Steve McCurry (b. 1950)
What is Steve McCurry’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 143 auction results for Steve McCurry at 24 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,623 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,999–$9,426, n=32). The auction record is $69,850 for Sharbat Gula, Afghan Girl, Pakistan (2024, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sharbat Gula, Afghan Girl, Pakistan, 2010 | Oversized chromogenic print, printed 2010 | $69,850 | Phillips | Apr 2024 |
| 2 | Afghan Girl, 1993 | Hand coloring | $26,075 | Christie's | May 2017 |
| 3 | Sharbat Gula, Afghan Girl, Pakistan | Digital chromogenic print, printed later | $25,000 | Phillips | Oct 2014 |
| 4 | Sharbat Gula, Afghan Girl, Pakistan | Hand coloring | $25,000 | Phillips | Apr 2018 |
| 5 | Afghan Girl, 2020 | Digital C-print | $23,154 | Christie's | Nov 2021 |
| 6 | Sharbat Gula, Afghan Girl, Peshawar, Pakistan, 1950 | Photograph | $20,400 | Bonhams | Oct 2025 |
| 7 | Afghan Girl (Sharbat Gula), 1984 | Digital C-print | $18,750 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 2018 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Afghan Girl (Sharbat Gula), 1950 | Archival pigment print | $22,812 | Bonhams | Apr 2021 |
| 2 | Sharbat Gula, Afghan Girl, Pakistan, 1984 | Hand coloring | $21,250 | Phillips | Apr 2013 |
| 3 | Sharbat Gula, Afghan Girl, Pakistan, 1984 | Hand coloring | $19,576 | Phillips | May 2021 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 109 | $10,006 |
| Works on paper | 5 | $6,216 |
| Other | 11 | $4,058 |
| Prints | 6 | $1,423 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 84 | $9,790 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 45 | $6,300 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 143 results from 24 houses · How we compute these figures
Steve McCurry is an American artist with 208 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $7,639. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Steve McCurry sold in 2026 for $15,480, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 142 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Steve McCurry work is $7,639.
The median Steve McCurry photograph sells for $9,391 across 117 lots.
The median Steve McCurry print sells for $1,676 across 18 lots.
The median Steve McCurry work on paper sells for $7,500 across 3 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Steve McCurry photographs typically sell for $5,054–$14,044 (the middle half of 75 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Steve McCurry photographs typically sell for $3,949–$11,662 (the middle half of 39 sold lots).
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 22 | $1,676†‡ | $12,500 | 81.8% | 2026-04-01 |
| Paintings | 1 | $3,187 | $3,187 | — | 2021-04-09 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $7,500 | $17,575 | 75% | 2019-04-05 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $16,784 | $16,784 | — | 2015-06-30 |
| Photography | 141 | $9,391†‡ | $69,850 | 83% | 2026-10-08 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $25,000† | $69,850 | — | 2024-04-05 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Steve McCurry's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (22 lots) median $1,676 with 81.8% sell-through. Paintings (1 lots) median $3,187, record $3,187. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 8 lots) the median is $25,000.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $1,102–$2,160‡ | $1,423‡ | $3,241 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $1,509–$8,257†‡ | $4,781†‡ | $12,500 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 39 | $3,949–$11,662†‡ | $7,057†‡ | $26,075 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 75 | $5,054–$14,044†‡ | $11,054†‡ | $60,740† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 | 2024 | $69,850 |
| Photography | 2020 | $60,740† |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $17,575 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2015 | $16,784 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $12,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $9,580 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $7,500 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $3,187 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Steve McCurry worth?
Across 142 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Steve McCurry work is $7,639. The median Steve McCurry photograph sells for $9,391 across 117 lots. The median Steve McCurry print sells for $1,676 across 18 lots. The median Steve McCurry work on paper sells for $7,500 across 3 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Steve McCurry photographs typically sell for $5,054–$14,044 (the middle half of 75 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Steve McCurry photographs typically sell for $3,949–$11,662 (the middle half of 39 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Steve McCurry photograph?
Based on 117 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Steve McCurry photograph is $9,391. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Steve McCurry's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Steve McCurry photograph is $69,850.
What is the average price of a Steve McCurry print?
Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Steve McCurry print is $1,676. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Steve McCurry's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Steve McCurry print is $12,500.
What is the average price of a medium Steve McCurry photograph?
Based on 75 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Steve McCurry photograph (medium (50–120 cm)) is $11,054, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a small Steve McCurry photograph?
Based on 39 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Steve McCurry photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $7,057, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Steve McCurry's auction record?
Steve McCurry's auction record is $69,850, set in 2024.
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