Lee Miller (1907–1977)
What is Lee Miller’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 53 auction results for Lee Miller at 15 houses since 1996. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,709 including buyer’s premium (middle half $858–$4,531, n=15). The auction record is $504,000 for Nude (2021, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nude, 1930 | Cartes-de-visite | $504,000 | Sotheby's | Apr 2021 |
| 2 | Object by Joseph Cornell, New York, 1933, 1907 | Cartes-de-visite | $37,500 | Christie's | Apr 2013 |
| 3 | Untitled (Joseph Cornell Object), 1933 | Warm-toned silver print | $36,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | May 2006 |
| 4 | Charlie Chaplin with Chandelier, Paris, France, 1931, 1907 | Cartes-de-visite | $20,790 | Christie's | May 2022 |
| 5 | Notre Dame, 1932 | Gelatin silver print | $9,450 | Sotheby's | Dec 2020 |
| 6 | Self Portrait, New York, 1932, 1990 | Cartes-de-visite | $7,560 | Christie's | May 2022 |
| 7 | Portrait of Man Ray, 1931 | Silver print | $7,250 | Swann Auction Galleries | May 2025 |
| 8 | Nimet Eloui Bey, 1907 | Signé au crayon (image); cachet du photographe et annoté ‘Nimet Eloui Bey’ au crayon (verso) | $6,687 | Christie's | Jun 2021 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carousel Cows, 1930 | Gelatin silver print. Circa 1930. Signed in pencil on the mount; credit stamp on the reverse of the mount | $21,150 | Christie's | Oct 2000 |
| 2 | Carousel Cows, circa 1930 | Cartes-de-visite | $15,000 | Phillips | Oct 2015 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 41 | $3,600 |
| Other | 6 | $1,065 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 46 | $3,344 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 53 results from 15 houses · How we compute these figures
Lee Miller is an American artist with 67 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $2,683. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Lee Miller sold in 2026 for $6,535, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lee Miller work is $2,683.
The median Lee Miller photograph sells for $2,696 across 50 lots.
The median Lee Miller print sells for $858 across 2 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Lee Miller photographs typically sell for $1,125–$6,300 (the middle half of 49 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 | 2 | $858 | $858 | — | 2025-12-02 |
| Photography | 55 | $2,696‡ | $504,000 | 90.9% | 2026-06-18 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $37,500 | $504,000 | — | 2021-04-21 |
‡ 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) | 49 | $1,125–$6,300‡ | $2,683‡ | $504,000 |
‡ 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 | 2021 | $504,000 |
| Photography | 2013 | $37,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $858 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $858 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Lee Miller worth?
Across 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lee Miller work is $2,683. The median Lee Miller photograph sells for $2,696 across 50 lots. The median Lee Miller print sells for $858 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Lee Miller photographs typically sell for $1,125–$6,300 (the middle half of 49 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Lee Miller photograph?
Based on 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lee Miller photograph is $2,696. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Lee Miller's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Lee Miller photograph is $504,000.
What is the average price of a small Lee Miller photograph?
Based on 49 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Lee Miller photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,683, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Lee Miller's auction record?
Lee Miller's auction record is $504,000, set in 2021.
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