Wynn Bullock (1902–1975)
What is Wynn Bullock’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 121 auction results for Wynn Bullock at 16 houses since 1992. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,273 including buyer’s premium (middle half $713–$1,995, n=28). The auction record is $14,400 for 'STARK TREE' (2007, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 'STARK TREE' | — | $14,400 | Sotheby's | Apr 2007 |
| 2 | selected images | A group of 6 photographs, comprising 'Point Lobos, Tide Pool,' 'The Pilings,' 'Stark Tree,' 'Woman's Hands,' 'Woman and Dog in Forest,' and 'Big Sur, California,' 4 mounted, 3 signed by the photographer in pencil on the mount, 4 titled and dated by him or his widow, Edna Bullock, in ink or pencil and 2 with the photographer's credit/studio stamps, on the reverse, matted, 1953-72 (Aperture, pp. 27, 55, and 85; Wynn Bullock 55, pp. 39, 58-9, and 111; Wynn Bullock Archive, pp. 17, 19, 20, and 24; Morgan & Morgan, pp. 21, 46, 91, and 105) (6) | $12,500 | Sotheby's | Oct 2008 |
| 3 | selected images | A group of 6 photographs, comprising 'Horsetails and Log,' 'Sunset, Big Sur Country,' 'Gravestone,' 'Death Valley,' 'Nude in Dead Forest,' and 'Lynne, Point Lobos,' each mounted, 5 signed by the photographer in pencil on the mount, one with the photographer's studio stamp and 5 titled and dated either by him or his widow, Edna Bullock, in pencil or ink on the reverse, matted, 1940-67, printed later (Aperture, pp. 17, 23, and 43; Wynn Bullock 55, p. 57; Wynn Bullock Archive, pp. 16, 19, and 20; Morgan & Morgan, pp. 28, 59, 102 and 109) (6) | $11,250 | Sotheby's | Oct 2008 |
| 4 | 'the stark tree' | Mounted, signed by the photographer in pencil on the mount, titled by the photographer in ink and with his partial '155 Mar Vista Dr.' studio stamp and with reproduction and reduction notations in an unidentified hand in pencil on the reverse, matted, framed, 1956, printed later (Aperture, p. 85; Wynn Bullock 55, p. 39; Morgan & Morgan, p. 105; Wynn Bullock Archive, p. 19; Listening with the Eyes, p.15; Dilley, unpaginated) | $10,625 | Sotheby's | Apr 2008 |
| 5 | Boy on Forest Road, 1960 | Cartes-de-visite | $10,000 | Phillips | Oct 2020 |
| 6 | Child on Forest Road, 1902 | Cartes-de-visite | $9,375 | Christie's | Dec 2011 |
| 7 | Let There be Light, 1970 | Cartes-de-visite | $8,750 | Phillips | Oct 2020 |
| 8 | Child in the Forest, 1902 | Wool | $8,125 | Christie's | Apr 2019 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mendocino Coast, 1968-1974 | Cartes-de-visite | $11,250 | Phillips | Oct 2020 |
| 2 | Child in Forest, 1960 | Cartes-de-visite | $10,000 | Phillips | Oct 2020 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 5 | $3,600 |
| Other | 22 | $3,370 |
| Photographs | 81 | $2,400 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 100 | $2,540 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 121 results from 16 houses · How we compute these figures
Wynn Bullock is an American artist with 188 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $2,432. 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 Wynn Bullock sold in 2026 for $2,432, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Wynn Bullock on OpeningBid →What is a Wynn Bullock work worth?
Across 118 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wynn Bullock work is $2,432.
The median Wynn Bullock photograph sells for $2,416 across 107 lots.
The median Wynn Bullock print sells for $1,915 across 2 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Wynn Bullock photographs typically sell for $1,434–$4,455 (the middle half of 102 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 | 3 | $1,915 | $3,750 | 66.7% | 2013-10-03 |
| Photography | 131 | $2,416†‡ | $11,250 | 81.7% | 2026-07-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $11,250 | $14,400 | — | 2020-10-14 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 102 | $1,434–$4,455†‡ | $2,476†‡ | $11,250 |
† 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 | 2020 | $11,250 |
| Photography | 2020 | $10,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $3,750 |
| Prints & Editions | 2004 | $80 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Wynn Bullock worth?
Across 118 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wynn Bullock work is $2,432. The median Wynn Bullock photograph sells for $2,416 across 107 lots. The median Wynn Bullock print sells for $1,915 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Wynn Bullock photographs typically sell for $1,434–$4,455 (the middle half of 102 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 Wynn Bullock photograph?
Based on 107 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wynn Bullock photograph is $2,416. 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 Wynn Bullock's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Wynn Bullock photograph is $11,250.
What is the average price of a small Wynn Bullock photograph?
Based on 102 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Wynn Bullock photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,476, 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 Wynn Bullock's auction record?
Wynn Bullock's auction record is $12,500, set in 2008.
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