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# Doris Ulmann (1882–1934)

## What is Doris Ulmann’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 52 auction results for Doris Ulmann at 10 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,063 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,883–$4,290, n=10). The auction record is $40,000 for Baptism (2017, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baptism | Waxed platinum print, tipped to a mount | $40,000 | Phillips | Apr 2017 |
| 2 | Lang Syne Plantation, South Carolina, c. 1927 | Platinum print, mounted on card | $16,250 | Christie's | Oct 2019 |
| 3 | Lang Syne Plantation, South Carolina, c. 1927 | Platinum print, mounted on card | $10,000 | Christie's | Oct 2019 |
| 4 | Lang Syne Plantation, South Carolina, c. 1927 | Platinum print, mounted on card | $10,000 | Christie's | Oct 2019 |
| 5 | a group of boys, south carolina | — | $6,875 | Sotheby's | Oct 2008 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roll, Jordan, Roll, 1882 | 120 photogravures bound in book | $10,080 | Christie's | Apr 2025 |
| 2 | Roll, Jordan, Roll, 1882 | Photographs | $10,000 | Bonhams | Oct 2014 |
| 3 | Spinner, 1932 | Platinum print | $6,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Feb 2025 |
| 4 | Spinner, 1932 | Platinum print | $5,750 | Swann Auction Galleries | Apr 2023 |
| 5 | Man in doorway of American Folk Song Society, circa 1930 | Platinum print | $5,500 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 2014 |

**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 41 | $2,500 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 43 | $2,500 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 52 results from 10 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Doris Ulmann is an American artist with 70 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $2,340. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Doris Ulmann sold in 2026 for $4,864, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Doris Ulmann work worth?

Across 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Doris Ulmann work is $2,340.

The median Doris Ulmann photograph sells for $2,420 across 50 lots.

The median Doris Ulmann work on paper sells for $1,875 across 1 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Doris Ulmann photographs typically sell for $1,091–$3,812 (the middle half of 48 sold lots).

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 1 | $1,875 | $1,875 | — | 2021-05-27 |
| Photography | 62 | $2,420† | $40,000 | 80.6% | 2026-10-22 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $16,250 | $40,000 | — | 2025-04-17 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 48 | $1,091–$3,812† | $2,420† | $40,000 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2017 | $40,000 |
| Photography | 2019 | $16,250 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $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 Doris Ulmann worth?

Across 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Doris Ulmann work is $2,340. The median Doris Ulmann photograph sells for $2,420 across 50 lots. The median Doris Ulmann work on paper sells for $1,875 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Doris Ulmann photographs typically sell for $1,091–$3,812 (the middle half of 48 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Doris Ulmann photograph?

Based on 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Doris Ulmann photograph is $2,420. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Doris Ulmann's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Doris Ulmann photograph is $40,000.

### What is the average price of a small Doris Ulmann photograph?

Based on 48 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Doris Ulmann photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,420, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Doris Ulmann's auction record?

Doris Ulmann's auction record is $40,000, set in 2017.

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