Roman Vishniac (1897–1997)
What is Roman Vishniac’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 82 auction results for Roman Vishniac at 13 houses since 1992. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,217 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,112–$3,213, n=5). The auction record is $43,200 for The Vanished World (2010, Swann Auction Galleries). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cracow, A Jewish Street * Munkatch. Baruch Rabinovitch examining the Yeshiva Bahurim * Munkatch. The Beltser Rov Aaron and Baruch Rabinovitch of the Spira dynasty | Ink | $15,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | May 2021 |
| 2 | Isaac Street, Krakow | Cartes-de-visite | $13,750 | Phillips | Apr 2016 |
| 3 | Sara ("Flowers of her youth"), 1939 | Ink | $11,875 | Swann Auction Galleries | Apr 2014 |
| 4 | Scene in Warsaw Ghetto, Late 1930s | Silver print | $8,750 | Swann Auction Galleries | Dec 2014 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Vanished World, 1936-1938 | Silver prints | $43,200 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 2010 |
| 2 | The Vanished World, 1936-1938 | Photographs | $38,400 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 2008 |
| 3 | The Vanished World, 1936-1938 | Photographs | $25,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Dec 2014 |
| 4 | The Vanished World, 1977 | Silver prints | $22,500 | Swann Auction Galleries | Apr 2019 |
| 5 | Einstein at Work, 1980 | Silver prints | $15,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 2017 |
| 6 | The Vanished World, 1936 | Photographs | $13,750 | Swann Auction Galleries | Dec 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 49 | $3,000 |
| Works on paper | 13 | $2,880 |
| Other | 19 | $1,800 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 71 | $2,880 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 82 results from 13 houses · How we compute these figures
Roman Vishniac is an American artist with 135 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $2,880. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Roman Vishniac sold in 2025 for $3,213, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full Roman Vishniac record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Roman Vishniac on OpeningBid →What is a Roman Vishniac work worth?
Across 82 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Roman Vishniac work is $2,880.
The median Roman Vishniac photograph sells for $2,940 across 74 lots.
The median Roman Vishniac print sells for $2,112 across 1 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Roman Vishniac photographs typically sell for $1,819–$5,030 (the middle half of 70 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 | $2,112 | $2,112 | 50% | 2026-10-15 |
| Photography | 92 | $2,940† | $43,200 | 80.4% | 2026-06-05 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $23,750 | $43,200 | — | 2021-05-27 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 70 | $1,819–$5,030† | $2,940† | $43,200 |
† 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 | 2010 | $43,200 |
| Photography | 2008 | $38,400 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $2,112 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Roman Vishniac worth?
Across 82 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Roman Vishniac work is $2,880. The median Roman Vishniac photograph sells for $2,940 across 74 lots. The median Roman Vishniac print sells for $2,112 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Roman Vishniac photographs typically sell for $1,819–$5,030 (the middle half of 70 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Roman Vishniac photograph?
Based on 74 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Roman Vishniac photograph is $2,940. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Roman Vishniac's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Roman Vishniac photograph is $43,200.
What is the average price of a small Roman Vishniac photograph?
Based on 70 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Roman Vishniac photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,940, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Roman Vishniac's auction record?
Roman Vishniac's auction record is $43,200, set in 2010.
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