Chester Higgins Jr. (b. 1946)
What is Chester Higgins Jr.’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 10 auction results for Chester Higgins Jr. at 6 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,584 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,432–$7,500, n=5). The auction record is $18,109 for Moslem woman, New York, 1990 (2007, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Moslem woman, New York, 1990 | — | $18,109 | Sotheby's | Nov 2007 |
| 2 | Moslem Woman, New York, 1990 | — | $9,015 | Sotheby's | Nov 2008 |
| 3 | Muslim Woman, New York City, 1946 | Pencil | $7,500 | Swann Auction Galleries | Feb 2025 |
| 4 | Eyes of Allah, Islam, 1990 | Platinum palladium print | $3,584 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Jul 2026 |
| 5 | A Young Muslim Woman in Brooklyn, 1990, 1990 | Platinum palladium print | $2,432 | Freeman's Hindman | Sep 2026 |
| 6 | Macon Co, 1946 | Ink | $1,920 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 2010 |
| 7 | Mursi Girl, 1990 | Platinum palladium print | $448 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Jul 2026 |
| 8 | The Gautier bull-pen, 1950 | Gelatin silver print | $281 | Swann Auction Galleries | Mar 2016 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A Young Muslim Woman in Brooklyn, 2007 | Platinum | $9,403 | Christie's | Jun 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 6 | $2,176 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 10 results from 6 houses · How we compute these figures
Chester Higgins Jr. is an American artist with 13 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $3,008. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Chester Higgins Jr. sold in 2026 for $3,584, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Chester Higgins Jr. on OpeningBid →What is a Chester Higgins Jr. work worth?
Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chester Higgins Jr. work is $3,008.
The median Chester Higgins Jr. photograph sells for $1,410 across 6 lots.
The median Chester Higgins Jr. print sells for $7,500 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | — | 2025-02-13 |
| Photography | 6 | $1,410† | $9,403 | — | 2026-07-30 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $448–$1,920† | $900† | $3,584 |
† 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 | 2025 | $9,403 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $7,500 |
| Photography | 2026 | $3,584 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Chester Higgins Jr. worth?
Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chester Higgins Jr. work is $3,008. The median Chester Higgins Jr. photograph sells for $1,410 across 6 lots. The median Chester Higgins Jr. print sells for $7,500 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Chester Higgins Jr.'s auction record?
Chester Higgins Jr.'s auction record is $18,109, set in 2007.
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