Clarence H. White (1871–1925)
What is Clarence H. White’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 44 auction results for Clarence H. White at 8 houses since 1995. Over the last 24 months the median price was $212 including buyer’s premium (middle half $185–$700, n=7). The auction record is $103,000 for telegraph poles (2008, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | telegraph poles | — | $103,000 | Sotheby's | Apr 2008 |
| 2 | Reclining Nude, 1919 | Platinum print, mounted on board | $57,229 | Christie's | Feb 2016 |
| 3 | the canopied bed | — | $49,000 | Sotheby's | Apr 2008 |
| 4 | The bath-room, morning | Photographs | $36,800 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 1998 |
| 5 | Three Graces, 1900 | Platinum print | $21,850 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 1999 |
| 6 | Nude | Platinum print | $18,750 | Phillips | Oct 2018 |
| 7 | Portrait of a Seated Boy (possibly Maynard White), circa 1910 | Platinum print | $16,180 | Christie's | Oct 1999 |
| 8 | Nude Study, Miss Mabel Cramer, 1907 | Platinum print | $14,307 | Christie's | Feb 2016 |
| 9 | Alfred Stieglitz, circa 1906 | Waxed platinum print, mounted to tissue | $12,800 | Sotheby's | Apr 2026 |
| 10 | Selected Images, 1890s | Three platinum prints | $12,600 | Phillips | Oct 2022 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 15 | $12,600 |
| Other | 21 | $1,725 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 29 | $1,955 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 44 results from 8 houses · How we compute these figures
Clarence H. White is an American artist with 58 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $2,380.
A work by Clarence H. White sold in 2026 for $12,800, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Clarence H. White on OpeningBid →What is a Clarence H. White work worth?
Across 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Clarence H. White work is $2,380.
The median Clarence H. White photograph sells for $1,978 across 31 lots.
The median Clarence H. White print sells for $13,454 across 6 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Clarence H. White photographs typically sell for $845–$4,599 (the middle half of 26 sold lots).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 9 | $13,454 | $57,229 | 66.7% | 2022-10-12 |
| Photography | 36 | $1,978 | $36,800 | 86.1% | 2026-10-15 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $57,229 | $103,000 | — | 2016-02-17 |
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $5,032–$35,052 | $13,454 | $57,229 |
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 26 | $845–$4,599 | $1,790 | $36,800 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $57,229 |
| Prints & Editions | 2008 | $41,967 |
| Photography | 1998 | $36,800 |
| Photography | 1999 | $21,850 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Clarence H. White worth?
Across 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Clarence H. White work is $2,380. The median Clarence H. White photograph sells for $1,978 across 31 lots. The median Clarence H. White print sells for $13,454 across 6 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Clarence H. White photographs typically sell for $845–$4,599 (the middle half of 26 sold lots).
What is the average price of a Clarence H. White photograph?
Based on 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Clarence H. White photograph is $1,978.
What is Clarence H. White's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Clarence H. White photograph is $36,800.
What is the average price of a small Clarence H. White photograph?
Based on 26 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Clarence H. White photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,790, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Clarence H. White's auction record?
Clarence H. White's auction record is $103,000, set in 2008.
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