Albert Renger-Patzsch (1897–1966)
Albert Renger-Patzsch is a German artist with 119 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $1,500. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Albert Renger-Patzsch sold in 2021 for $3,750, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 79 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Albert Renger-Patzsch work is $1,500.
The median Albert Renger-Patzsch photograph sells for $1,500 across 70 lots.
The median Albert Renger-Patzsch work on paper sells for $22,500 across 1 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Albert Renger-Patzsch photographs typically sell for $1,320–$5,673 (the middle half of 41 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 1 | $22,500 | $22,500 | — | 2020-04-03 |
| Photography | 95 | $1,500‡ | $55,279 | 73.7% | 2026-09-15 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $24,206 | $55,279 | — | 2020-04-03 |
‡ 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) | 41 | $1,320–$5,673‡ | $2,000‡ | $55,279 |
‡ 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 | 2000 | $55,279 |
| Photography | 2000 | $25,912 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $22,500 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Albert Renger-Patzsch worth?
Across 79 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Albert Renger-Patzsch work is $1,500. The median Albert Renger-Patzsch photograph sells for $1,500 across 70 lots. The median Albert Renger-Patzsch work on paper sells for $22,500 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Albert Renger-Patzsch photographs typically sell for $1,320–$5,673 (the middle half of 41 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Albert Renger-Patzsch photograph?
Based on 70 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Albert Renger-Patzsch photograph is $1,500. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Albert Renger-Patzsch's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Albert Renger-Patzsch photograph is $55,279.
What is the average price of a small Albert Renger-Patzsch photograph?
Based on 41 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Albert Renger-Patzsch photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Albert Renger-Patzsch's auction record?
Albert Renger-Patzsch's auction record is $55,279, set in 2000.
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