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# Al Hirschfeld (1903–2003)

Al Hirschfeld is an American artist with 77 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $950. 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 Al Hirschfeld sold in 2023 for a hammer price of $1,200 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Al Hirschfeld work worth?

Across 66 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Al Hirschfeld work is $950.

The median Al Hirschfeld print sells for $750 across 55 lots.

The median Al Hirschfeld work on paper sells for $4,000 across 9 lots.

The median Al Hirschfeld photograph sells for $425 across 1 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Al Hirschfeld prints typically sell for $312–$1,025 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 59 | $750†‡ | $10,000 | 93.2% | 2024-06-05 |
| Works on Paper | 13 | $4,000† | $8,000 | 69.2% | 2021-01-23 |
| Photography | 1 | $425 | $425 | — | 2004-10-07 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $6,400 | $10,000 | — | 2010-11-18 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $352–$975† | $700† | $1,900 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 24 | $312–$1,025†‡ | $898†‡ | $2,800 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $1,781–$4,662 | $3,625 | $8,000 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2004 | $10,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $8,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $4,800 |
| Prints & Editions | 2004 | $2,800 |
| Photography | 2004 | $425 |

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 Al Hirschfeld worth?

Across 66 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Al Hirschfeld work is $950. The median Al Hirschfeld print sells for $750 across 55 lots. The median Al Hirschfeld work on paper sells for $4,000 across 9 lots. The median Al Hirschfeld photograph sells for $425 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Al Hirschfeld prints typically sell for $312–$1,025 (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 Al Hirschfeld print?

Based on 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Al Hirschfeld print is $750. 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 Al Hirschfeld's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Al Hirschfeld print is $10,000.

### What is the average price of a Al Hirschfeld work on paper?

Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Al Hirschfeld work on paper is $4,000. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Al Hirschfeld's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Al Hirschfeld work on paper is $8,000.

### What is the average price of a medium Al Hirschfeld print?

Based on 24 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Al Hirschfeld print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $898, 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 the average price of a small Al Hirschfeld print?

Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Al Hirschfeld print (small (under 50 cm)) is $700, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Al Hirschfeld's auction record?

Al Hirschfeld's auction record is $10,000, set in 2004.

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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, “Al Hirschfeld auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/al-hirschfeld (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.