Wright Morris (1910–1998)
Wright Morris is an American artist with 81 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $1,625. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Wright Morris sold in 2025 for $2,750, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Wright Morris on OpeningBid →What is a Wright Morris work worth?
Across 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wright Morris work is $1,625.
The median Wright Morris photograph sells for $1,625 across 39 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Wright Morris photographs typically sell for $967–$3,630 (the middle half of 38 sold lots).
Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photography | 50 | $1,625‡ | $13,970 | 78% | 2025-07-17 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 38 | $967–$3,630‡ | $1,658‡ | $13,970 |
‡ 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 | 2023 | $13,970 |
| Photography | 2024 | $10,000 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Wright Morris worth?
Across 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wright Morris work is $1,625. The median Wright Morris photograph sells for $1,625 across 39 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Wright Morris photographs typically sell for $967–$3,630 (the middle half of 38 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Wright Morris photograph?
Based on 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wright Morris photograph is $1,625. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Wright Morris's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Wright Morris photograph is $13,970.
What is the average price of a small Wright Morris photograph?
Based on 38 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Wright Morris photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,658, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Wright Morris's auction record?
Wright Morris's auction record is $13,970, set in 2023.
See the full Wright Morris record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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