> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/lewis-hine · updated 2026-11-03

# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Lewis Hine auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/lewis-hine (updated 2026-11-03).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.