> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/trevor-paglen · updated 2026-11-01

# Trevor Paglen (b. 1974)

Trevor Paglen is an American artist with 16 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $10,080.

A work by Trevor Paglen sold in 2022 for $10,080, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Trevor Paglen work worth?

Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Trevor Paglen work is $10,080.

The median Trevor Paglen print sells for $9,605 across 6 lots.

The median Trevor Paglen photograph sells for $11,911 across 7 lots.

The median Trevor Paglen work on paper sells for $18,900 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 7 | $9,605 | $27,645 | 85.7% | 2024-02-14 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $18,900 | $18,900 | — | 2021-10-05 |
| Photography | 7 | $11,911 | $43,750 | — | 2024-06-04 |

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $9,239–$10,080 | $9,970 | $27,645 |

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $9,391–$19,519 | $17,223 | $43,750 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2021 | $43,750 |
| Prints & Editions | 2008 | $27,645 |
| Photography | 2004 | $19,519 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $18,900 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $10,080 |

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 Trevor Paglen worth?

Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Trevor Paglen work is $10,080. The median Trevor Paglen print sells for $9,605 across 6 lots. The median Trevor Paglen photograph sells for $11,911 across 7 lots. The median Trevor Paglen work on paper sells for $18,900 across 1 lots.

### What is Trevor Paglen's auction record?

Trevor Paglen's auction record is $43,750, set in 2021.

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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, “Trevor Paglen auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/trevor-paglen (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.