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# Denny Lyon (b. 1942)

Denny Lyon is an USA artist with 85 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $1,590. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Denny Lyon sold in 2020 for $2,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Denny Lyon work worth?

Across 56 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Denny Lyon work is $1,590.

The median Denny Lyon photograph sells for $1,740 across 50 lots.

The median Denny Lyon print sells for $1,875 across 3 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Denny Lyon photographs typically sell for $1,770–$3,395 (the middle half of 32 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 | 3 | $1,875 | $5,500 | — | 2019-03-28 |
| Photography | 73 | $1,740‡ | $7,500 | 68.5% | 2023-01-11 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $5,598 | $7,500 | — | 2019-04-18 |

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

## Price by size

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 32 | $1,770–$3,395‡ | $2,387‡ | $7,500 |

‡ 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 | 2019 | $7,500 |
| Photography | 2015 | $5,598 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $5,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $1,875 |

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 Denny Lyon worth?

Across 56 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Denny Lyon work is $1,590. The median Denny Lyon photograph sells for $1,740 across 50 lots. The median Denny Lyon print sells for $1,875 across 3 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Denny Lyon photographs typically sell for $1,770–$3,395 (the middle half of 32 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Based on 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Denny Lyon photograph is $1,740. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Denny Lyon photograph is $7,500.

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

Based on 32 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Denny Lyon photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,387, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Denny Lyon's auction record is $7,500, set in 2019.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Denny Lyon auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/denny-lyon (updated 2026-11-01).

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.