Langston Hughes
Langston Hughes is an artist with 40 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $531. 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 Langston Hughes sold in 2025 for $26,713, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Langston Hughes on OpeningBid →What is a Langston Hughes work worth?
Across 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Langston Hughes work is $531.
The median Langston Hughes photograph sells for $625 across 3 lots.
The median Langston Hughes work on paper sells for $910 across 1 lots.
The median Langston Hughes print sells for $375 across 1 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 | 1 | $375 | $375 | — | 2015-11-10 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $910 | $910 | — | 2014-11-18 |
| Photography | 3 | $625 | $960 | — | 2014-03-27 |
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2013 | $960 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $910 |
| Photography | 2014 | $625 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $375 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Langston Hughes worth?
Across 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Langston Hughes work is $531. The median Langston Hughes photograph sells for $625 across 3 lots. The median Langston Hughes work on paper sells for $910 across 1 lots. The median Langston Hughes print sells for $375 across 1 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 Langston Hughes's auction record?
Langston Hughes's auction record is $26,713, set in 2025.
See the full Langston Hughes record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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