Vivian Maier (1926–2009)
What is Vivian Maier’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 25 auction results for Vivian Maier at 9 houses since 2019. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,080 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,315–$4,335, n=9). The auction record is $6,670 for Untitled (2025, Chiswick Auctions). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled, 1954 | Silver gelatin print | $6,670 | Chiswick Auctions | Nov 2025 |
| 2 | SELF-PORTRAIT, CHICAGOLAND, OCTOBER 1975, 1975 | Chromogenic print | $5,411 | Chiswick Auctions | May 2025 |
| 3 | Self-Portrait (Shoe Display Window), 2013 | Gelatin silver print | $4,335 | Bonhams | Jul 2025 |
| 4 | Self-Portrait (Reflection in Paneled Mirror), 1955 | Gelatin silver print | $4,080 | Bonhams | Jul 2025 |
| 5 | Self-Portrait (Reflection in Silver Plate), 1954 | Gelatin silver print | $4,080 | Bonhams | Jul 2025 |
| 6 | Self-Portrait (Two Women Window Shopping), 1950 | Gelatin silver print | $4,080 | Bonhams | Jul 2025 |
| 7 | Untitled (New York), circa 1950s | Ink on verso | $3,750 | Swann Auction Galleries | Feb 2024 |
| 8 | Self-Portrait (Sunbather at Beach), 1971 | Gelatin silver print | $3,315 | Bonhams | Jul 2025 |
| 9 | Untitled, 1953 | Gelatin silver print | $3,187 | Bonhams | Apr 2023 |
| 10 | Untitled (gelatin silver print), 1960 | Cartes-de-visite | $3,000 | Rago Arts | Jun 2022 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 18 | $3,094 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 21 | $2,882 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 25 results from 9 houses · How we compute these figures
Vivian Maier is an American artist with 177 auction lots recorded since 2019, median price $2,500. 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 Vivian Maier sold in 2025 for $6,670, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full Vivian Maier record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Vivian Maier on OpeningBid →What is a Vivian Maier work worth?
Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Vivian Maier work is $2,500.
The median Vivian Maier photograph sells for $2,550 across 24 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Vivian Maier photographs typically sell for $1,637–$3,832 (the middle half of 24 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photography | 25 | $2,550† | $6,670 | 96% | 2026-07-24 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 24 | $1,637–$3,832† | $2,550† | $6,670 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2025 | $6,670 |
| Photography | 2025 | $5,411 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Vivian Maier worth?
Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Vivian Maier work is $2,500. The median Vivian Maier photograph sells for $2,550 across 24 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Vivian Maier photographs typically sell for $1,637–$3,832 (the middle half of 24 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 Vivian Maier photograph?
Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Vivian Maier photograph is $2,550. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Vivian Maier's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Vivian Maier photograph is $6,670.
What is the average price of a small Vivian Maier photograph?
Based on 24 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Vivian Maier photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,550, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Vivian Maier's auction record?
Vivian Maier's auction record is $6,670, set in 2025.
See the full Vivian Maier record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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