Julian Opie Photographs: Value & Auction Prices

b. 1958

Of the 76 lots by Julian Opie (photographs) recorded at auction between 2013 and 2026, 63 found a buyer (83%). Half of the priced sales fell between $5.8kSign up free to see and $20kSign up free to see, with a median of $10kSign up free to see. The highest recorded price is $89.2kSign up free to see for IKA 4.2011 at Ketterer Kunst in June 2021. The houses with the most results are Phillips (54), Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) (7) and Van Ham (4).

€75,000≈ $89,235≈ £64,337Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumIKA 4.2011Ketterer Kunst76auction results2013–2026years recorded83%sold$10kSign up free to seemedian price

Julian Opie photographs: key figures

Auction results
76
Sold rate
83%
Active at auction
2013–2026
Median price
$10kSign up free to see
Record price
$89.2kSign up free to see IKA 4.2011, Ketterer Kunst, Jun 2021

Top auction houses: Phillips (54), Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) (7), Van Ham (4)

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  1. You Walk to the Plane. It is Hot. You Stand Still. Close your Eyes. by Julian Opie, 1990, Unique inkjet print in colours, aluminium box, Perspex and sound system, sold Jun 2018
    You Walk to the Plane. It is Hot. You Stand Still. Close your Eyes., 1990
    Photograph
    82 x 121 x 11 cm (32 1/4 x 47 5/8 x 4 3/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 224
    £5,000≈ $6,716≈ €5,674Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  2. Rod Walking by Julian Opie, 2010, Lenticular acrylic panel, comprised of a color inkjet print, back mounted and contained in a brushed aluminium frame spe, sold Apr 2018
    Rod Walking, 2010
    Photograph · Panel · ed. 6/35
    32 5/8 x 19 1/4 in. (82.9 x 48.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 102
    $25,000≈ £17,904≈ €20,470Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  3. Jeremy Walking in Stripy Jumper by Julian Opie, 2010, Lenticular acrylic panel, comprised of a color inkjet print, back mounted and contained in a brushed aluminium frame spe, sold Apr 2018
    Jeremy Walking in Stripy Jumper, 2010
    Photograph · Panel · ed. 2/35
    32 5/8 x 18 3/8 in. (82.9 x 46.7 cm )
    Phillips · · Lot 101
    $20,000≈ £14,324≈ €16,376Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  4. Imagine you are driving (fast)/Jacques/helmet by Julian Opie, 2002, Lambda print in colours, on Fujicolor photographic paper dry-mounted to PVC (as issued), the full sheet, sold Jan 2018
    Imagine you are driving (fast)/Jacques/helmet, 2002
    Photograph · Paper · ed. AP
    S. 56 x 122 cm (22 x 48 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 268
    £4,750≈ $6,771≈ €5,458Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £2,500–3,500View at Phillips ↗
  5. Maria. (1); Maria. (2); Felicia.; and Mirjam. by Julian Opie, 2011, Four inkjet prints in colors on Epson Premium Semigloss Photo paper, dry-mounted to aluminium (as issued), all contained, sold Nov 2017
    Maria. (1); Maria. (2); Felicia.; and Mirjam., 2011
    Photograph · Paper · ed. 31/40
    Framed. 50 1/4 x 35 1/2 x 2 1/2 in. (127.6 x 90.2 x 6.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 3
    $20,000≈ £14,931≈ €16,910Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  6. Tina walking by Julian Opie, 2010, Lenticular acrylic panel, comprised of a color inkjet print, back mounted and contained in a brushed aluminium frame spe, sold Oct 2017
    Tina walking, 2010
    Photograph · Panel · ed. 8/35
    S. 32 3/4 x 16 3/4 in. (83.2 x 42.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 60
    $20,000≈ £15,163≈ €17,008Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–25,000View at Phillips ↗
  7. 5th Avenue by Julian Opie, 2000, inkjet on vinyl on wood, sold Sep 2017
    5th Avenue, 2000
    Photograph · Other support
    24 3/8 x 38 3/4 in. (61.9 x 98.4 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 206
    $10,000≈ £7,402≈ €8,353Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  8. Bathers by Julian Opie, 2000, c-print mounted on board, sold Jun 2017
    Bathers, 2000
    Photograph · Board
    103 x 105 cm (40 1/2 x 41 3/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 179
    £36,250≈ $47,045≈ €41,224Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
  9. Imagine You are Driving (Fast)/Rio/Helmet by Julian Opie, 2002, Lambda print in colours, on Fujicolour photographic paper dry-mounted to PVC (as issued), the full sheet, sold Jun 2017
    Imagine You are Driving (Fast)/Rio/Helmet, 2002
    Photograph · Paper · ed. 13/50
    S. 56 x 120.3 cm (22 x 47 3/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 217
    £6,000≈ $7,744≈ €6,904Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £2,500–3,500View at Phillips ↗
  10. Tina walking by Julian Opie, 2010, Lenticular acrylic panel, comprised of a color inkjet print, back mounted and contained in a brushed aluminium frame spe, offered Apr 2017
    Tina walking, 2010
    Photograph · Panel · ed. 8/35
    S. 32 3/4 x 16 3/4 in. (83.2 x 42.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 85
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $15,000–25,000View at Phillips ↗
  11. Architect, from Walking in London 2 by Julian Opie, 2014, Lenticular acrylic panel, comprised of an inkjet print in colours printed directly onto 20 lpi lenticular animating lens, sold Jan 2017
    Architect, from Walking in London 2, 2014
    Photograph · Panel · ed. 21/50
    frame 86 x 54.5 cm (33 7/8 x 21 1/2 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 196
    £17,500≈ $21,569≈ €20,218Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
  12. Roadscape 61 by Julian Opie, 2001, Chromogenic print on vinyl, sold Dec 2016
    Roadscape 61, 2001
    Photograph · Other support
    25.5 x 40 cm (10 x 15 3/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 65
    £3,750≈ $4,748≈ €4,412Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  13. View of Loop Bridge Seen from Route 41 in the Seven Falls Area, from Japanese Landscapes by Julian Opie, 2009, Lenticular acrylic panel, comprised of an inkjet print in colors, on specialist paper mounted to twenty line 3D and iMot, sold Oct 2016
    View of Loop Bridge Seen from Route 41 in the Seven Falls Area, from Japanese Landscapes, 2009
    Photograph · Paper · ed. 20/50
    35 3/8 x 49 1/4 x 1 5/8 in. (89.9 x 125.1 x 4.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 328
    $3,750≈ £3,071≈ €3,432Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  14. Imagine You are Driving (Fast)/Rio/Helmet by Julian Opie, 2002, Lambda print in colours, on Fujicolour photographic paper dry-mounted to PVC (as issued), the full sheet,, sold Jun 2016
    Imagine You are Driving (Fast)/Rio/Helmet, 2002
    Photograph · Paper · ed. 12/50
    S. 55.8 x 120 cm (21 7/8 x 47 1/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 180
    £2,750≈ $3,977≈ €3,506Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £2,500–3,500View at Phillips ↗
  15. Imagine You Are Driving (Fast)/Jacques by Julian Opie, 2002, Lambda print in colours, on Fujicolour photographic paper dry-mounted to PVC (as issued), the full sheet,, offered Jun 2016
    Imagine You Are Driving (Fast)/Jacques, 2002
    Photograph · Paper · ed. AP
    S. 55.8 x 120 cm (21 7/8 x 47 1/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 179
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £2,500–3,500View at Phillips ↗
  16. View of Moon over Manatsuru Peninsula by Julian Opie, 2009, Lenticular acrylic panel, comprised of an inkjet print in colours, on specialist paper, mounted to twenty line 3D and iM, sold Jan 2016
    View of Moon over Manatsuru Peninsula, 2009
    Photograph · Paper · ed. 22/50
    90 x 125 x 4 cm (35 3/8 x 49 1/4 x 1 5/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 185
    £4,000≈ $5,645≈ €5,182Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  17. Jean-Jaques, industrialist by Julian Opie, C-Print auf Papier, sold Jun 2015
    Jean-Jaques, industrialist
    Photograph · Paper
    89,5 x 73,5cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 71
    €26,775≈ $30,200≈ £19,197Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €3,000–View at Van Ham ↗
  18. Komang, beach vendor by Julian Opie, C-Print auf Papier, sold Jun 2015
    Komang, beach vendor
    Photograph · Paper
    89 x 84,3cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 70
    €20,825≈ $23,489≈ £14,931Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €3,000–View at Van Ham ↗
  19. Brian, rockstar #2 by Julian Opie, C-Print auf Papier, sold Jun 2015
    Brian, rockstar #2
    Photograph · Paper
    89,5 x 67,8cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 69
    €29,750≈ $33,555≈ £21,331Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €3,000–View at Van Ham ↗
  20. Imagine You Are Driving (Fast) / Jacques by Julian Opie, 2002, Lambda print in colours, on Fujicolour Photographic paper, dry-mounted to PVC (as issued), the full sheet,, sold Jun 2015
    Imagine You Are Driving (Fast) / Jacques, 2002
    Photograph · Paper · ed. 13/50
    55.5 x 114.8 cm (21 7/8 x 45 1/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 175
    £3,375≈ $5,217≈ €4,645Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £2,500–3,500View at Phillips ↗
  21. Fiona, artist 3 by Julian Opie, 2001, C-Print on coated paper on panel, offered May 2015
    Fiona, artist 3, 2001
    Photograph · Panel
    35 x 28.5 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 780
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €10,000–15,000View at Lempertz ↗
  22. Maria. (2) by Julian Opie, 2011, Inkjet print in colours on Epson Premium Semigloss Photo paper, dry-mounted to aluminium (as issued), with full margins,, sold Jan 2015
    Maria. (2), 2011
    Photograph · Paper · ed. 15/40
    framed 127.7 x 90.6 x 6.5 cm (50 1/4 x 35 5/8 x 2 1/2 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 144
    £6,000≈ $9,119≈ €7,849Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  23. Jeremy walking in coat by Julian Opie, 2010, Lenticular acrylic panel, comprised of a color inkjet print, back mounted and contained in brushed aluminium frames spec, sold Oct 2013
    Jeremy walking in coat, 2010
    Photograph · Panel · ed. 2/60
    32 5/8 x 18 1/4 in (82.9 x 46.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 189
    $17,500≈ £10,835≈ €12,696Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $9,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  24. Kris walking by Julian Opie, 2010, Lenticular acrylic panel, comprised of a color inkjet print, back mounted and contained in brushed aluminium frames spec, sold Oct 2013
    Kris walking, 2010
    Photograph · Panel · ed. 2/60
    32 5/8 x 20 3/8 in (82.9 x 51.8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 188
    $15,000≈ £9,287≈ €10,882Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $9,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  25. Verity walking by Julian Opie, 2010, Lenticular acrylic panel, comprised of a color inkjet print, back mounted and contained in brushed aluminium frames spec, sold Oct 2013
    Verity walking, 2010
    Photograph · Panel · ed. 2/60
    32 5/8 x 17 7/8 in (82.9 x 45.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 187
    $20,000≈ £12,382≈ €14,510Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $9,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  26. Sian walking by Julian Opie, 2010, Lenticular acrylic panel, comprised of a color inkjet print, back mounted and contained in brushed aluminium frames spec, sold Oct 2013
    Sian walking, 2010
    Photograph · Panel · ed. 2/60
    32 1/2 x 18 5/8 in (82.6 x 47.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 186
    $22,500≈ £13,930≈ €16,323Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $9,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗

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