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# Maira Kalman (b. 1949)

Maira Kalman is an American artist with 8 auction lots recorded since 2020, median price $1,812.

A work by Maira Kalman sold in 2026 for $2,816, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Maira Kalman work worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Maira Kalman work is $1,812.

The median Maira Kalman painting sells for $1,812 across 4 lots.

The median Maira Kalman work on paper sells for $2,658 across 2 lots.

The median Maira Kalman print sells for $362 across 2 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $362 | $660 | — | 2025-12-05 |
| Paintings | 4 | $1,812 | $3,000 | — | 2026-01-23 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $2,658 | $2,816 | — | 2026-08-28 |

Maira Kalman's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $362. Paintings (4 lots) median $1,812, record $3,000. A typical Maira Kalman painting sells for around 5.0× the price of a typical print.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2020 | $3,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $2,816 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $2,500 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $2,112 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $660 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $63 |

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 Maira Kalman worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Maira Kalman work is $1,812. The median Maira Kalman painting sells for $1,812 across 4 lots. The median Maira Kalman work on paper sells for $2,658 across 2 lots. The median Maira Kalman print sells for $362 across 2 lots.

### What is Maira Kalman's auction record?

Maira Kalman's auction record is $3,000, set in 2020.

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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, “Maira Kalman auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/maira-kalman (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.