Doris Ulmann (1882–1934)
Doris Ulmann is an African American artist with 63 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $1,800.
A work by Doris Ulmann sold in 2023 for $8,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Doris Ulmann on OpeningBid →What is a Doris Ulmann work worth?
Across 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Doris Ulmann work is $1,800.
The median Doris Ulmann photograph sells for $2,185 across 37 lots.
The median Doris Ulmann print sells for $16,337 across 2 lots.
The median Doris Ulmann work on paper sells for $1,080 across 2 lots.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | $16,337 | $28,614 | 66.7% | 2016-02-17 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $1,080 | $1,700 | — | 2002-10-21 |
| Photography | 43 | $2,185 | $38,400 | 86% | 2023-12-15 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $38,400 | $38,400 | — | 2012-02-28 |
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $1,150–$2,760 | $2,185 | $38,400 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2012 | $38,400 |
| Photography | 2012 | $38,400 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $28,614 |
| Prints & Editions | 1999 | $4,059 |
| Works on Paper | 2002 | $1,700 |
| Works on Paper | 1997 | $460 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Doris Ulmann worth?
Across 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Doris Ulmann work is $1,800. The median Doris Ulmann photograph sells for $2,185 across 37 lots. The median Doris Ulmann print sells for $16,337 across 2 lots. The median Doris Ulmann work on paper sells for $1,080 across 2 lots.
What is the average price of a Doris Ulmann photograph?
Based on 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Doris Ulmann photograph is $2,185.
What is Doris Ulmann's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Doris Ulmann photograph is $38,400.
What is the average price of a small Doris Ulmann photograph?
Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Doris Ulmann photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,185, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Doris Ulmann's auction record?
Doris Ulmann's auction record is $38,400, set in 2012.
See the full Doris Ulmann record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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