Julia Margaret Cameron (1815–1879)
Julia Margaret Cameron is a British artist with 123 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $4,268. 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 Julia Margaret Cameron sold in 2021 for $11,250, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 112 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Julia Margaret Cameron work is $4,268.
The median Julia Margaret Cameron photograph sells for $4,256 across 109 lots.
The median Julia Margaret Cameron print sells for $14,897 across 3 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Julia Margaret Cameron photographs typically sell for $2,245–$9,728 (the middle half of 99 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 | 3 | $14,897† | $34,057 | — | 2013-02-21 |
| Photography | 116 | $4,256‡ | $106,250 | 94% | 2024-02-15 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $47,049‡ | $106,250 | — | 2018-03-09 |
† 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) | 99 | $2,245–$9,728‡ | $4,440‡ | $106,250 |
‡ 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 | $106,250 |
| Photography | 2006 | $91,051 |
| Prints & Editions | 2000 | $34,057 |
| Prints & Editions | 2004 | $14,897 |
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 112 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Julia Margaret Cameron work is $4,268. The median Julia Margaret Cameron photograph sells for $4,256 across 109 lots. The median Julia Margaret Cameron print sells for $14,897 across 3 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Julia Margaret Cameron photographs typically sell for $2,245–$9,728 (the middle half of 99 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 109 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Julia Margaret Cameron photograph is $4,256. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Julia Margaret Cameron's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Julia Margaret Cameron photograph is $106,250.
What is the average price of a small Julia Margaret Cameron photograph?
Based on 99 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Julia Margaret Cameron photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,440, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Julia Margaret Cameron's auction record?
Julia Margaret Cameron's auction record is $106,250, set in 2016.
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