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# Imogen Cunningham (1883–1976)

Imogen Cunningham is an American artist with 92 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $2,936.

A work by Imogen Cunningham sold in 2020 for $10,625, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Imogen Cunningham work worth?

Across 57 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Imogen Cunningham work is $2,936.

The median Imogen Cunningham photograph sells for $2,990 across 52 lots.

The median Imogen Cunningham print sells for $430 across 2 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Imogen Cunningham photographs typically sell for $1,680–$6,420 (the middle half of 45 sold lots).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $430 | $611 | — | 2023-07-11 |
| Photography | 68 | $2,990 | $374,357 | 76.5% | 2026-02-12 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $211,500 | $374,357 | — | 2012-10-04 |

## Price by size

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 45 | $1,680–$6,420 | $3,000 | $374,357 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2010 | $374,357 |
| Photography | 1998 | $211,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $611 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $250 |

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Imogen Cunningham worth?

Across 57 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Imogen Cunningham work is $2,936. The median Imogen Cunningham photograph sells for $2,990 across 52 lots. The median Imogen Cunningham print sells for $430 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Imogen Cunningham photographs typically sell for $1,680–$6,420 (the middle half of 45 sold lots).

### What is the average price of a Imogen Cunningham photograph?

Based on 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Imogen Cunningham photograph is $2,990.

### What is Imogen Cunningham's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Imogen Cunningham photograph is $374,357.

### What is the average price of a small Imogen Cunningham photograph?

Based on 45 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Imogen Cunningham photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Imogen Cunningham's auction record?

Imogen Cunningham's auction record is $374,357, set in 2010.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.