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# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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.

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

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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.