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# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Carl Mydans auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/carl-mydans (updated 2026-11-02).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.