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# Peter Hujar (1934–1987)

## What is Peter Hujar’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 180 auction results for Peter Hujar at 17 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $10,583 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,133–$19,608, n=30). The auction record is $228,000 for David Wojnarowicz Reclining (II) (2024, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | David Wojnarowicz Reclining (II), 1981 | Gelatin silver print, framed, a Matthew Marks Gallery label on the reverse | $228,000 | Sotheby's | Oct 2024 |
| 2 | Reclining (II), 1981 | Cartes-de-visite | $157,500 | Phillips | Oct 2021 |
| 3 | Village Voice "Heartsick: Fear and Loving in the Gay Community", 1983 | Gelatin silver print | $139,700 | Phillips | Oct 2024 |
| 4 | David Wojnarowicz, 1934 | Photographed in 1981. This work is a lifetime print | $132,300 | Christie's | Nov 2022 |
| 5 | David Wojnarowicz (Village Voice, 'Heartsick: Fear and Loving in the Gay Community'), 1983 | Gelatin silver print | $89,600 | Christie's | Oct 2026 |
| 6 | Candy Darling | Gelatin silver print | $77,400 | Phillips | Oct 2026 |
| 7 | Divine, 1934 | Photographed in 1975. This work is a lifetime print | $69,300 | Christie's | Nov 2022 |
| 8 | Great Dane (Sphinx) | Toned gelatin silver print | $69,300 | Phillips | Apr 2022 |
| 9 | Robert Bending, 1977 | Gelatin silver print | $58,050 | Phillips | Apr 2026 |
| 10 | Christopher Street Pier #2 (Crossed Legs), 1976 | Myrrh | $52,466 | Phillips | Nov 2022 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 7 | $17,500 |
| Photographs | 131 | $11,875 |
| Other | 13 | $9,375 |
| Prints | 7 | $2,244 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 138 | $12,550 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 6 | $10,795 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 180 results from 17 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Peter Hujar is an American artist with 212 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $10,160. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Peter Hujar sold in 2026 for $48,260, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Peter Hujar work worth?

Across 180 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peter Hujar work is $10,160.

The median Peter Hujar photograph sells for $10,625 across 160 lots.

The median Peter Hujar print sells for $14,190 across 11 lots.

The median Peter Hujar work on paper sells for $27,500 across 1 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Peter Hujar photographs typically sell for $6,288–$18,788 (the middle half of 144 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 | 11 | $14,190 | $52,466 | — | 2026-10-15 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $27,500 | $27,500 | — | 2017-04-20 |
| Photography | 184 | $10,625‡ | $228,000 | 87% | 2026-10-08 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $89,600 | $228,000 | — | 2026-10-08 |

‡ 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) | 9 | $2,250–$35,560 | $20,640 | $52,466 |

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 144 | $6,288–$18,788‡ | $11,250‡ | $228,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $9,525–$12,500 | $12,065 | $35,280 |

‡ 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 | 2024 | $228,000 |
| Photography | 2021 | $157,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $52,466 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $48,260 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $27,500 |

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 Peter Hujar worth?

Across 180 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peter Hujar work is $10,160. The median Peter Hujar photograph sells for $10,625 across 160 lots. The median Peter Hujar print sells for $14,190 across 11 lots. The median Peter Hujar work on paper sells for $27,500 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Peter Hujar photographs typically sell for $6,288–$18,788 (the middle half of 144 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Peter Hujar photograph?

Based on 160 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Peter Hujar photograph is $10,625. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Peter Hujar's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Peter Hujar photograph is $228,000.

### What is the average price of a Peter Hujar print?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Peter Hujar print is $14,190.

### What is Peter Hujar's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Peter Hujar print is $52,466.

### What is the average price of a small Peter Hujar photograph?

Based on 144 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Peter Hujar photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $11,250, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Peter Hujar's auction record?

Peter Hujar's auction record is $228,000, set in 2024.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Peter Hujar auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/peter-hujar (updated 2026-11-02).

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.