Carl Moon (1878–1948)
Carl Moon is an American artist with 59 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $1,600. 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 Carl Moon sold in 2026 for $12,160, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carl Moon work is $1,600.
The median Carl Moon photograph sells for $1,550 across 26 lots.
The median Carl Moon painting sells for $5,002 across 2 lots.
The median Carl Moon print sells for $385 across 1 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Carl Moon photographs typically sell for $1,024–$2,238 (the middle half of 26 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 | 1 | $385 | $385 | — | 1992-02-08 |
| Paintings | 2 | $5,002 | $8,625 | — | 2008-02-19 |
| Photography | 36 | $1,550‡ | $12,160 | 72.2% | 2026-03-18 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Carl Moon's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $385. Paintings (2 lots) median $5,002, record $8,625. A typical Carl Moon painting sells for around 13× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 26 | $1,024–$2,238‡ | $1,550‡ | $12,160 |
‡ 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 | 2026 | $12,160 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $8,625 |
| Photography | 2011 | $4,800 |
| Paintings | 1994 | $1,380 |
| Prints & Editions | 1992 | $385 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Carl Moon worth?
Across 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carl Moon work is $1,600. The median Carl Moon photograph sells for $1,550 across 26 lots. The median Carl Moon painting sells for $5,002 across 2 lots. The median Carl Moon print sells for $385 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Carl Moon photographs typically sell for $1,024–$2,238 (the middle half of 26 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 Carl Moon photograph?
Based on 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Carl Moon photograph is $1,550. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Carl Moon's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Carl Moon photograph is $12,160.
What is the average price of a small Carl Moon photograph?
Based on 26 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Carl Moon photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,550, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Carl Moon's auction record?
Carl Moon's auction record is $12,160, set in 2026.
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