Inge Morath (1923–2002)
What is Inge Morath’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 80 auction results for Inge Morath at 20 houses since 2002. Over the last 24 months the median price was $318 including buyer’s premium (middle half $225–$1,039, n=18). The auction record is $12,000 for Portfolio containing 15 original photographs (2005, Swann Auction Galleries). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portfolio containing 15 original photographs, 1975 | Silver prints | $12,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Feb 2005 |
| 2 | Portfolio entitled "Inge Morath," with 15 original photographs, 1975 | Photographs | $8,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | May 2007 |
| 3 | Mrs Eveleigh Nash with her chauffeur, at Buckingham Palace Mall, 1953, 1923 | Cartes-de-visite | $6,282 | Christie's | May 2010 |
| 4 | MORATH, INGE (1923-2002) Suite of 15 (of 15) photographs from the portfolio "Inge Morath." | Photographs | $6,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Feb 2006 |
| 5 | "Cartoonist Saul Steinberg with nose mask." | " Silver print | $4,750 | Swann Auction Galleries | Dec 2013 |
| 6 | Cartoonist Saul Steinberg with nose mask, 1960 | Silver print | $4,750 | Swann Auction Galleries | Dec 2013 |
| 7 | A Portfolio of Photographs by Inge Morath, 1975, 1975 | Gelatin silver prints | $4,590 | Bonhams | Jan 2026 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portfolio entitled Inge Morath, 1975 | Photographs | $6,250 | Swann Auction Galleries | Apr 2018 |
| 2 | Llama in Times Square, 1957 | Ink | $5,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Feb 2017 |
| 3 | Portfolio entitled Inge Morath., 1975 | Photographs | $5,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Feb 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 5 | $2,640 |
| Other | 9 | $2,200 |
| Photographs | 47 | $1,383 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 54 | $1,546 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 80 results from 20 houses · How we compute these figures
Inge Morath is an Austrian artist with 133 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $1,490. 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 Inge Morath sold in 2026 for $4,590, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 80 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Inge Morath work is $1,490.
The median Inge Morath photograph sells for $1,490 across 66 lots.
The median Inge Morath print sells for $2,286 across 1 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Inge Morath photographs typically sell for $790–$2,542 (the middle half of 60 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 | 1 | $2,286 | $2,286 | — | 2024-12-10 |
| Photography | 98 | $1,490†‡ | $12,000 | 67.3% | 2026-07-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $7,141 | $12,000 | — | 2018-04-19 |
† 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) | 60 | $790–$2,542†‡ | $1,490†‡ | $12,000 |
† 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 | 2005 | $12,000 |
| Photography | 2007 | $8,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $2,286 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Inge Morath worth?
Across 80 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Inge Morath work is $1,490. The median Inge Morath photograph sells for $1,490 across 66 lots. The median Inge Morath print sells for $2,286 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Inge Morath photographs typically sell for $790–$2,542 (the middle half of 60 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 Inge Morath photograph?
Based on 66 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Inge Morath photograph is $1,490. 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 Inge Morath's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Inge Morath photograph is $12,000.
What is the average price of a small Inge Morath photograph?
Based on 60 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Inge Morath photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,490, 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 Inge Morath's auction record?
Inge Morath's auction record is $12,000, set in 2005.
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