> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/cindy-sherman · updated 2026-11-02

# Cindy Sherman (b. 1954)

Cindy Sherman is an American artist with 143 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $37,531. 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 Cindy Sherman sold in 2026 for $44,721, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Cindy Sherman work worth?

Across 115 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Cindy Sherman work is $37,531.

The median Cindy Sherman photograph sells for $25,734 across 67 lots.

The median Cindy Sherman print sells for $63,228 across 39 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Cindy Sherman photographs typically sell for $11,272–$213,886 (the middle half of 29 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Cindy Sherman photographs typically sell for $6,745–$81,998 (the middle half of 28 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 | 41 | $63,228‡ | $1.3M | 95.1% | 2014-03-06 |
| Photography | 78 | $25,734†‡ | $628,642 | 85.9% | 2026-04-16 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 27 | $248,726 | $1.3M | — | 2020-10-01 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 24 | $13,064–$82,621‡ | $59,465‡ | $523,522 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $52,915–$256,084 | $120,141 | $1.3M |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 28 | $6,745–$81,998‡ | $13,252‡ | $335,872 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 29 | $11,272–$213,886‡ | $44,721‡ | $628,642 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $1.3M |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $1M |
| Photography | 2011 | $628,642 |
| Photography | 2011 | $628,642 |

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 Cindy Sherman worth?

Across 115 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Cindy Sherman work is $37,531. The median Cindy Sherman photograph sells for $25,734 across 67 lots. The median Cindy Sherman print sells for $63,228 across 39 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Cindy Sherman photographs typically sell for $11,272–$213,886 (the middle half of 29 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Cindy Sherman photographs typically sell for $6,745–$81,998 (the middle half of 28 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 Cindy Sherman photograph?

Based on 67 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Cindy Sherman photograph is $25,734. 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 Cindy Sherman's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Cindy Sherman photograph is $628,642.

### What is the average price of a Cindy Sherman print?

Based on 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Cindy Sherman print is $63,228. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Cindy Sherman's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Cindy Sherman print is $1,256,798.

### What is the average price of a medium Cindy Sherman photograph?

Based on 29 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Cindy Sherman photograph (medium (50–120 cm)) is $44,721, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a small Cindy Sherman photograph?

Based on 28 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Cindy Sherman photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $13,252, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Cindy Sherman's auction record?

Cindy Sherman's auction record is $1,256,798, set in 2006.

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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, “Cindy Sherman auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/cindy-sherman (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.