work is $12,122.
The median Andres Serrano photograph sells for $12,500 across 123 lots.
The median Andres Serrano print sells for $11,715 across 54 lots.
The median Andres Serrano work on paper sells for $12,850 across 4 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Andres Serrano photographs typically sell for $5,167–$17,531 (the middle half of 60 sold lots).
Large (over 120 cm) Andres Serrano photographs typically sell for $11,562–$24,924 (the middle half of 46 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 | 62 | $11,715 | $183,321 | 87.1% | 2026-06-16 |
| Paintings | 4 | $8,577 | $53,340 | — | 2026-02-12 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $12,850 | $31,070 | 80% | 2024-06-20 |
| Photography | 145 | $12,500† | $173,000 | 84.8% | 2026-10-08 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 10 | $108,750 | $183,321 | — | 2025-11-19 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Andres Serrano's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (62 lots) median $11,715 with 87.1% sell-through. Paintings (4 lots) median $8,577, record $53,340. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 10 lots) the median is $108,750.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 24 | $5,229–$18,165 | $10,000 | $105,000 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 24 | $9,900–$25,922 | $18,101 | $183,321 |
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $650–$1,270† | $792† | $6,250 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 60 | $5,167–$17,531† | $9,658† | $173,000 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 46 | $11,562–$24,924 | $16,722 | $88,949 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $183,321 |
| Photography | 2014 | $173,000 |
| Photography | 2025 | $132,394 |
| Prints & Editions | 2000 | $105,000 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $53,340 |
| Works on Paper | 2004 | $31,070 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $13,200 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $11,250 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Andres Serrano worth?
Across 205 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Andres Serrano work is $12,122. The median Andres Serrano photograph sells for $12,500 across 123 lots. The median Andres Serrano print sells for $11,715 across 54 lots. The median Andres Serrano work on paper sells for $12,850 across 4 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Andres Serrano photographs typically sell for $5,167–$17,531 (the middle half of 60 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) Andres Serrano photographs typically sell for $11,562–$24,924 (the middle half of 46 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 Andres Serrano photograph?
Based on 123 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Andres Serrano photograph is $12,500. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Andres Serrano's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Andres Serrano photograph is $173,000.
What is the average price of a Andres Serrano print?
Based on 54 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Andres Serrano print is $11,715.
What is Andres Serrano's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Andres Serrano print is $183,321.
What is the average price of a medium Andres Serrano photograph?
Based on 60 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Andres Serrano photograph (medium (50–120 cm)) is $9,658, 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 large Andres Serrano photograph?
Based on 46 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Andres Serrano photograph (large (over 120 cm)) is $16,722, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Andres Serrano's auction record?
Andres Serrano's auction record is $183,321, set in 2022.
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