Larry Sultan (1946–2009)
What is Larry Sultan’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 68 auction results for Larry Sultan at 16 houses since 2009. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,778 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,400–$10,160, n=13). The auction record is $69,300 for My Mother Posing for Me (2024, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | My Mother Posing for Me, 2016 | Myrrh | $69,300 | Christie's | Oct 2024 |
| 2 | My Mother Posing for Me from Pictures of Home, 1984 | Myrrh | $35,000 | Phillips | Oct 2016 |
| 3 | Boxer Dogs, Mission Hills, from The Valley, 1999 | Chromogenic print, flush–mounted on board | $31,250 | Christie's | Apr 2017 |
| 4 | Suburban Street in Studio, 1946 | Hand coloring | $30,240 | Christie's | Oct 2024 |
| 5 | Selected Images (from Pictures from Home), 1984-1987 | Chromogenic print | $27,940 | Sotheby's | May 2023 |
| 6 | My Mother Posing for Me, 1984 | Cartes-de-visite | $24,130 | Rago Arts | Feb 2026 |
| 7 | My Mother Posing for Me, 1984 | — | $24,130 | Wright | Feb 2026 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Woman in Curlers, 2002 | Chromogenic print, mounted and framed | $36,667 | Sotheby's | Nov 2009 |
| 2 | Sharon Wild from The Valley, 2001 | Hand coloring | $33,750 | Phillips | Oct 2015 |
| 3 | Sharon Wild from The Valley, 1946 | Ink | $25,000 | Christie's | Oct 2019 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 56 | $8,608 |
| Other | 7 | $7,500 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 11 | $15,120 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 39 | $8,255 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $1,471 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 68 results from 16 houses · How we compute these figures
Larry Sultan is an American artist with 97 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $7,776. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Larry Sultan sold in 2026 for $10,160, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Larry Sultan on OpeningBid →What is a Larry Sultan work worth?
Across 68 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Larry Sultan work is $7,776.
The median Larry Sultan photograph sells for $7,776 across 58 lots.
The median Larry Sultan print sells for $13,571 across 3 lots.
The median Larry Sultan work on paper sells for $13,389 across 2 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Larry Sultan photographs typically sell for $5,133–$14,894 (the middle half of 38 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 | 3 | $13,571 | $35,000 | — | 2024-07-19 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $13,389 | $25,000 | — | 2025-06-10 |
| Photography | 80 | $7,776‡ | $69,300 | 72.5% | 2026-10-08 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $35,834 | $69,300 | — | 2024-10-02 |
‡ 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) | 7 | $1,119–$2,295‡ | $1,536‡ | $5,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 38 | $5,133–$14,894‡ | $7,776‡ | $69,300 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $10,432–$19,445‡ | $15,327‡ | $31,250 |
‡ 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 | 2024 | $69,300 |
| Photography | 2009 | $36,667 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $35,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $25,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $13,571 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $1,778 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Larry Sultan worth?
Across 68 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Larry Sultan work is $7,776. The median Larry Sultan photograph sells for $7,776 across 58 lots. The median Larry Sultan print sells for $13,571 across 3 lots. The median Larry Sultan work on paper sells for $13,389 across 2 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Larry Sultan photographs typically sell for $5,133–$14,894 (the middle half of 38 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Larry Sultan photograph?
Based on 58 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Larry Sultan photograph is $7,776. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Larry Sultan's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Larry Sultan photograph is $69,300.
What is the average price of a medium Larry Sultan photograph?
Based on 38 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Larry Sultan photograph (medium (50–120 cm)) is $7,776, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a large Larry Sultan photograph?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Larry Sultan photograph (large (over 120 cm)) is $15,327, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Larry Sultan's auction record?
Larry Sultan's auction record is $69,300, set in 2024.
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