Eugène Atget (1857–1927)
What is Eugène Atget’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 483 auction results for Eugène Atget at 31 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,357 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,911–$7,841, n=68). The auction record is $686,500 for Joueur d'Orgue (2010, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joueur d'Orgue, 1857 | Gelatin silver chloride print | $686,500 | Christie's | Apr 2010 |
| 2 | Femme, 1925 | Tirage albuminé mat d'époque. Vintage arrowroot print | $658,897 | Sotheby's | Nov 2009 |
| 3 | Rue Asselin, Paris, 1921, 1921 | Tirage albuminé | $133,464 | Christie's | Nov 2016 |
| 4 | Boutique Coiffeur, Boulevard de Strasbourg, 1912 | Printing-out-paper print | $125,000 | Phillips | Apr 2017 |
| 5 | Joueur de guitare, Paris, 1899, 1899 | Tirage albuminé | $117,775 | Christie's | Nov 2016 |
| 6 | Cour à Asnières, 1912 | Albumen print | $111,335 | Sotheby's | Nov 2009 |
| 7 | Coiffeur, Avenue de l'Observatoire, Paris, 1926, 1857 | Numéroté '118' (dans le négatif), cachet du photographe 'rue Campagne-Première' annoté '17 bis', titré et numéroté '118' au crayon (verso) | $109,931 | Christie's | Nov 2016 |
| 8 | Sans titre (Homme), 1921 | Albumen print | $90,001 | Sotheby's | Nov 2009 |
| 9 | Bon Marché, Paris, 1927, 1857 | Numéroté '126' (dans le négatif), cachet du photographe 'rue Campagne-Première' annoté '17 bis', titré et numéroté '126' au crayon (verso) | $87,705 | Christie's | Nov 2016 |
| 10 | Marchand d'abat-jour rue Lepic, 1898, 1857 | Titré au crayon et cachet du photographe 'rue campagne première' (au verso) | $79,713 | Christie's | Nov 2015 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 9 | $6,000 |
| Other | 15 | $5,075 |
| Photographs | 406 | $4,483 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 408 | $4,501 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 483 results from 31 houses · How we compute these figures
Eugène Atget is a French artist with 765 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $4,000. 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 Eugène Atget sold in 2026 for $6,096, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 481 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Eugène Atget work is $4,000.
The median Eugène Atget photograph sells for $3,659 across 429 lots.
The median Eugène Atget print sells for $10,000 across 25 lots.
The median Eugène Atget work on paper sells for $12,500 across 9 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Eugène Atget photographs typically sell for $1,850–$6,600 (the middle half of 397 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Eugène Atget prints typically sell for $4,186–$24,062 (the middle half of 24 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 | 26 | $10,000 | $75,000 | 96.2% | 2026-10-15 |
| Works on Paper | 13 | $12,500 | $56,250 | 69.2% | 2019-04-05 |
| Photography | 574 | $3,659†‡ | $686,500 | 74.7% | 2026-06-12 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 24 | $71,875 | $686,500 | — | 2026-04-08 |
† 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) | 24 | $4,186–$24,062 | $10,040 | $75,000 |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $5,075–$20,000 | $12,500 | $56,250 |
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 397 | $1,850–$6,600†‡ | $3,600†‡ | $686,500 |
† 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 | 2010 | $686,500 |
| Photography | 2009 | $658,897 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $75,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $75,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $56,250 |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $28,030 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Eugène Atget worth?
Across 481 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Eugène Atget work is $4,000. The median Eugène Atget photograph sells for $3,659 across 429 lots. The median Eugène Atget print sells for $10,000 across 25 lots. The median Eugène Atget work on paper sells for $12,500 across 9 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Eugène Atget photographs typically sell for $1,850–$6,600 (the middle half of 397 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Eugène Atget prints typically sell for $4,186–$24,062 (the middle half of 24 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 Eugène Atget photograph?
Based on 429 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Eugène Atget photograph is $3,659. 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 Eugène Atget's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Eugène Atget photograph is $686,500.
What is the average price of a Eugène Atget print?
Based on 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Eugène Atget print is $10,000.
What is Eugène Atget's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Eugène Atget print is $75,000.
What is the average price of a Eugène Atget work on paper?
Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Eugène Atget work on paper is $12,500.
What is Eugène Atget's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Eugène Atget work on paper is $56,250.
What is the average price of a small Eugène Atget photograph?
Based on 397 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Eugène Atget photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,600, 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 Eugène Atget print?
Based on 24 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Eugène Atget print (small (under 50 cm)) is $10,040, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Eugène Atget's auction record?
Eugène Atget's auction record is $686,500, set in 2010.
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