Roman Vishniac (1897–1990)
Roman Vishniac is an artist with 79 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $2,250.
A work by Roman Vishniac sold in 2021 for $2,250, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Roman Vishniac on OpeningBid →What is a Roman Vishniac work worth?
Across 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Roman Vishniac work is $2,250.
The median Roman Vishniac photograph sells for $2,250 across 51 lots.
The median Roman Vishniac work on paper sells for $7,000 across 1 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Roman Vishniac photographs typically sell for $1,781–$3,055 (the middle half of 40 sold lots).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 1 | $7,000 | $7,000 | — | 2002-10-21 |
| Photography | 60 | $2,250 | $34,500 | 85% | 2021-03-11 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $25,300 | $34,500 | — | 2001-10-02 |
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 40 | $1,781–$3,055 | $2,275 | $34,500 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2001 | $34,500 |
| Photography | 2001 | $25,300 |
| Works on Paper | 2002 | $7,000 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Roman Vishniac worth?
Across 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Roman Vishniac work is $2,250. The median Roman Vishniac photograph sells for $2,250 across 51 lots. The median Roman Vishniac work on paper sells for $7,000 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Roman Vishniac photographs typically sell for $1,781–$3,055 (the middle half of 40 sold lots).
What is the average price of a Roman Vishniac photograph?
Based on 51 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Roman Vishniac photograph is $2,250.
What is Roman Vishniac's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Roman Vishniac photograph is $34,500.
What is the average price of a small Roman Vishniac photograph?
Based on 40 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Roman Vishniac photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,275, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Roman Vishniac's auction record?
Roman Vishniac's auction record is $34,500, set in 2001.
See the full Roman Vishniac record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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