Garry Winogrand (1928–1984)
What is Garry Winogrand’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 394 auction results for Garry Winogrand at 23 houses since 1995. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,973 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,092–$3,836, n=50). The auction record is $116,500 for Women Are Beautiful (2008, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FIFTEEN PHOTOGRAPHS, 1974 | Photographs, each mounted | $59,375 | Sotheby's | Mar 2009 |
| 2 | Los Angeles, Calif., 1969 | Cartes-de-visite | $54,610 | Sotheby's | May 2023 |
| 3 | Statue of Liberty Ferry, New York (Circle Line), 1971 | Cartes-de-visite | $40,640 | Sotheby's | May 2023 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Women Are Beautiful, 1928 | Gelatin silver prints | $116,500 | Christie's | Oct 2008 |
| 2 | Women are Beautiful, 1981 | New York: RFG Publishing, Inc., 1981. Eighty-five gelatin silver prints | $87,500 | Phillips | Apr 2019 |
| 3 | Women Are Beautiful, 1928 | Gelatin silver prints | $84,000 | Christie's | Apr 2005 |
| 4 | Women Are Beautiful, 1981 | New York: RFG Publishing, Inc., 1981. Eighty-five gelatin silver prints | $77,400 | Phillips | Oct 2026 |
| 5 | Women are Beautiful, 1981 | Cartes-de-visite | $63,500 | Sotheby's | May 2023 |
| 6 | Women Are Beautiful, 1981 | New York: RFG Publishing, Inc., 1981. Eighty-five gelatin silver prints | $50,000 | Phillips | Apr 2017 |
| 7 | 15 Big Shots, 1983 | Photographs | $45,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Feb 2016 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 316 | $3,832 |
| Other | 34 | $1,740 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 308 | $3,983 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 394 results from 23 houses · How we compute these figures
Garry Winogrand is an American artist with 577 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $2,890. 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 Garry Winogrand sold in 2026 for $6,350, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Garry Winogrand on OpeningBid →What is a Garry Winogrand work worth?
Across 393 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Garry Winogrand work is $2,890.
The median Garry Winogrand photograph sells for $3,000 across 364 lots.
The median Garry Winogrand work on paper sells for $2,068 across 3 lots.
The median Garry Winogrand print sells for $1,651 across 3 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Garry Winogrand photographs typically sell for $1,560–$9,375 (the middle half of 333 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 | 3 | $1,651 | $6,350 | — | 2026-10-15 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $2,068 | $3,355 | — | 2015-11-21 |
| Photography | 469 | $3,000†‡ | $116,500 | 77.6% | 2026-10-08 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 20 | $40,640 | $116,500 | — | 2026-10-08 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 333 | $1,560–$9,375†‡ | $3,300†‡ | $116,500 |
† 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 | 2008 | $116,500 |
| Photography | 2019 | $87,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $6,350 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $3,355 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $2,068 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $1,651 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Garry Winogrand worth?
Across 393 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Garry Winogrand work is $2,890. The median Garry Winogrand photograph sells for $3,000 across 364 lots. The median Garry Winogrand work on paper sells for $2,068 across 3 lots. The median Garry Winogrand print sells for $1,651 across 3 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Garry Winogrand photographs typically sell for $1,560–$9,375 (the middle half of 333 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 Garry Winogrand photograph?
Based on 364 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Garry Winogrand photograph is $3,000. 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 Garry Winogrand's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Garry Winogrand photograph is $116,500.
What is the average price of a small Garry Winogrand photograph?
Based on 333 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Garry Winogrand photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,300, 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 Garry Winogrand's auction record?
Garry Winogrand's auction record is $116,500, set in 2008.
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