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# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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.

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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, “Doris Ulmann auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/doris-ulmann (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.