Paul Graham (b. 1956)
What is Paul Graham’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 49 auction results for Paul Graham at 13 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $935 including buyer’s premium (middle half $455–$2,213, n=10). The auction record is $22,934 for Man exposing torso, American Night #42 (2017, Artcurial). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Man exposing torso, American Night #42 | Certificat d'authenticité signé par l'artiste Edition de | $22,934 | Artcurial | Oct 2017 |
| 2 | Man looking back, American Night #63 | Certificat d'authenticité signé par l'artiste Edition de | $16,818 | Artcurial | Oct 2017 |
| 3 | Untitled #38, Woman on Sidewalk, New York, 2002, 2002 | Cibachrome on paper mounted on acrylic glass, in artist's frame | $14,833 | Phillips | Jul 2021 |
| 4 | Untitled 2002 (Greensboro) #32 from the series American Night, 2002 | Endura print, in artist's frame | $11,883 | Phillips | Apr 2015 |
| 5 | Untitled (End of an Age No.55), 1998 | Chromogenic print | $10,310 | Sotheby's | Nov 2019 |
| 6 | Texas (Pepsi Walkers) | Colour coupler prints mounted to aluminium, in ten parts | $10,133 | Sotheby's | Oct 2017 |
| 7 | Television portrait (Yuki, London 1994), 1994 | Titré et numéroté sur étiquette au dos Edition de | $8,306 | Artcurial | Dec 2018 |
| 8 | UNTITLED (END OF AN AGE N°23), 1998 | Chromogenic print mounted on Dibond | $8,276 | Sotheby's | Nov 2019 |
| 9 | East 53rd Street, 12th April 2010, 9.45.55am (Diptych), 1956 | Archival pigment print | $7,560 | Christie's | Oct 2024 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A-1, The Great North Road, 1983 | Oblong 4to, gray bubble-grained cloth; dust jacket | $20,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Dec 2007 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 15 | $5,917 |
| Photographs | 22 | $3,631 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 17 | $7,355 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 9 | $2,032 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $1,092 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 49 results from 13 houses · How we compute these figures
Paul Graham is a British (modern) artist with 62 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $3,914. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Paul Graham sold in 2025 for $7,355, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Paul Graham on OpeningBid →What is a Paul Graham work worth?
Across 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Graham work is $3,914.
The median Paul Graham photograph sells for $4,028 across 40 lots.
The median Paul Graham print sells for $6,629 across 2 lots.
The median Paul Graham work on paper sells for $2,520 across 1 lots.
Large (over 120 cm) Paul Graham photographs typically sell for $3,846–$7,560 (the middle half of 21 sold lots).
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 4 | $6,629 | $11,883 | 50% | 2019-11-14 |
| Paintings | 1 | $6,658 | $6,658 | — | 2013-07-17 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $2,520 | $2,520 | — | 2024-12-12 |
| Photography | 44 | $4,028‡ | $22,934 | 90.9% | 2026-09-21 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $22,934† | $31,686† | — | 2024-11-18 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paul Graham's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $6,629 with 50% sell-through. Paintings (1 lots) median $6,658, record $6,658. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $22,934.
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $1,331–$6,300‡ | $3,914‡ | $8,306 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 21 | $3,846–$7,560‡ | $5,917‡ | $22,934 |
‡ 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 | 2017 | $22,934 |
| Photography | 2017 | $16,818 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $11,883 |
| Paintings | 2013 | $6,658 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $2,520 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $1,375 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Paul Graham worth?
Across 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Graham work is $3,914. The median Paul Graham photograph sells for $4,028 across 40 lots. The median Paul Graham print sells for $6,629 across 2 lots. The median Paul Graham work on paper sells for $2,520 across 1 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Paul Graham photographs typically sell for $3,846–$7,560 (the middle half of 21 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Paul Graham photograph?
Based on 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paul Graham photograph is $4,028. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Paul Graham's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Paul Graham photograph is $22,934.
What is the average price of a large Paul Graham photograph?
Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Paul Graham photograph (large (over 120 cm)) is $5,917, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Paul Graham's auction record?
Paul Graham's auction record is $31,686, set in 2024. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $31,686 (buyer's premium not included).
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