> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/katy-grannan · updated 2026-11-02

# Katy Grannan (b. 1969)

## What is Katy Grannan’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 52 auction results for Katy Grannan at 10 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,772 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,651–$2,794, n=9). The auction record is $40,320 for Anonymous, Modesto, CA (2022, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mystic Lake, 2004 | Chromogenic print | $20,619 | Sotheby's | Nov 2019 |
| 2 | Mystic Lake, 2005 | Chromogenic print | $20,619 | Sotheby's | Nov 2019 |
| 3 | Inessa Waits Near South 9th Street, Modesto, CA, 2014 | Myrrh | $13,860 | Phillips | Oct 2022 |
| 4 | Tim, b. 1982, 2004, 2004 | Tirage archival pigment sur papier coton, monté sur plexiglas | $10,176 | Christie's | Nov 2017 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anonymous, Modesto, CA, 2015 | Pigment print | $40,320 | Sotheby's | Oct 2022 |
| 2 | Anonymous, Los Angeles, 2009 | Myrrh | $22,860 | Sotheby's | May 2023 |
| 3 | Anonymous, Los Angeles, 2008 | Myrrh | $22,500 | Phillips | Apr 2015 |
| 4 | Anonymous, Los Angeles, 2010 | Myrrh | $20,320 | Sotheby's | May 2023 |
| 5 | Anonymous, San Francisco, 2010 | Myrrh | $15,240 | Sotheby's | May 2023 |
| 6 | Anonymous, Los Angeles, 2009 | Pigment print | $12,600 | Sotheby's | Apr 2022 |

**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 23 | $5,625 |
| Other | 27 | $5,334 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 40 | $5,364 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $4,800 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 52 results from 10 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Katy Grannan is an American artist with 63 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $5,334.

A work by Katy Grannan sold in 2026 for $6,350, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Katy Grannan work worth?

Across 51 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Katy Grannan work is $5,334.

The median Katy Grannan photograph sells for $5,080 across 37 lots.

The median Katy Grannan print sells for $6,300 across 12 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Katy Grannan photographs typically sell for $3,156–$7,227 (the middle half of 31 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 | 16 | $6,300 | $22,500 | 75% | 2026-04-17 |
| Photography | 40 | $5,080 | $40,320 | 92.5% | 2026-07-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $22,860 | $40,320 | — | 2023-05-01 |

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $4,572–$11,388 | $7,269 | $22,500 |

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 31 | $3,156–$7,227 | $5,334 | $40,320 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $4,410–$9,352 | $4,800 | $9,422 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2022 | $40,320 |
| Photography | 2023 | $22,860 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $22,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $13,860 |

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 Katy Grannan worth?

Across 51 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Katy Grannan work is $5,334. The median Katy Grannan photograph sells for $5,080 across 37 lots. The median Katy Grannan print sells for $6,300 across 12 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Katy Grannan photographs typically sell for $3,156–$7,227 (the middle half of 31 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Katy Grannan photograph?

Based on 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Katy Grannan photograph is $5,080.

### What is Katy Grannan's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Katy Grannan photograph is $40,320.

### What is the average price of a Katy Grannan print?

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Katy Grannan print is $6,300.

### What is Katy Grannan's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Katy Grannan print is $22,500.

### What is the average price of a medium Katy Grannan photograph?

Based on 31 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Katy Grannan photograph (medium (50–120 cm)) is $5,334, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Katy Grannan's auction record?

Katy Grannan's auction record is $40,320, set in 2022.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Katy Grannan auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/katy-grannan (updated 2026-11-02).

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.