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

# Ulay (1943–2020)

Ulay is a German artist with 4 auction lots recorded since 2012, median price $1,939. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Ulay sold in 2026 for $9,030, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ulay work worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ulay work is $1,939.

The median Ulay photograph sells for $1,939 across 3 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Photography | 3 | $1,939† | $9,030 | — | 2026-02-24 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2026 | $9,030 |
| Photography | 2012 | $1,939† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Ulay worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ulay work is $1,939. The median Ulay photograph sells for $1,939 across 3 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Ulay's auction record?

Ulay's auction record is $9,030, set in 2026.

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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, “Ulay auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ulay (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.