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

# Danny Lyon (b. 1942)

Danny Lyon is an American artist with 97 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $1,100. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Danny Lyon sold in 2026 for $3,302, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Danny Lyon work worth?

Across 70 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Danny Lyon work is $1,100.

The median Danny Lyon photograph sells for $1,080 across 60 lots.

The median Danny Lyon print sells for $3,571 across 6 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Danny Lyon photographs typically sell for $1,150–$2,214 (the middle half of 25 sold lots).

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 6 | $3,571 | $6,000 | — | 2026-03-19 |
| Photography | 71 | $1,080 | $212,841 | 84.5% | 2025-12-16 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $16,124 | $212,841 | — | 2020-10-01 |

## Price by size

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 25 | $1,150–$2,214 | $1,555 | $212,841 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2006 | $212,841 |
| Photography | 2020 | $25,200 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $6,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $5,000 |

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 Danny Lyon worth?

Across 70 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Danny Lyon work is $1,100. The median Danny Lyon photograph sells for $1,080 across 60 lots. The median Danny Lyon print sells for $3,571 across 6 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Danny Lyon photographs typically sell for $1,150–$2,214 (the middle half of 25 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Danny Lyon photograph?

Based on 60 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Danny Lyon photograph is $1,080.

### What is Danny Lyon's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Danny Lyon photograph is $212,841.

### What is the average price of a small Danny Lyon photograph?

Based on 25 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Danny Lyon photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,555, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Danny Lyon's auction record?

Danny Lyon's auction record is $212,841, 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, “Danny Lyon auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/danny-lyon (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.