Imogen Cunningham (1883–1976)
What is Imogen Cunningham’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 289 auction results for Imogen Cunningham at 33 houses since 1992. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,064 including buyer’s premium (middle half $971–$7,344, n=31). The auction record is $361,000 for 'tower of jewels' (2007, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 'tower of jewels' | — | $361,000 | Sotheby's | Oct 2007 |
| 2 | Calla, 1331 | Cartes-de-visite | $350,000 | Phillips | Apr 2019 |
| 3 | 'AMPHITHEATRE NO. 2' | — | $348,000 | Sotheby's | Apr 2007 |
| 4 | 'formen einer blume' (magnolia blossom) | — | $301,000 | Sotheby's | Oct 2007 |
| 5 | Two Callas, 1925-1929 | Silver | $292,100 | John Moran Auctioneers | Dec 2023 |
| 6 | Triangles, circa 1929 | Gelatin silver print | $189,000 | Sotheby's | Apr 2021 |
| 7 | Calla with leaf | Cartes-de-visite | $110,500 | Phillips | Apr 2013 |
| 8 | Magnolia Blossom ('Formen Einer Blume') | Cartes-de-visite | $100,000 | Phillips | Apr 2019 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Magnolia Blossom, 1925 | Cartes-de-visite | $162,500 | Phillips | Apr 2017 |
| 2 | Magnolia Blossom, 1883 | Gelatin silver contact print | $125,000 | Christie's | Oct 2018 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 31 | $5,500 |
| Photographs | 222 | $4,032 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 234 | $4,250 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 289 results from 33 houses · How we compute these figures
Imogen Cunningham is an American artist with 460 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $3,840. 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 Imogen Cunningham sold in 2026 for $4,064, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Imogen Cunningham on OpeningBid →What is a Imogen Cunningham work worth?
Across 285 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Imogen Cunningham work is $3,840.
The median Imogen Cunningham photograph sells for $3,840 across 262 lots.
The median Imogen Cunningham print sells for $52,032 across 2 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Imogen Cunningham photographs typically sell for $1,500–$8,500 (the middle half of 245 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 | $52,032 | $100,000 | 66.7% | 2026-10-15 |
| Photography | 336 | $3,840†‡ | $350,000 | 78% | 2026-10-08 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 16 | $122,500 | $361,000 | — | 2023-12-06 |
† 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) | 245 | $1,500–$8,500†‡ | $4,000†‡ | $350,000 |
† 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 | 2019 | $350,000 |
| Photography | 2023 | $292,100 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $100,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $4,064 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Imogen Cunningham worth?
Across 285 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Imogen Cunningham work is $3,840. The median Imogen Cunningham photograph sells for $3,840 across 262 lots. The median Imogen Cunningham print sells for $52,032 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Imogen Cunningham photographs typically sell for $1,500–$8,500 (the middle half of 245 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 Imogen Cunningham photograph?
Based on 262 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Imogen Cunningham photograph is $3,840. 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 Imogen Cunningham's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Imogen Cunningham photograph is $350,000.
What is the average price of a small Imogen Cunningham photograph?
Based on 245 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Imogen Cunningham photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,000, 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 Imogen Cunningham's auction record?
Imogen Cunningham's auction record is $361,000, set in 2007.
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