Spencer Tunick (b. 1967)
What is Spencer Tunick’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 52 auction results for Spencer Tunick at 18 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $463 including buyer’s premium (middle half $408–$536, n=9). The auction record is $16,585 for Untitled (2007, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled | — | $16,585 | Sotheby's | Oct 2007 |
| 2 | Maine 2 | Gelatin silver print mounted on aluminium | $13,679 | Sotheby's | Feb 2010 |
| 3 | Krystl 2, 1999 | C-print mounted on aluminium | $10,654 | Sotheby's | Mar 2021 |
| 4 | 123rd Street and Malcolm X Boulevard, NYC 2, 2000 | Chromogenic print | $4,800 | Sotheby's | Jun 2024 |
| 5 | Eduardo VII (Lisbon) | Chromogenic color print mounted on Plexiglas | $4,000 | Sotheby's | Sep 2013 |
| 6 | Sans titre 2000, 2000 | C-print | $3,048 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Sep 2024 |
| 7 | Netherlands 8 (Dream Amsterdam Foundation) | C-print (laminated) | $3,042 | Veilinghuisaag | Jun 2018 |
| 8 | Ohio 2 (Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland), 1967 | Hand coloring | $1,875 | Wright | Feb 2009 |
| 9 | 23rd Street and Tenth Avenue, NYC 1, 1999, 1999 | Signed, dated and numbered 1/6 (to reverse), chromogenic colour photograph face-mounted on perspex | $1,729 | Lyon & Turnbull | Apr 2023 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Venezuela 3 (Caracas Museum of Contemporary Art), 2006 | Hand coloring | $1,950 | Wright | Jan 2020 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 16 | $954 |
| Photographs | 25 | $689 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $3,524 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 6 | $982 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 25 | $536 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 52 results from 18 houses · How we compute these figures
Spencer Tunick is an American artist with 94 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $727. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Spencer Tunick is recorded as sold in 2025 for $1,175; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Spencer Tunick on OpeningBid →What is a Spencer Tunick work worth?
Across 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Spencer Tunick work is $727.
The median Spencer Tunick photograph sells for $727 across 39 lots.
The median Spencer Tunick print sells for $445 across 6 lots.
The median Spencer Tunick sculpture sells for $10,654 across 1 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Spencer Tunick photographs typically sell for $377–$928 (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 | 7 | $445‡ | $1,175‡ | 85.7% | 2025-12-12 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $10,654 | $10,654 | — | 2021-03-03 |
| Photography | 54 | $727‡ | $13,679 | 72.2% | 2026-06-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $13,679 | $16,585 | — | 2021-03-03 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 23 | $377–$928‡ | $575‡ | $1,422 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $495–$1,575‡ | $689‡ | $1,950 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $2,058–$4,600 | $3,524 | $13,679 |
‡ 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 | 2010 | $13,679 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $10,654 |
| Photography | 2024 | $4,800 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $1,175‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $781 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Spencer Tunick worth?
Across 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Spencer Tunick work is $727. The median Spencer Tunick photograph sells for $727 across 39 lots. The median Spencer Tunick print sells for $445 across 6 lots. The median Spencer Tunick sculpture sells for $10,654 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Spencer Tunick photographs typically sell for $377–$928 (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 Spencer Tunick photograph?
Based on 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Spencer Tunick photograph is $727. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Spencer Tunick's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Spencer Tunick photograph is $13,679.
What is the average price of a small Spencer Tunick photograph?
Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Spencer Tunick photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $575, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Spencer Tunick's auction record?
Spencer Tunick's auction record is $16,585, set in 2007.
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