Eadweard Muybridge (1830–1904)
Eadweard Muybridge is a GB artist with 161 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $2,485. 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 Eadweard Muybridge sold in 2026 for $4,224, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 127 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Eadweard Muybridge work is $2,485.
The median Eadweard Muybridge photograph sells for $3,016 across 80 lots.
The median Eadweard Muybridge print sells for $1,210 across 24 lots.
The median Eadweard Muybridge work on paper sells for $103 across 1 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Eadweard Muybridge photographs typically sell for $1,159–$5,702 (the middle half of 36 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Eadweard Muybridge photographs typically sell for $3,253–$13,787 (the middle half of 28 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 27 | $1,210†‡ | $5,500 | 88.9% | 2026-04-30 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $103 | $103 | — | 1995-06-22 |
| Photography | 91 | $3,016‡ | $81,000 | 87.9% | 2026-04-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $57,600 | $81,000 | — | 2017-04-20 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 21 | $1,000–$3,750‡ | $1,625‡ | $5,500 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 36 | $1,159–$5,702 | $2,485 | $81,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 28 | $3,253–$13,787 | $6,466 | $68,711 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2009 | $81,000 |
| Photography | 2000 | $68,711 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $5,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $4,500 |
| Works on Paper | 1995 | $103 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Eadweard Muybridge worth?
Across 127 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Eadweard Muybridge work is $2,485. The median Eadweard Muybridge photograph sells for $3,016 across 80 lots. The median Eadweard Muybridge print sells for $1,210 across 24 lots. The median Eadweard Muybridge work on paper sells for $103 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Eadweard Muybridge photographs typically sell for $1,159–$5,702 (the middle half of 36 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Eadweard Muybridge photographs typically sell for $3,253–$13,787 (the middle half of 28 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 Eadweard Muybridge photograph?
Based on 80 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Eadweard Muybridge photograph is $3,016. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Eadweard Muybridge's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Eadweard Muybridge photograph is $81,000.
What is the average price of a Eadweard Muybridge print?
Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Eadweard Muybridge print is $1,210. 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 Eadweard Muybridge's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Eadweard Muybridge print is $5,500.
What is the average price of a small Eadweard Muybridge photograph?
Based on 36 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Eadweard Muybridge photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,485, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is the average price of a medium Eadweard Muybridge photograph?
Based on 28 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Eadweard Muybridge photograph (medium (50–120 cm)) is $6,466, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Eadweard Muybridge's auction record?
Eadweard Muybridge's auction record is $81,000, set in 2009.
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