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# Paul Outerbridge (1896–1958)

Paul Outerbridge is an American artist with 68 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $10,495. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Paul Outerbridge sold in 2025 for $13,970, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Paul Outerbridge work worth?

Across 56 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Outerbridge work is $10,495.

The median Paul Outerbridge photograph sells for $13,970 across 45 lots.

The median Paul Outerbridge print sells for $17,691 across 4 lots.

The median Paul Outerbridge work on paper sells for $5,695 across 4 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Paul Outerbridge photographs typically sell for $8,514–$40,500 (the middle half of 36 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 | 5 | $17,691 | $37,500 | 80% | 2015-03-31 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $5,695 | $50,000 | — | 2018-11-18 |
| Photography | 50 | $13,970‡ | $275,000 | 90% | 2025-12-11 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $172,604 | $275,000 | — | 2017-11-09 |

‡ 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) | 36 | $8,514–$40,500‡ | $25,791‡ | $275,000 |

‡ 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 | 2017 | $275,000 |
| Photography | 2000 | $226,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $50,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $37,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $25,734 |
| Works on Paper | 2004 | $10,641 |

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 Paul Outerbridge worth?

Across 56 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Outerbridge work is $10,495. The median Paul Outerbridge photograph sells for $13,970 across 45 lots. The median Paul Outerbridge print sells for $17,691 across 4 lots. The median Paul Outerbridge work on paper sells for $5,695 across 4 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Paul Outerbridge photographs typically sell for $8,514–$40,500 (the middle half of 36 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Paul Outerbridge photograph?

Based on 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paul Outerbridge photograph is $13,970. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Paul Outerbridge's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Paul Outerbridge photograph is $275,000.

### What is the average price of a small Paul Outerbridge photograph?

Based on 36 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Paul Outerbridge photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $25,791, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Paul Outerbridge's auction record?

Paul Outerbridge's auction record is $275,000, set in 2017.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Paul Outerbridge auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/paul-outerbridge (updated 2026-11-01).

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.