Philip-Lorca DiCorcia (b. 1951)
What is Philip-Lorca DiCorcia’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 147 auction results for Philip-Lorca DiCorcia at 19 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $7,095 including buyer’s premium (middle half $5,197–$10,911, n=22). The auction record is $100,177 for W, March 2000, #12 (2016, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | W, March 2000, #12, 2000 | C-print | $98,806 | Sotheby's | Jun 2018 |
| 2 | Marylin; 28 Years Old; Las Vegas, Nevada; $30, 1990-1992 | Wool | $72,000 | Christie's | May 2006 |
| 3 | Marilyn, 1990-92 | Elixir of Life: Photographs from The Olbricht Collection | $51,486 | Sotheby's | Nov 2025 |
| 4 | Eddie Anderson, 21 years old, Houston, Texas, $20, 1990-1992 | Hand coloring | $50,000 | Phillips | Apr 2016 |
| 5 | W, September 1997, no.3, 1997 | Fujicolor Crystal Archive print | $46,461 | Phillips | Feb 2013 |
| 6 | Marilyn; 28 years old; Las Vegas; Nevada; $30, 1951 | Chromogenic print | $44,100 | Christie's | Oct 2024 |
| 7 | W, September 1999, #13, 1951 | Acrylic | $37,800 | Christie's | Feb 2024 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | W, March 2000, #12, 2000 | Fujicolor crystal archive print back-mounted to Plexiglas | $100,177 | Christie's | Oct 2016 |
| 2 | W, March 2000, #12, 2000 | Tirage Fujicolor Crystal archive, monté sur plexiglas | $79,592 | Christie's | Nov 2021 |
| 3 | W. September 1997, #9, 1997 | Myrrh | $44,100 | Christie's | May 2023 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 31 | $12,500 |
| Photographs | 106 | $10,880 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 31 | $12,700 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 98 | $11,385 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 147 results from 19 houses · How we compute these figures
Philip-Lorca DiCorcia is an American artist with 193 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $11,340. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Philip-Lorca DiCorcia sold in 2026 for $12,700, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full Philip-Lorca DiCorcia record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Philip-Lorca DiCorcia on OpeningBid →What is a Philip-Lorca DiCorcia work worth?
Across 147 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Philip-Lorca DiCorcia work is $11,340.
The median Philip-Lorca DiCorcia photograph sells for $10,795 across 113 lots.
The median Philip-Lorca DiCorcia print sells for $18,190 across 22 lots.
The median Philip-Lorca DiCorcia work on paper sells for $6,991 across 6 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Philip-Lorca DiCorcia photographs typically sell for $7,560–$18,750 (the middle half of 85 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 | 30 | $18,190† | $72,000 | 73.3% | 2026-04-17 |
| Paintings | 1 | $37,800 | $37,800 | — | 2024-02-22 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $6,991 | $23,354 | — | 2025-05-30 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Photography | 135 | $10,795† | $100,177 | 83.7% | 2026-10-14 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $51,486 | $100,177 | — | 2025-11-19 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Philip-Lorca DiCorcia's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (30 lots) median $18,190 with 73.3% sell-through. Paintings (1 lots) median $37,800, record $37,800. A typical Philip-Lorca DiCorcia painting sells for around 2.1× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 9 lots) the median is $51,486.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $8,125–$22,500 | $12,500 | $72,000 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $20,070–$31,046 | $27,500 | $46,461 |
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 85 | $7,560–$18,750 | $11,430 | $51,486 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 19 | $5,650–$17,870† | $8,255† | $100,177 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2016 | $100,177 |
| Photography | 2018 | $98,806 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $72,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $46,461 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $37,800 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $23,354 |
| Works on Paper | 2004 | $11,352 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Philip-Lorca DiCorcia worth?
Across 147 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Philip-Lorca DiCorcia work is $11,340. The median Philip-Lorca DiCorcia photograph sells for $10,795 across 113 lots. The median Philip-Lorca DiCorcia print sells for $18,190 across 22 lots. The median Philip-Lorca DiCorcia work on paper sells for $6,991 across 6 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Philip-Lorca DiCorcia photographs typically sell for $7,560–$18,750 (the middle half of 85 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Philip-Lorca DiCorcia photograph?
Based on 113 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Philip-Lorca DiCorcia photograph is $10,795. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Philip-Lorca DiCorcia's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Philip-Lorca DiCorcia photograph is $100,177.
What is the average price of a Philip-Lorca DiCorcia print?
Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Philip-Lorca DiCorcia print is $18,190. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Philip-Lorca DiCorcia's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Philip-Lorca DiCorcia print is $72,000.
What is the average price of a medium Philip-Lorca DiCorcia photograph?
Based on 85 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Philip-Lorca DiCorcia photograph (medium (50–120 cm)) is $11,430, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is the average price of a large Philip-Lorca DiCorcia photograph?
Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Philip-Lorca DiCorcia photograph (large (over 120 cm)) is $8,255, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Philip-Lorca DiCorcia's auction record?
Philip-Lorca DiCorcia's auction record is $100,177, set in 2016.
See the full Philip-Lorca DiCorcia record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Philip-Lorca DiCorcia on OpeningBid →