Julia Margaret Cameron (1815–1879)
What is Julia Margaret Cameron’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 204 auction results for Julia Margaret Cameron at 19 houses since 1992. Over the last 24 months the median price was $8,271 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,313–$12,280, n=8). The auction record is $120,390 for Stella, Study of Julia Jackson (Mrs. Herbert Duckworth) (2016, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stella, Study of Julia Jackson (Mrs. Herbert Duckworth), 1815 | Timbre sec 'Registered photograph. London. Sold by Messrs COLNAGHI. 14 Pall Mall East' (montage) | $120,390 | Christie's | Nov 2016 |
| 2 | Sir John Herschel, 1867 | Albumen print | $112,500 | Phillips | Apr 2017 |
| 3 | Portrait of Kate Keown, 1866 | Albumen print | $106,250 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 2016 |
| 4 | Kate Keown, 1619 | Circular albumen print | $103,200 | Phillips | Oct 2025 |
| 5 | Cassiopeia, 1815 | Albumen print | $89,695 | Christie's | May 2011 |
| 6 | JULIA JACKSON, 1867 | Albumen silver print from glass negative | $86,662 | Deutscher and Hackett | May 2023 |
| 7 | Sappho, 1815 | And credit in an unknown hand in pencil and embossed Colnaghi stamp on gilt ruled mount; credit in pencil on the reverse of the mount | $63,000 | Christie's | Apr 1999 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Julia Jackson, 1815 | Albumen print | $90,998 | Bonhams | Nov 2011 |
| 2 | Julia Jackson, 1815 | Wool | $68,750 | Christie's | Apr 2019 |
| 3 | Sappho, 1865 | Albumen print | $40,000 | Phillips | Apr 2017 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 141 | $5,250 |
| Other | 16 | $2,950 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 143 | $5,280 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 204 results from 19 houses · How we compute these figures
Julia Margaret Cameron is a British (modern) artist with 244 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $4,823. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Julia Margaret Cameron sold in 2026 for $7,778, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 201 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Julia Margaret Cameron work is $4,823.
The median Julia Margaret Cameron photograph sells for $4,172 across 169 lots.
The median Julia Margaret Cameron print sells for $11,250 across 21 lots.
The median Julia Margaret Cameron work on paper sells for $2,158 across 10 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Julia Margaret Cameron photographs typically sell for $1,995–$8,754 (the middle half of 140 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Julia Margaret Cameron prints typically sell for $7,778–$17,611 (the middle half of 21 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 | 31 | $11,250 | $112,500 | 67.7% | 2026-05-21 |
| Works on Paper | 10 | $2,158‡ | $23,900 | — | 2024-03-13 |
| Photography | 185 | $4,172†‡ | $120,390 | 91.4% | 2026-04-09 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 10 | $90,346‡ | $120,390 | — | 2025-10-09 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 21 | $7,778–$17,611 | $11,250 | $112,500 |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $1,500–$9,987‡ | $2,158‡ | $23,900 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 140 | $1,995–$8,754†‡ | $4,550†‡ | $120,390 |
† 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 | 2016 | $120,390 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $112,500 |
| Photography | 2016 | $106,250 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $103,200 |
| Works on Paper | 2002 | $23,900 |
| Works on Paper | 2000 | $9,987 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Julia Margaret Cameron worth?
Across 201 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Julia Margaret Cameron work is $4,823. The median Julia Margaret Cameron photograph sells for $4,172 across 169 lots. The median Julia Margaret Cameron print sells for $11,250 across 21 lots. The median Julia Margaret Cameron work on paper sells for $2,158 across 10 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Julia Margaret Cameron photographs typically sell for $1,995–$8,754 (the middle half of 140 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Julia Margaret Cameron prints typically sell for $7,778–$17,611 (the middle half of 21 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 Julia Margaret Cameron photograph?
Based on 169 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Julia Margaret Cameron photograph is $4,172. 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 Julia Margaret Cameron's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Julia Margaret Cameron photograph is $120,390.
What is the average price of a Julia Margaret Cameron print?
Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Julia Margaret Cameron print is $11,250.
What is Julia Margaret Cameron's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Julia Margaret Cameron print is $112,500.
What is the average price of a small Julia Margaret Cameron photograph?
Based on 140 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Julia Margaret Cameron photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,550, 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 the average price of a small Julia Margaret Cameron print?
Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Julia Margaret Cameron print (small (under 50 cm)) is $11,250, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Julia Margaret Cameron's auction record?
Julia Margaret Cameron's auction record is $120,390, set in 2016.
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