Ellen Carey (b. 1952)
What is Ellen Carey’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 21 auction results for Ellen Carey at 5 houses since 1999. Over the last 24 months the median price was $950 including buyer’s premium (middle half $750–$1,683, n=19). The auction record is $3,500 for Painted Black & White Self Portrait Series (2026, Cottone Auctions). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Painted Black & White Self Portrait Series, 1978 | Gelatin silver print | $3,500 | Cottone Auctions | Mar 2026 |
| 2 | Pulls (CMY), 1997 | Ink | $3,048 | Rago Arts | Jun 2025 |
| 3 | Pulls (CMY), 1997 | Unique large-format Polaroid Polacolor print composite | $2,400 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Jun 2025 |
| 4 | Pulls (CMY), 1997 | — | $2,400 | Wright | Jun 2025 |
| 5 | Untitled (Polaroid Polacolor print), 1985 | Ink | $2,159 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Jul 2025 |
| 6 | Untitled (Polaroid Polacolor print), 1987 | Ink | $1,207 | Rago Arts | Jun 2025 |
| 7 | Untitled (polaroid polacolor prints in four parts), 1991 | Ink | $1,207 | Rago Arts | Jun 2025 |
| 8 | Penlights & Movies, 2007 | Unique large-format Polaroid Polacolor print | $1,088 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Jul 2026 |
| 9 | Three Circles, 1981 | Cartes-de-visite | $1,008 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Aug 2023 |
| 10 | Untitled (triptych), 1991 | Ink | $953 | Rago Arts | Jun 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 7 | $1,008 |
| Other | 10 | $950 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 8 | $1,048 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 21 results from 5 houses · How we compute these figures
Ellen Carey is an American artist with 28 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $950.
A work by Ellen Carey sold in 2026 for $1,088, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Ellen Carey on OpeningBid →What is a Ellen Carey work worth?
Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ellen Carey work is $950.
The median Ellen Carey photograph sells for $1,008 across 5 lots.
The median Ellen Carey work on paper sells for $1,207 across 6 lots.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 6 | $1,207 | $3,048 | — | 2025-07-31 |
| Photography | 9 | $1,008 | $3,500 | 55.6% | 2026-07-30 |
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $953–$1,207 | $1,207 | $2,159 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2026 | $3,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $3,048 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $2,159 |
| Photography | 2026 | $1,088 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Ellen Carey worth?
Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ellen Carey work is $950. The median Ellen Carey photograph sells for $1,008 across 5 lots. The median Ellen Carey work on paper sells for $1,207 across 6 lots.
What is Ellen Carey's auction record?
Ellen Carey's auction record is $3,500, set in 2026.
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