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# Lorraine Hansberry (1930–1965)

Lorraine Hansberry is an artist with 4 auction lots recorded since 2016, median price $25,625.

A work by Lorraine Hansberry sold in 2022 for $30,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Lorraine Hansberry work worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lorraine Hansberry work is $25,625.

The median Lorraine Hansberry work on paper sells for $13,750 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 1 | $13,750 | $13,750 | — | 2025-05-15 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $13,750 |

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 Lorraine Hansberry worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lorraine Hansberry work is $25,625. The median Lorraine Hansberry work on paper sells for $13,750 across 1 lots.

### What is Lorraine Hansberry's auction record?

Lorraine Hansberry's auction record is $30,000, set in 2019.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.