Elizabeth Catlett (1915–2012)
Elizabeth Catlett is an American artist with 29 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $3,250. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Elizabeth Catlett sold in 2025 for $50,800, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Elizabeth Catlett on OpeningBid →What is a Elizabeth Catlett work worth?
Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Elizabeth Catlett work is $3,250.
The median Elizabeth Catlett print sells for $1,625 across 9 lots.
The median Elizabeth Catlett work on paper sells for $1,840 across 5 lots.
The median Elizabeth Catlett sculpture sells for $33,134 across 4 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 | 10 | $1,625 | $4,500 | 90% | 2024-03-21 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $1,840 | $9,500 | — | 2005-09-15 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 5 | $33,134 | $49,461 | 80% | 2020-10-02 |
| Photography | 2 | $1,250 | $1,250 | 50% | 2019-03-15 |
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $1,218–$2,545 | $1,625 | $4,500 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2013 | $49,461 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2013 | $47,368 |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $9,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $9,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $4,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2001 | $4,140 |
| Photography | 2019 | $1,250 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Elizabeth Catlett worth?
Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Elizabeth Catlett work is $3,250. The median Elizabeth Catlett print sells for $1,625 across 9 lots. The median Elizabeth Catlett work on paper sells for $1,840 across 5 lots. The median Elizabeth Catlett sculpture sells for $33,134 across 4 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Elizabeth Catlett's auction record?
Elizabeth Catlett's auction record is $50,800, set in 2025.
See the full Elizabeth Catlett record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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