George Platt Lynes (1907–1955)
George Platt Lynes is an American artist with 95 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $1,380.
A work by George Platt Lynes sold in 2024 for $4,032, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View George Platt Lynes on OpeningBid →What is a George Platt Lynes work worth?
Across 73 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Platt Lynes work is $1,380.
The median George Platt Lynes photograph sells for $1,340 across 74 lots.
The median George Platt Lynes print sells for $300 across 2 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) George Platt Lynes photographs typically sell for $910–$2,099 (the middle half of 60 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 | 2 | $300† | $500† | — | 2022-10-26 |
| Photography | 82 | $1,340† | $4,708 | 90.2% | 2024-08-13 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $4,300 | $4,708 | — | 2024-02-28 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 60 | $910–$2,099† | $1,340† | $4,708 |
† 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 | 2004 | $4,708 |
| Photography | 2004 | $4,400 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $500† |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $100† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a George Platt Lynes worth?
Across 73 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Platt Lynes work is $1,380. The median George Platt Lynes photograph sells for $1,340 across 74 lots. The median George Platt Lynes print sells for $300 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) George Platt Lynes photographs typically sell for $910–$2,099 (the middle half of 60 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a George Platt Lynes photograph?
Based on 74 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a George Platt Lynes photograph is $1,340. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is George Platt Lynes's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a George Platt Lynes photograph is $4,708.
What is the average price of a small George Platt Lynes photograph?
Based on 60 sold lots, the median auction price of a small George Platt Lynes photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,340, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is George Platt Lynes's auction record?
George Platt Lynes's auction record is $4,708, set in 2004.
See the full George Platt Lynes record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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