Christopher Makos (b. 1948)
What is Christopher Makos’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 49 auction results for Christopher Makos at 24 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,068 including buyer’s premium (middle half $391–$4,639, n=14). The auction record is $8,385 for Untitled (Andy Kissing Liza) (2025, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (Andy Kissing Liza), 1619 | Monumental gelatin silver print, on photo paper mounted to foamcore (as issued) | $8,385 | Phillips | Oct 2025 |
| 2 | Andy Warhol (Altered Image), 1981 | Cartes-de-visite | $6,350 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Dec 2025 |
| 3 | Andy Warhol, 1985 | Gelatin silver prints | $5,000 | Sotheby's | Jun 2019 |
| 4 | Andy Warhol (Altered Image), 1981 | Gelatin silver print | $5,000 | Wright | Dec 2025 |
| 5 | Andy Warhol (Altered Image), 1981 | Gelatin silver print | $5,000 | Rago Arts | Dec 2025 |
| 6 | Old Blue Eyes #1, 1990 | Cartes-de-visite | $4,130 | Wright | May 2004 |
| 7 | Andy Warhol in Drag, 1981 | Silver print | $3,556 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 2026 |
| 8 | Andy Warhol. Together, 1948 | Photographs | $3,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | May 2008 |
| 9 | Nude study, 1989 | Silver print | $2,032 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 2026 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andy Warhol, 1981 | Cartes-de-visite | $2,250 | Christie's | May 2009 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 23 | $1,310 |
| Prints | 5 | $567 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $1,158 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 5 | $567 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 49 results from 24 houses · How we compute these figures
Christopher Makos is an American artist with 97 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $812. 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 Christopher Makos sold in 2026 for $2,032, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Christopher Makos work is $812.
The median Christopher Makos photograph sells for $883 across 34 lots.
The median Christopher Makos print sells for $660 across 7 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Christopher Makos photographs typically sell for $612–$1,574 (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 | 17 | $660 | $3,556 | 41.2% | 2026-10-15 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Photography | 49 | $883†‡ | $8,385 | 69.4% | 2026-03-24 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $5,000 | $8,385 | — | 2025-12-12 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 26 | $612–$1,574†‡ | $977†‡ | $6,350 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 | 2025 | $8,385 |
| Photography | 2025 | $6,350 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $3,556 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $2,032 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Christopher Makos worth?
Across 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Christopher Makos work is $812. The median Christopher Makos photograph sells for $883 across 34 lots. The median Christopher Makos print sells for $660 across 7 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Christopher Makos photographs typically sell for $612–$1,574 (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 Christopher Makos photograph?
Based on 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Christopher Makos photograph is $883. 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 Christopher Makos's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Christopher Makos photograph is $8,385.
What is the average price of a Christopher Makos print?
Based on 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Christopher Makos print is $660.
What is Christopher Makos's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Christopher Makos print is $3,556.
What is the average price of a small Christopher Makos photograph?
Based on 26 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Christopher Makos photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $977, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Christopher Makos's auction record?
Christopher Makos's auction record is $8,385, set in 2025.
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