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# Truman Capote

Truman Capote is an artist with 26 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $650.

A work by Truman Capote sold in 2024 for $750, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Truman Capote work worth?

Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Truman Capote work is $650.

The median Truman Capote work on paper sells for $578 across 2 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2 | $578 | $720 | — | 2012-11-20 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $720 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $437 |

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 Truman Capote worth?

Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Truman Capote work is $650. The median Truman Capote work on paper sells for $578 across 2 lots.

### What is Truman Capote's auction record?

Truman Capote's auction record is $1,625, set in 2017.

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

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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.