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# 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.

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

## 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.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Elizabeth Catlett auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/elizabeth-catlett (updated 2026-11-01).

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.