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# Siskind

## What is Siskind’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 15 auction results for Siskind at 2 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,397 including buyer’s premium (middle half $952–$1,524, n=9). The auction record is $5,334 for Jerome, Arizona 21 (2025, Swann Auction Galleries). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jerome, Arizona 21, 1949 | Ink on recto | $5,334 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 2025 |
| 2 | Chicago 30, 1950 | Ink on recto | $3,556 | Swann Auction Galleries | Apr 2026 |
| 3 | [ Owing to processing difficulties, further information can be obtained at the auctioneers Photographic Literature/Photographs ] SISKIND, | Photograph | $2,760 | Swann Auction Galleries | May 2003 |
| 4 | Chicago. 1949, 1949 | Ink on recto | $1,524 | Swann Auction Galleries | Feb 2026 |
| 5 | Facades, from the Harlem series, 1938 | Ink on recto | $1,524 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 2025 |
| 6 | Watermelon Man, 1940 | Ink on recto | $1,397 | Swann Auction Galleries | Feb 2026 |
| 7 | Lady in Kitchen, from the Harlem series, 1937 | Ink on recto | $1,079 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 2025 |
| 8 | [ Owing to processing difficulties, further information can be obtained at the auctioneers Photographic Literature/Photographs ] SISKIND, | Photograph | $978 | Swann Auction Galleries | May 2003 |
| 9 | [ Owing to processing difficulties, further information can be obtained at the auctioneers Photographic Literature/Photographs ] SISKIND, | Photograph | $978 | Swann Auction Galleries | May 2003 |
| 10 | Cabaret Dancer, 1937 | Ink on recto | $952 | Swann Auction Galleries | Sep 2025 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 14 | $1,029 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $1,397 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 15 results from 2 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Siskind is an artist with 16 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $978.

A work by Siskind sold in 2026 for $3,556, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Siskind work worth?

Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Siskind work is $978.

The median Siskind photograph sells for $1,028 across 14 lots.

The median Siskind print sells for $450 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $450 | $450 | — | 2006-10-12 |
| Photography | 15 | $1,028 | $5,334 | 93.3% | 2026-04-30 |

## Price by size

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $952–$1,524 | $1,397 | $5,334 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2025 | $5,334 |
| Photography | 2026 | $3,556 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $450 |

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 Siskind worth?

Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Siskind work is $978. The median Siskind photograph sells for $1,028 across 14 lots. The median Siskind print sells for $450 across 1 lots.

### What is the average price of a Siskind photograph?

Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Siskind photograph is $1,028.

### What is Siskind's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Siskind photograph is $5,334.

### What is Siskind's auction record?

Siskind's auction record is $5,334, set in 2025.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Siskind auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/siskind (updated 2026-11-01).

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.