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

# Cindy Sherman (b. 1954)

## What is Cindy Sherman’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 948 auction results for Cindy Sherman at 53 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $11,670 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,456–$74,054, n=86). The auction record is $6,773,000 for Untitled Film Stills (2014, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled Film Stills, 1977 | Cartes-de-visite | $6,773,000 | Christie's | Nov 2014 |
| 2 | Untitled (color coupler print), 1981 | Color coupler print | $3,890,500 | Christie's | May 2011 |
| 3 | Untitled (chromogenic print), 1981 | Hand coloring | $3,150,000 | Christie's | Nov 2021 |
| 4 | Untitled #96, 1981 | Color coupler print | $2,882,500 | Christie's | May 2012 |
| 5 | Untitled No. 92, 1981 | Color | $2,112,000 | Christie's | May 2007 |
| 6 | Untitled (chromogenic print), 1981 | Hand coloring | $2,070,000 | Christie's | Nov 2021 |
| 7 | Untitled #92, 1981 | Color | $2,045,000 | Christie's | Nov 2013 |
| 8 | Untitled (chromogenic print), 1981 | Hand coloring | $1,590,000 | Christie's | Nov 2021 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled Film Still #48, 1979 | Wool | $2,965,000 | Christie's | May 2015 |
| 2 | Untitled Film Still #13, 1978 | Cartes-de-visite | $2,271,000 | Christie's | Nov 2025 |

**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 661 | $20,991 |
| Other | 149 | $13,030 |
| Works on paper | 17 | $2,750 |
| Prints | 23 | $1,625 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 164 | $92,683 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 262 | $30,000 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 377 | $7,620 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 948 results from 53 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Cindy Sherman is an American artist with 1,120 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $16,458. 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 $71,214, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**2 Cindy Sherman works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Cindy Sherman work worth?

Across 947 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Cindy Sherman work is $16,458.

The median Cindy Sherman photograph sells for $17,472 across 745 lots.

The median Cindy Sherman print sells for $15,292 across 96 lots.

The median Cindy Sherman work on paper sells for $98,997 across 28 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Cindy Sherman photographs typically sell for $3,119–$27,500 (the middle half of 353 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Cindy Sherman photographs typically sell for $5,266–$105,725 (the middle half of 226 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 | 108 | $15,292†‡ | $3.9M | 88.9% | 2026-10-22 |
| Paintings | 1 | $828 | $828 | — | 2023-02-08 |
| Works on Paper | 30 | $98,997 | $2.1M | 93.3% | 2025-11-04 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 4 | $144,000 | $170,500 | 75% | 2010-03-11 |
| Photography | 842 | $17,472†‡ | $6.8M | 88.5% | 2026-10-22 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 215 | $241,300‡ | $6.8M | — | 2026-10-01 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Cindy Sherman's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (108 lots) median $15,292 with 88.9% sell-through. Paintings (1 lots) median $828, record $828. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 215 lots) the median is $241,300.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 40 | $1,188–$13,778†‡ | $8,314†‡ | $107,950 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 32 | $4,844–$48,125 | $17,005 | $206,500 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 23 | $83,751–$645,124 | $295,500 | $3.9M |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $16,730–$110,340 | $31,070 | $228,000 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 15 | $91,324–$389,471 | $217,000 | $2.1M |

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 353 | $3,119–$27,500†‡ | $7,577†‡ | $6.8M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 226 | $5,266–$105,725†‡ | $33,565†‡ | $3M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 134 | $33,850–$244,491‡ | $76,888‡ | $3.1M |

† 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 | 2014 | $6.8M |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $3.9M |
| Photography | 2021 | $3.1M |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $2.9M |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $2.1M |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $2M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2009 | $170,500 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2007 | $144,000 |

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 947 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Cindy Sherman work is $16,458. The median Cindy Sherman photograph sells for $17,472 across 745 lots. The median Cindy Sherman print sells for $15,292 across 96 lots. The median Cindy Sherman work on paper sells for $98,997 across 28 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Cindy Sherman photographs typically sell for $3,119–$27,500 (the middle half of 353 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Cindy Sherman photographs typically sell for $5,266–$105,725 (the middle half of 226 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 745 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Cindy Sherman photograph is $17,472. 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 $6,773,000.

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

Based on 96 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Cindy Sherman print is $15,292. 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 print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Cindy Sherman print is $3,890,500.

### What is the average price of a Cindy Sherman work on paper?

Based on 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Cindy Sherman work on paper is $98,997.

### What is Cindy Sherman's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Cindy Sherman work on paper is $2,112,000.

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

Based on 353 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Cindy Sherman photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $7,577, 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 the average price of a medium Cindy Sherman photograph?

Based on 226 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Cindy Sherman photograph (medium (50–120 cm)) is $33,565, 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 Cindy Sherman's auction record?

Cindy Sherman's auction record is $6,773,000, set in 2014.

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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.