Roger Fenton (1819–1869)
What is Roger Fenton’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 164 auction results for Roger Fenton at 20 houses since 1991. Over the last 24 months the median price was $708 including buyer’s premium (middle half $309–$1,241, n=23). The auction record is $256,991 for Scenery Views of The Camp - Panorama of Sebastopol, Inkermann and Balaklava (2003, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scenery Views of The Camp - Panorama of Sebastopol, Inkermann and Balaklava, 1819 | To Her Most Gracious Majesty Queen Victoria This Panorama of The Plateau of Sebastopol, Photographed in the Crimea during the Spring and Summer of 1855, by Roger Fenton Esq | $256,991 | Christie's | May 2003 |
| 2 | 'the valley of the shadow of death' | — | $157,000 | Sotheby's | Apr 2008 |
| 3 | Historical Portrait Gallery - Incidents of Camp Life, 1855 | To Her Most Gracious Majesty Queen Victoria This Series of Historical Portraits, Photographed in the Crimea during the Spring and Summer of 1855, By Roger Fenton, Esq | $98,148 | Christie's | May 2003 |
| 4 | Orientalist study, water carrier, 1858 | Albumen print | $62,814 | Christie's | May 2003 |
| 5 | Bolton Abbey, 1850s | — | $35,803 | Sotheby's | Nov 2007 |
| 6 | Valley of the Shadow of Death, 1855 | Salted paper print | $22,500 | Swann Auction Galleries | Apr 2023 |
| 7 | West Porch, Lichfield, 1819 | Initialed in ink (mount, recto) | $12,949 | Christie's | May 2012 |
| 8 | Crimean images, 1855 | Each with letterpress photographer's, publisher's and printseller's credits, title, date and/or number on mount | $12,101 | Christie's | May 2005 |
| 9 | Crimean images, 1855 | Each with letterpress photographer's, publisher's and printseller's credits, title, date and/or number on mount | $11,001 | Christie's | May 2005 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Valley of the Shadow of Death, 1856 | Salted paper print | $20,938 | Christie's | Oct 1999 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 13 | $2,500 |
| Photographs | 86 | $1,720 |
| Works on paper | 12 | $830 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 98 | $1,532 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 164 results from 20 houses · How we compute these figures
Roger Fenton is a British (modern) artist with 246 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $1,274. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Roger Fenton sold in 2026 for $1,373, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 163 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Roger Fenton work is $1,274.
The median Roger Fenton photograph sells for $1,400 across 122 lots.
The median Roger Fenton print sells for $920 across 24 lots.
The median Roger Fenton work on paper sells for $1,402 across 3 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Roger Fenton photographs typically sell for $632–$3,370 (the middle half of 107 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Roger Fenton prints typically sell for $622–$2,050 (the middle half of 23 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 | 32 | $920‡ | $10,029 | 75% | 2026-07-15 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $1,402 | $4,256 | 75% | 2022-04-07 |
| Photography | 150 | $1,400‡ | $256,991 | 81.3% | 2026-09-15 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $49,309 | $256,991 | — | 2023-04-27 |
‡ 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) | 23 | $622–$2,050‡ | $920‡ | $10,029 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 107 | $632–$3,370‡ | $1,479‡ | $256,991 |
‡ 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 | 2003 | $256,991 |
| Photography | 2003 | $98,148 |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $10,029 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $8,942 |
| Works on Paper | 2004 | $4,256 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $1,402 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Roger Fenton worth?
Across 163 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Roger Fenton work is $1,274. The median Roger Fenton photograph sells for $1,400 across 122 lots. The median Roger Fenton print sells for $920 across 24 lots. The median Roger Fenton work on paper sells for $1,402 across 3 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Roger Fenton photographs typically sell for $632–$3,370 (the middle half of 107 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Roger Fenton prints typically sell for $622–$2,050 (the middle half of 23 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Roger Fenton photograph?
Based on 122 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Roger Fenton photograph is $1,400. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Roger Fenton's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Roger Fenton photograph is $256,991.
What is the average price of a Roger Fenton print?
Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Roger Fenton print is $920. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Roger Fenton's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Roger Fenton print is $10,029.
What is the average price of a small Roger Fenton photograph?
Based on 107 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Roger Fenton photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,479, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a small Roger Fenton print?
Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Roger Fenton print (small (under 50 cm)) is $920, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Roger Fenton's auction record?
Roger Fenton's auction record is $256,991, set in 2003.
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