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# Albert Hirschfeld (1903–2003)

## What is Albert Hirschfeld’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 44 auction results for Albert Hirschfeld at 12 houses since 1992. Over the last 24 months the median price was $932 including buyer’s premium (middle half $585–$1,138, n=6). The auction record is $6,875 for Sugar Babies (2019, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sugar Babies, 1903 | Ink | $6,875 | Christie's | Oct 2019 |
| 2 | Sugar Babies, 1903 | Ink | $5,625 | Christie's | Oct 2019 |
| 3 | Nick and Nora, 1903 | Ink | $2,000 | Christie's | Oct 2019 |
| 4 | Gwen Verdon cavorts in 'Redhead', 1959 | Pen and black ink on paper | $1,672 | Roseberys London | Jun 2024 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Movieland 1954, 1954 | Lithograph in black and cream on paper | $2,370 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Mar 2008 |
| 2 | Classic Comedians | Etching in sepia on paper | $2,015 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Mar 2008 |
| 3 | Lot of Two Comedic Portraits: Groucho Marx and Milton Berle | Etchings on paper | $1,778 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Mar 2008 |
| 4 | Lot of Three Portraits: Marcel Marceau, Sinatra and Pavarotti, and Tom Selleck, 1994 | Etchings on paper | $1,304 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Sep 2008 |
| 5 | Lot of Two Movie Subjects: Diane Keaton and Woody Allen in Annie Hall; and Katherine Hepburn and Humphrey Bogart in The African Queen | Etchings | $1,304 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Sep 2008 |
| 6 | Lot of Two Movie Subjects: Diane Keaton and Woody Allen in Annie Hall; and Katherine Hepburn and Humphrey Bogart in The African Queen | Etching | $1,304 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Sep 2008 |

**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 5 | $2,000 |
| Prints | 25 | $950 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 16 | $1,068 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $1,007 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 44 results from 12 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Albert Hirschfeld is an American artist with 44 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $955. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Albert Hirschfeld sold in 2026 for $1,200, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**2 Albert Hirschfeld works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Albert Hirschfeld work worth?

Across 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Albert Hirschfeld work is $955.

The median Albert Hirschfeld print sells for $858 across 34 lots.

The median Albert Hirschfeld work on paper sells for $3,812 across 6 lots.

The median Albert Hirschfeld photograph sells for $200 across 1 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 36 | $858† | $2,370 | 94.4% | 2026-10-16 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $3,812 | $8,109 | — | 2026-02-05 |
| Photography | 1 | $200† | $200† | — | 2018-01-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $6,875 | $8,109 | — | 2019-10-16 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $488–$1,304† | $960† | $2,015 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $406–$1,126† | $736† | $2,370 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $1,672–$5,625 | $2,000 | $6,875 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $8,109 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $6,875 |
| Prints & Editions | 2008 | $2,370 |
| Prints & Editions | 2008 | $2,015 |
| Photography | 2018 | $200† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Albert Hirschfeld worth?

Across 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Albert Hirschfeld work is $955. The median Albert Hirschfeld print sells for $858 across 34 lots. The median Albert Hirschfeld work on paper sells for $3,812 across 6 lots. The median Albert Hirschfeld photograph sells for $200 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Albert Hirschfeld print?

Based on 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Albert Hirschfeld print is $858. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Albert Hirschfeld's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Albert Hirschfeld print is $2,370.

### What is the average price of a small Albert Hirschfeld print?

Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Albert Hirschfeld print (small (under 50 cm)) is $960, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Albert Hirschfeld print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $736, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Albert Hirschfeld's auction record is $8,109, set in 2016.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Albert Hirschfeld auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/albert-hirschfeld (updated 2026-11-02).

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.