Sanford Biggers (b. 1970)
What is Sanford Biggers’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 31 auction results for Sanford Biggers at 8 houses since 2016. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,290 including buyer’s premium (middle half $851–$30,665, n=7). The auction record is $138,600 for Banneker (2022, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Banneker, 2016 | Antique quilt and gold leaf on birch plywood | $138,600 | Phillips | Mar 2022 |
| 2 | Neroluce, 2018 | Antique quilt, assorted textiles, tar and glitter | $75,600 | Phillips | Sep 2021 |
| 3 | Banneker, 2016 | Antique quilt and gold leaf on birch plywood, in 2 parts | $63,500 | Phillips | Jul 2024 |
| 4 | Quilt #19 (Rockstar), 2013 | Acrylic paint | $47,880 | Phillips | Dec 2020 |
| 5 | QUILT #19 (ROCKSTAR) | Quilt | $40,000 | Sotheby's | Oct 2019 |
| 6 | QC #13, 2013 | Acrylic paint | $37,800 | Phillips | Sep 2022 |
| 7 | Grip and Grin, 2017 | Acrylic paint | $36,120 | Phillips | Sep 2025 |
| 8 | Sag, Harbor Honeystuckle, 2013 | Fabric collage, treated acrylic, metallic acrylic and glitter on re-purposed quilt | $35,948 | Phillips | Apr 2019 |
| 9 | The Surveyor (Bruce's Beach), 1970 | Antique quilt and textiles with acrylic on felted board | $33,280 | Bonhams | Jul 2026 |
| 10 | Seent, 1970 | Resin | $28,050 | Bonhams | May 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 5 | $12,500 |
| Other | 20 | $6,968 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 13 | $35,948 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 8 | $5,350 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $1,100 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 31 results from 8 houses · How we compute these figures
Sanford Biggers is an American artist with 39 auction lots recorded since 2014, median price $7,925. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Sanford Biggers sold in 2026 for $33,280, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Sanford Biggers on OpeningBid →What is a Sanford Biggers work worth?
Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sanford Biggers work is $7,925.
The median Sanford Biggers print sells for $1,645 across 8 lots.
The median Sanford Biggers photograph sells for $2,550 across 3 lots.
The median Sanford Biggers sculpture sells for $12,700 across 3 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 | 8 | $1,645 | $6,325 | — | 2025-12-13 |
| Paintings | 2 | $16,158 | $27,940 | — | 2023-10-03 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $12,500 | $12,500 | — | 2019-12-06 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | $12,700 | $28,050 | — | 2025-05-15 |
| Photography | 5 | $2,550 | $2,805 | 60% | 2025-10-07 |
Sanford Biggers's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (8 lots) median $1,645. Paintings (2 lots) median $16,158, record $27,940. A typical Sanford Biggers painting sells for around 9.8× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $415–$1,822 | $1,100 | $4,000 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $28,050 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $27,940 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $12,700 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $12,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $6,325 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $4,375 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $4,000 |
| Photography | 2023 | $2,805 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Sanford Biggers worth?
Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sanford Biggers work is $7,925. The median Sanford Biggers print sells for $1,645 across 8 lots. The median Sanford Biggers photograph sells for $2,550 across 3 lots. The median Sanford Biggers sculpture sells for $12,700 across 3 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Sanford Biggers's auction record?
Sanford Biggers's auction record is $138,600, set in 2022.
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