Nickolas Muray (1892–1965)
Nickolas Muray is an American artist with 57 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $1,500. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Nickolas Muray sold in 2025 for $1,530, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nickolas Muray work is $1,500.
The median Nickolas Muray photograph sells for $1,500 across 31 lots.
The median Nickolas Muray print sells for $14,422 across 2 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Nickolas Muray photographs typically sell for $977–$2,500 (the middle half of 29 sold lots).
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | $14,422 | $27,720 | 66.7% | 2024-02-22 |
| Photography | 41 | $1,500† | $4,788 | 75.6% | 2025-09-11 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 29 | $977–$2,500† | $1,500† | $4,788 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $27,720 |
| Photography | 2024 | $4,788 |
| Photography | 2013 | $4,375 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $1,125 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Nickolas Muray worth?
Across 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nickolas Muray work is $1,500. The median Nickolas Muray photograph sells for $1,500 across 31 lots. The median Nickolas Muray print sells for $14,422 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Nickolas Muray photographs typically sell for $977–$2,500 (the middle half of 29 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Nickolas Muray photograph?
Based on 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Nickolas Muray photograph is $1,500. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Nickolas Muray's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Nickolas Muray photograph is $4,788.
What is the average price of a small Nickolas Muray photograph?
Based on 29 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Nickolas Muray photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Nickolas Muray's auction record?
Nickolas Muray's auction record is $27,720, set in 2024.
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