Lewis Hine (1874–1940)
Lewis Hine is an American artist with 26 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $698. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Lewis Hine sold in 2026 for $698, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Lewis Hine on OpeningBid →What is a Lewis Hine work worth?
Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lewis Hine work is $698.
The median Lewis Hine photograph sells for $694 across 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photography | 17 | $694‡ | $14,598 | 94.1% | 2026-09-15 |
‡ 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) | 10 | $692–$4,802‡ | $1,522‡ | $14,598 |
‡ 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 | 2006 | $14,598 |
| Photography | 2015 | $11,700 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Lewis Hine worth?
Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lewis Hine work is $698. The median Lewis Hine photograph sells for $694 across 16 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Lewis Hine photograph?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lewis Hine photograph is $694. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Lewis Hine's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Lewis Hine photograph is $14,598.
What is the average price of a small Lewis Hine photograph?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Lewis Hine photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,522, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Lewis Hine's auction record?
Lewis Hine's auction record is $14,598, set in 2006.
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