Larry Colwell (1901–1979)
Larry Colwell is an American artist with 27 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $1,380. 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 Larry Colwell sold in 2017 for $4,940, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Larry Colwell on OpeningBid →What is a Larry Colwell work worth?
Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Larry Colwell work is $1,380.
The median Larry Colwell photograph sells for $1,380 across 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photography | 18 | $1,380†‡ | $4,940 | 61.1% | 2026-04-23 |
† 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) | 9 | $1,140–$2,990†‡ | $1,750†‡ | $4,940 |
† 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 | 2017 | $4,940 |
| Photography | 2013 | $4,783 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Larry Colwell worth?
Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Larry Colwell work is $1,380. The median Larry Colwell photograph sells for $1,380 across 11 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 Larry Colwell photograph?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Larry Colwell photograph is $1,380. 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 Larry Colwell's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Larry Colwell photograph is $4,940.
What is Larry Colwell's auction record?
Larry Colwell's auction record is $4,940, set in 2017.
See the full Larry Colwell record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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