Carl Mydans (1907–2004)
Carl Mydans is an American artist with 78 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $1,440. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Carl Mydans sold in 2022 for $2,375, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Carl Mydans on OpeningBid →What is a Carl Mydans work worth?
Across 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carl Mydans work is $1,440.
The median Carl Mydans photograph sells for $1,440 across 36 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Carl Mydans photographs typically sell for $506–$2,625 (the middle half of 27 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photography | 48 | $1,440† | $9,375 | 75% | 2025-12-16 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 27 | $506–$2,625† | $1,440† | $9,375 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $1,450–$3,398 | $2,240 | $7,103 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2022 | $9,375 |
| Photography | 2020 | $7,103 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Carl Mydans worth?
Across 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carl Mydans work is $1,440. The median Carl Mydans photograph sells for $1,440 across 36 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Carl Mydans photographs typically sell for $506–$2,625 (the middle half of 27 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Carl Mydans photograph?
Based on 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Carl Mydans photograph is $1,440. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Carl Mydans's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Carl Mydans photograph is $9,375.
What is the average price of a small Carl Mydans photograph?
Based on 27 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Carl Mydans photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,440, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Carl Mydans's auction record?
Carl Mydans's auction record is $9,375, set in 2022.
See the full Carl Mydans record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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