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# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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.

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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, “Wright Morris auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/wright-morris (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.