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# 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.

## What is a Duane Michals work 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).

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

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Duane Michals auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/duane-michals (updated 2026-11-03).

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.