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# Josephine Baker (1906–1975)

Josephine Baker is an artist with 12 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $850.

A work by Josephine Baker sold in 2025 for $1,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Josephine Baker work worth?

Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Josephine Baker work is $850.

The median Josephine Baker photograph sells for $687 across 7 lots.

The median Josephine Baker print sells for $1,040 across 1 lots.

The median Josephine Baker sculpture sells for $2,515 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $1,040 | $1,040 | — | 2022-06-02 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $2,515 | $2,515 | — | — |
| Photography | 7 | $687 | $1,000 | — | 2025-05-15 |

## Price by size

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $468–$862 | $687 | $1,000 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $1,040 |
| Photography | 2025 | $1,000 |
| Photography | 2021 | $875 |

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 Josephine Baker worth?

Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Josephine Baker work is $850. The median Josephine Baker photograph sells for $687 across 7 lots. The median Josephine Baker print sells for $1,040 across 1 lots. The median Josephine Baker sculpture sells for $2,515 across 1 lots.

### What is Josephine Baker's auction record?

Josephine Baker's auction record is $2,515.

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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.