Eudora Welty (1909–2001)
Eudora Welty is an American artist with 46 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $2,000. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Eudora Welty sold in 2025 for $32,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Eudora Welty work is $2,000.
The median Eudora Welty photograph sells for $2,550 across 31 lots.
The median Eudora Welty work on paper sells for $1,187 across 1 lots.
The median Eudora Welty print sells for $56,120 across 1 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Eudora Welty photographs typically sell for $1,725–$4,175 (the middle half of 30 sold 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 | 1 | $56,120 | $56,120 | — | 2016-07-16 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $1,187 | $1,187 | — | 2024-05-23 |
| Photography | 31 | $2,550† | $32,500 | — | 2025-09-12 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $32,500† | $56,120 | — | 2025-09-12 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 30 | $1,725–$4,175† | $2,555† | $32,500 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $56,120 |
| Photography | 2025 | $32,500 |
| Photography | 2023 | $20,000† |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $1,187 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Eudora Welty worth?
Across 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Eudora Welty work is $2,000. The median Eudora Welty photograph sells for $2,550 across 31 lots. The median Eudora Welty work on paper sells for $1,187 across 1 lots. The median Eudora Welty print sells for $56,120 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Eudora Welty photographs typically sell for $1,725–$4,175 (the middle half of 30 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Eudora Welty photograph?
Based on 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Eudora Welty photograph is $2,550. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Eudora Welty's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Eudora Welty photograph is $32,500.
What is the average price of a small Eudora Welty photograph?
Based on 30 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Eudora Welty photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,555, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Eudora Welty's auction record?
Eudora Welty's auction record is $56,120, set in 2016.
See the full Eudora Welty record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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