Cook (1926–2008)
Cook is an artist with 16 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $165. 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 Cook is recorded as sold in 2025 for $198; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full Cook record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Cook on OpeningBid →What is a Cook work worth?
Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Cook work is $165.
The median Cook print sells for $198 across 7 lots.
The median Cook photograph sells for $337 across 1 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 | 14 | $198‡ | $396‡ | 50% | 2025-11-12 |
| Photography | 1 | $337 | $337 | — | 2020-08-19 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $396‡ |
| Photography | 2020 | $337 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $264‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Cook worth?
Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Cook work is $165. The median Cook print sells for $198 across 7 lots. The median Cook photograph sells for $337 across 1 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 Cook print?
Based on 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Cook print is $198. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Cook's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Cook print is $396. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is Cook's auction record?
Cook's auction record is $396, set in 2025. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
See the full Cook record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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