Dorothea Lange (1895–1965)
Dorothea Lange is an American artist with 150 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $4,572. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Dorothea Lange sold in 2026 for $19,050, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Dorothea Lange on OpeningBid →What is a Dorothea Lange work worth?
Across 112 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dorothea Lange work is $4,572.
The median Dorothea Lange photograph sells for $4,471 across 111 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Dorothea Lange photographs typically sell for $2,056–$18,487 (the middle half of 95 sold lots).
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photography | 129 | $4,471†‡ | $556,550 | 86% | 2026-10-15 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $142,016 | $556,550 | — | 2020-04-03 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 95 | $2,056–$18,487†‡ | $5,000†‡ | $556,550 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 | 2016 | $556,550 |
| Photography | 2007 | $149,545 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Dorothea Lange worth?
Across 112 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dorothea Lange work is $4,572. The median Dorothea Lange photograph sells for $4,471 across 111 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Dorothea Lange photographs typically sell for $2,056–$18,487 (the middle half of 95 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Dorothea Lange photograph?
Based on 111 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Dorothea Lange photograph is $4,471. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Dorothea Lange's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Dorothea Lange photograph is $556,550.
What is the average price of a small Dorothea Lange photograph?
Based on 95 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Dorothea Lange photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $5,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Dorothea Lange's auction record?
Dorothea Lange's auction record is $556,550, set in 2016.
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