Vik Muniz (b. 1961)
What is Vik Muniz’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 692 auction results for Vik Muniz at 42 houses since 2000. Over the last 24 months the median price was $10,080 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,794–$22,860, n=69). The auction record is $293,000 for The Sugar Children: Valentina, the Fastest; Jacynthe Loves Orange Juice; Big James Sweats Buckets; Lil' Calist Can't Swim; Valicia Bathes in Sunday Clothes; Ten Ten's Weed Necklace (2015, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Sugar Children: Valentina, the Fastest; Jacynthe Loves Orange Juice; Big James Sweats Buckets; Lil' Calist Can't Swim; Valicia Bathes in Sunday Clothes; Ten Ten's Weed Necklace, 1996 | Cartes-de-visite | $293,000 | Christie's | Nov 2015 |
| 2 | Marilyn Monroe (from Pictures of Diamond Dust), 2003 | The complete set of four chromogenic prints (i) Black Marilyn (ii) Reversal Grey Marilyn (iii) Reversal Black Marilyn (iv) Grey Marilyn | $245,000 | Phillips | Nov 2015 |
| 3 | Flag, after Jasper Johns, from Pictures of Pigment, 1961 | Chromogenic print | $193,750 | Christie's | Oct 2019 |
| 4 | The Birth of Venus, after Botticelli (from Pictures of Junk) | Digital c-print, in 3 parts | $173,000 | Phillips | May 2015 |
| 5 | Marilyn Monroe, actress, NY City, May 6, 1957, after Richard Avedon (Gordian Puzzle), 2007 | Hand coloring | $170,500 | Christie's | May 2012 |
| 6 | The Best of Life, 1989-1995 | 10 gelatin silver prints | $170,500 | Christie's | Oct 2011 |
| 7 | Elizabeth Taylor (Diamond Divas), 2004 | Colour coupler print mounted on aluminium | $170,036 | Christie's | Jul 2008 |
| 8 | Three Flags, from Pictures of Magazines 2 | Hand coloring | $163,800 | Phillips | Oct 2021 |
| 9 | Three Flags, from Pictures of Magazines 2 | Hand coloring | $163,800 | Phillips | Apr 2021 |
| 10 | Jackie O (from Pictures of Diamonds) | Chromogenic print | $161,000 | Phillips | Nov 2013 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 309 | $27,940 |
| Photographs | 242 | $26,100 |
| Works on paper | 16 | $4,468 |
| Prints | 11 | $1,778 |
| Sculpture | 7 | $1,310 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 316 | $32,312 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 151 | $13,565 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 66 | $2,032 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 692 results from 42 houses · How we compute these figures
Vik Muniz is an American artist with 994 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $23,750. 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 Vik Muniz sold in 2026 for $58,050, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 690 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Vik Muniz work is $23,750.
The median Vik Muniz photograph sells for $28,196 across 480 lots.
The median Vik Muniz print sells for $11,950 across 93 lots.
The median Vik Muniz sculpture sells for $22,995 across 26 lots.
Large (over 120 cm) Vik Muniz photographs typically sell for $22,687–$52,147 (the middle half of 274 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Vik Muniz photographs typically sell for $5,501–$30,745 (the middle half of 135 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 | 120 | $11,950†‡ | $151,200 | 77.5% | 2026-04-08 |
| Paintings | 6 | $4,289‡ | $13,860 | — | 2026-02-24 |
| Works on Paper | 12 | $4,116† | $81,250 | 75% | 2026-08-27 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 31 | $22,995 | $170,036 | 83.9% | 2026-07-29 |
| Photography | 611 | $28,196†‡ | $293,000 | 78.6% | 2026-10-15 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 37 | $118,750‡ | $293,000 | — | 2024-03-13 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Vik Muniz's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (120 lots) median $11,950 with 77.5% sell-through. Paintings (6 lots) median $4,289, record $13,860. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 37 lots) the median is $118,750.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $1,036–$3,386†‡ | $2,032†‡ | $9,375 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 24 | $3,324–$18,862‡ | $7,245‡ | $37,800 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 42 | $13,980–$35,580‡ | $19,375‡ | $151,200 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $23,169–$55,657 | $32,190 | $72,559 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 14 | $12,174–$29,299 | $21,430 | $170,036 |
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 34 | $1,422–$12,116‡ | $3,250‡ | $293,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 135 | $5,501–$30,745†‡ | $13,970†‡ | $161,000 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 274 | $22,687–$52,147†‡ | $37,500†‡ | $245,000 |
† 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 | 2015 | $293,000 |
| Photography | 2015 | $245,000 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2008 | $170,036 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $151,200 |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $114,512 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $81,250 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $72,559 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $29,180 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Vik Muniz worth?
Across 690 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Vik Muniz work is $23,750. The median Vik Muniz photograph sells for $28,196 across 480 lots. The median Vik Muniz print sells for $11,950 across 93 lots. The median Vik Muniz sculpture sells for $22,995 across 26 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Vik Muniz photographs typically sell for $22,687–$52,147 (the middle half of 274 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Vik Muniz photographs typically sell for $5,501–$30,745 (the middle half of 135 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 Vik Muniz photograph?
Based on 480 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Vik Muniz photograph is $28,196. 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 Vik Muniz's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Vik Muniz photograph is $293,000.
What is the average price of a Vik Muniz print?
Based on 93 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Vik Muniz print is $11,950. 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 Vik Muniz's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Vik Muniz print is $151,200.
What is the average price of a Vik Muniz sculpture?
Based on 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Vik Muniz sculpture is $22,995.
What is Vik Muniz's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Vik Muniz sculpture is $170,036.
What is the average price of a large Vik Muniz photograph?
Based on 274 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Vik Muniz photograph (large (over 120 cm)) is $37,500, 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 medium Vik Muniz photograph?
Based on 135 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Vik Muniz photograph (medium (50–120 cm)) is $13,970, 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 Vik Muniz's auction record?
Vik Muniz's auction record is $293,000, set in 2015.
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