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# Claude Cahun (1894–1954)

Claude Cahun is an artist with 26 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $4,370.

A work by Claude Cahun sold in 2022 for $8,037, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Claude Cahun work worth?

Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Claude Cahun work is $4,370.

The median Claude Cahun photograph sells for $4,568 across 16 lots.

The median Claude Cahun print sells for $2,440 across 3 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 4 | $2,440 | $2,871 | 75% | 2022-06-09 |
| Photography | 18 | $4,568 | $77,031 | 88.9% | 2022-06-09 |

## Price by size

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $5,758–$15,600 | $8,226 | $77,031 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2008 | $77,031 |
| Photography | 2010 | $15,600 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $2,871 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $2,440 |

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 Claude Cahun worth?

Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Claude Cahun work is $4,370. The median Claude Cahun photograph sells for $4,568 across 16 lots. The median Claude Cahun print sells for $2,440 across 3 lots.

### What is the average price of a Claude Cahun photograph?

Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Claude Cahun photograph is $4,568.

### What is Claude Cahun's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Claude Cahun photograph is $77,031.

### What is Claude Cahun's auction record?

Claude Cahun's auction record is $77,031, set in 2008.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.