Paul Strand (1890–1976)
What is Paul Strand’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 444 auction results for Paul Strand at 33 houses since 1991. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,773 including buyer’s premium (middle half $372–$4,703, n=26). The auction record is $645,800 for 'rebecca' (2008, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 'rebecca' | — | $645,800 | Sotheby's | Apr 2008 |
| 2 | Rebecca, New York, 1923, 1923 | Platinum print | $492,500 | Christie's | Oct 2017 |
| 3 | The Family, Luzzara, Italy, 1953, 1890 | Cartes-de-visite | $461,000 | Christie's | Apr 2016 |
| 4 | 'BOAT HOUSES, WOLF RIVER, GASPÉ, QUEBEC' | — | $336,000 | Sotheby's | Apr 2007 |
| 5 | The Family, Luzzara, Italy, 1953 | Gelatin silver print | $304,558 | Christie's | Oct 1999 |
| 6 | 'the family, luzzara, emilia, italy' (lusetti family) | — | $253,000 | Sotheby's | Oct 2007 |
| 7 | The Family, Luzzara, Italy, 1953, 1890 | Cartes-de-visite | $250,000 | Christie's | Apr 2019 |
| 8 | 'café de la paix, audierne, finistére, france' | — | $181,000 | Sotheby's | Oct 2007 |
| 9 | The Family, Luzzara, Italy, 1890 | Return to Orgeval-s/o France-Please handle with care do not soil or bend | $160,000 | Christie's | Oct 2001 |
| 10 | Taos, New Mexico, Ranchos Church #2, 1931 | Gold-toned platinum contact print, flush-mounted on board | $152,014 | Christie's | Feb 2016 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 218 | $5,669 |
| Other | 176 | $1,900 |
| Works on paper | 14 | $862 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 283 | $4,845 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 444 results from 33 houses · How we compute these figures
Paul Strand is an American artist with 706 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $2,749. 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 Strand sold in 2026 for $4,608, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Paul Strand on OpeningBid →What is a Paul Strand work worth?
Across 441 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Strand work is $2,749.
The median Paul Strand photograph sells for $2,881 across 378 lots.
The median Paul Strand print sells for $1,211 across 29 lots.
The median Paul Strand work on paper sells for $9,988 across 4 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Paul Strand photographs typically sell for $1,762–$12,500 (the middle half of 285 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 | 37 | $1,211 | $152,014 | 78.4% | 2025-07-17 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $9,988 | $84,000 | — | 2007-04-23 |
| Photography | 511 | $2,881†‡ | $492,500 | 74% | 2026-10-07 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 22 | $123,000 | $645,800 | — | 2023-10-05 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $1,211–$11,350 | $2,880 | $152,014 |
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 285 | $1,762–$12,500†‡ | $4,608†‡ | $492,500 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 | $492,500 |
| Photography | 2016 | $461,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $152,014 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $84,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $57,150 |
| Works on Paper | 2000 | $14,100 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Paul Strand worth?
Across 441 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Strand work is $2,749. The median Paul Strand photograph sells for $2,881 across 378 lots. The median Paul Strand print sells for $1,211 across 29 lots. The median Paul Strand work on paper sells for $9,988 across 4 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Paul Strand photographs typically sell for $1,762–$12,500 (the middle half of 285 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 Strand photograph?
Based on 378 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paul Strand photograph is $2,881. 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 Paul Strand's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Paul Strand photograph is $492,500.
What is the average price of a Paul Strand print?
Based on 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paul Strand print is $1,211.
What is Paul Strand's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Paul Strand print is $152,014.
What is the average price of a small Paul Strand photograph?
Based on 285 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Paul Strand photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,608, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 small Paul Strand print?
Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Paul Strand print (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,880, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Paul Strand's auction record?
Paul Strand's auction record is $492,500, set in 2017.
See the full Paul Strand record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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