Duane Michals (b. 1932)
Duane Michals is an American artist with 80 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $1,960. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Duane Michals sold in 2024 for $5,737, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 64 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Duane Michals work is $1,960.
The median Duane Michals photograph sells for $2,200 across 57 lots.
The median Duane Michals print sells for $6,649 across 1 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Duane Michals photographs typically sell for $2,060–$7,721 (the middle half of 35 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 | 1 | $6,649 | $6,649 | — | 1999-10-08 |
| Photography | 64 | $2,200‡ | $32,168 | 89.1% | 2026-07-09 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $15,009 | $32,168 | — | 2006-04-24 |
‡ 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) | 35 | $2,060–$7,721‡ | $4,269‡ | $32,168 |
‡ 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 | 2006 | $32,168 |
| Photography | 2005 | $15,742 |
| Prints & Editions | 1999 | $6,649 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Duane Michals worth?
Across 64 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Duane Michals work is $1,960. The median Duane Michals photograph sells for $2,200 across 57 lots. The median Duane Michals print sells for $6,649 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Duane Michals photographs typically sell for $2,060–$7,721 (the middle half of 35 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Duane Michals photograph?
Based on 57 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Duane Michals photograph is $2,200. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Duane Michals's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Duane Michals photograph is $32,168.
What is the average price of a small Duane Michals photograph?
Based on 35 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Duane Michals photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,269, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Duane Michals's auction record?
Duane Michals's auction record is $32,168, set in 2006.
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