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# Duke Ellington

Duke Ellington is an artist with 53 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $337.

A work by Duke Ellington sold in 2025 for $550, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Duke Ellington work worth?

Across 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Duke Ellington work is $337.

The median Duke Ellington photograph sells for $199 across 8 lots.

The median Duke Ellington work on paper sells for $2,400 across 7 lots.

The median Duke Ellington print sells for $325 across 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 7 | $325 | $1,659 | — | 2025-11-21 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $2,400 | $5,800 | — | 2011-05-11 |
| Photography | 8 | $199 | $1,083 | — | 2025-09-20 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $4,600 | $5,800 | — | 2011-05-11 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2004 | $5,800 |
| Works on Paper | 2004 | $4,600 |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $1,659 |
| Prints & Editions | 2004 | $1,200 |
| Photography | 2013 | $1,083 |
| Photography | 2025 | $550 |

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 Duke Ellington worth?

Across 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Duke Ellington work is $337. The median Duke Ellington photograph sells for $199 across 8 lots. The median Duke Ellington work on paper sells for $2,400 across 7 lots. The median Duke Ellington print sells for $325 across 7 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Duke Ellington's auction record?

Duke Ellington's auction record is $5,800, set in 2004.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.