Lisette Model (1901–1983)
What is Lisette Model’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 95 auction results for Lisette Model at 14 houses since 1991. Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,250 including buyer’s premium (middle half $606–$9,377, n=8). The auction record is $61,721 for Woman with Veil, San Francisco, 1949 (2007, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Woman with Veil, San Francisco, 1949, 1949 | Cartes-de-visite | $61,721 | Christie's | May 2007 |
| 2 | Running Legs, 42nd Street, New York, 1940-41, 1940 | Cartes-de-visite | $56,973 | Christie's | May 2007 |
| 3 | Famous Gambler, French Riviera, 1934 | Cartes-de-visite | $34,135 | Christie's | May 2006 |
| 4 | Fashion Show, NYC, Hotel Pierre, 1940-46 | Gelatin silver print | $30,480 | Sotheby's | May 2023 |
| 5 | Window Reflections, New York, 1939-45, 1899 | Cartes-de-visite | $27,308 | Christie's | May 2006 |
| 6 | Coney Island, NYC, Bather Reclining, 1939-41 | Gelatin silver print | $21,590 | Sotheby's | May 2023 |
| 7 | Café Metropole, 1946 | Gelatin silver print | $19,050 | Sotheby's | May 2023 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Twelve Photographs, 1976 | Ferrotyped gelatin silver prints | $47,880 | Sotheby's | Dec 2020 |
| 2 | Twelve Photographs, 1901 | Lisette Model: Twelve Photographs | $35,000 | Christie's | Apr 2018 |
| 3 | Twelve Photographs, 1977 | Photographs | $32,500 | Swann Auction Galleries | Feb 2022 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 79 | $4,600 |
| Other | 9 | $2,400 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 73 | $4,600 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 8 | $2,060 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 95 results from 14 houses · How we compute these figures
Lisette Model is an American artist with 156 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $4,000. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Lisette Model sold in 2026 for $8,385, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full Lisette Model record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Lisette Model on OpeningBid →What is a Lisette Model work worth?
Across 95 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lisette Model work is $4,000.
The median Lisette Model photograph sells for $4,032 across 84 lots.
The median Lisette Model work on paper sells for $4,600 across 5 lots.
The median Lisette Model print sells for $1,750 across 1 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Lisette Model photographs typically sell for $2,600–$10,350 (the middle half of 69 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 | $1,750 | $1,750 | 33.3% | 2023-02-23 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $4,600 | $16,250 | 83.3% | 2008-04-11 |
| Photography | 119 | $4,032‡ | $61,721 | 70.6% | 2026-10-02 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $56,973 | $61,721 | — | 2020-12-21 |
‡ 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) | 69 | $2,600–$10,350‡ | $4,600‡ | $61,721 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $645–$2,800 | $1,920 | $3,000 |
‡ 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 | 2007 | $61,721 |
| Photography | 2006 | $57,600 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $16,250 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $15,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $1,750 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Lisette Model worth?
Across 95 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lisette Model work is $4,000. The median Lisette Model photograph sells for $4,032 across 84 lots. The median Lisette Model work on paper sells for $4,600 across 5 lots. The median Lisette Model print sells for $1,750 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Lisette Model photographs typically sell for $2,600–$10,350 (the middle half of 69 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Lisette Model photograph?
Based on 84 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lisette Model photograph is $4,032. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Lisette Model's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Lisette Model photograph is $61,721.
What is the average price of a small Lisette Model photograph?
Based on 69 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Lisette Model photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,600, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Lisette Model's auction record?
Lisette Model's auction record is $61,721, set in 2007.
See the full Lisette Model record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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