Eliot Porter (1901–1990)
What is Eliot Porter’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 148 auction results for Eliot Porter at 19 houses since 1995. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,249 including buyer’s premium (middle half $909–$1,783, n=8). The auction record is $31,308 for Intimate Landscapes (2014, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trees | 10 original photographs | $18,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Feb 2006 |
| 2 | Fine group of vibrant nature studies, 1968-1974 | Photographs | $16,800 | Swann Auction Galleries | May 2010 |
| 3 | Selected Images | Twelve dye transfer prints | $13,750 | Phillips | Oct 2014 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Intimate Landscapes, 1979 | New York: Daniel Wolf Press, 1979. Ten dye transfer prints | $31,308 | Phillips | Nov 2014 |
| 2 | Intimate Landscapes, 1979 | New York: Daniel Wolf Press, 1979. Ten dye transfer prints | $18,750 | Phillips | Oct 2017 |
| 3 | In Wildness, 1981 | New York: Daniel Wolf Press, 1981. Ten dye transfer prints | $17,500 | Phillips | Oct 2017 |
| 4 | Intimate Landscapes, 1956 | Dye-transfer prints | $16,380 | Sotheby's | Dec 2022 |
| 5 | Trees | Dye-transfer prints | $16,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 2005 |
| 6 | Intimate Landscapes, 1979 | New York: Daniel Wolf Press, 1979. Ten dye-transfer prints | $15,000 | Phillips | Apr 2017 |
| 7 | Trees | Photographs | $15,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Feb 2007 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 48 | $4,030 |
| Works on paper | 5 | $3,120 |
| Photographs | 77 | $2,500 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 9 | $7,050 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 110 | $3,120 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 148 results from 19 houses · How we compute these figures
Eliot Porter is an American artist with 192 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $2,812. 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 Eliot Porter sold in 2025 for $3,048, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Eliot Porter on OpeningBid →What is a Eliot Porter work worth?
Across 146 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Eliot Porter work is $2,812.
The median Eliot Porter photograph sells for $2,600 across 113 lots.
The median Eliot Porter print sells for $3,500 across 19 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Eliot Porter photographs typically sell for $1,198–$6,125 (the middle half of 99 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 | 21 | $3,500†‡ | $16,380 | 90.5% | 2026-10-15 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Photography | 124 | $2,600†‡ | $31,308 | 91.1% | 2026-06-26 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $16,800 | $31,308 | — | 2022-12-16 |
† 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) | 18 | $2,100–$6,240†‡ | $3,430†‡ | $16,380 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 99 | $1,198–$6,125†‡ | $2,500†‡ | $31,308 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $2,820–$11,465 | $7,500 | $16,000 |
† 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 | 2014 | $31,308 |
| Photography | 2017 | $18,750 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $16,380 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $15,000 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Eliot Porter worth?
Across 146 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Eliot Porter work is $2,812. The median Eliot Porter photograph sells for $2,600 across 113 lots. The median Eliot Porter print sells for $3,500 across 19 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Eliot Porter photographs typically sell for $1,198–$6,125 (the middle half of 99 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 Eliot Porter photograph?
Based on 113 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Eliot Porter photograph is $2,600. 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 Eliot Porter's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Eliot Porter photograph is $31,308.
What is the average price of a Eliot Porter print?
Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Eliot Porter print is $3,500. 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 Eliot Porter's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Eliot Porter print is $16,380.
What is the average price of a small Eliot Porter photograph?
Based on 99 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Eliot Porter photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,500, 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 the average price of a small Eliot Porter print?
Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Eliot Porter print (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,430, 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 Eliot Porter's auction record?
Eliot Porter's auction record is $31,308, set in 2014.
See the full Eliot Porter record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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