Joel-Peter Witkin (b. 1939)
Joel-Peter Witkin is an Australian artist with 59 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $4,632. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Joel-Peter Witkin sold in 2012 for $12,082, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Joel-Peter Witkin on OpeningBid →What is a Joel-Peter Witkin work worth?
Across 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Joel-Peter Witkin work is $4,632.
The median Joel-Peter Witkin photograph sells for $5,766 across 40 lots.
The median Joel-Peter Witkin print sells for $3,000 across 1 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Joel-Peter Witkin photographs typically sell for $3,738–$9,967 (the middle half of 20 sold lots).
Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $3,000 | $3,000 | 50% | 2020-04-03 |
| Photography | 47 | $5,766 | $80,234 | 85.1% | 2020-10-01 |
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $3,738–$9,967 | $5,766 | $80,234 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $8,292–$30,315 | $14,296 | $39,973 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2009 | $80,234 |
| Photography | 1999 | $39,973 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $3,000 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Joel-Peter Witkin worth?
Across 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Joel-Peter Witkin work is $4,632. The median Joel-Peter Witkin photograph sells for $5,766 across 40 lots. The median Joel-Peter Witkin print sells for $3,000 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Joel-Peter Witkin photographs typically sell for $3,738–$9,967 (the middle half of 20 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Joel-Peter Witkin photograph?
Based on 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Joel-Peter Witkin photograph is $5,766.
What is Joel-Peter Witkin's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Joel-Peter Witkin photograph is $80,234.
What is the average price of a small Joel-Peter Witkin photograph?
Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Joel-Peter Witkin photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $5,766, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is the average price of a medium Joel-Peter Witkin photograph?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Joel-Peter Witkin photograph (medium (50–120 cm)) is $14,296, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Joel-Peter Witkin's auction record?
Joel-Peter Witkin's auction record is $80,234, set in 2009.
See the full Joel-Peter Witkin record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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