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# Albert Renger-Patzsch (1897–1966)

## What is Albert Renger-Patzsch’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 292 auction results for Albert Renger-Patzsch at 18 houses since 1992. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,520 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,564–$3,304, n=22). The auction record is $165,972 for Natterkopf (2016, Kunsthaus Lempertz). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Natterkopf, 1925 | Cartes-de-visite | $165,972 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Jun 2016 |
| 2 | Das Bäumchen (The Little Tree), 1929 | Cartes-de-visite | $144,311 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Nov 2015 |
| 3 | Mountain Forest in Winter, 1926 | — | $43,078 | Sotheby's | May 2008 |
| 4 | Mantelpavian (Sacred Baboon), 1928 | Cartes-de-visite | $34,577 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Jun 2016 |
| 5 | Strumpffabrik Schocken, Chemnitz, 1925 | Cartes-de-visite | $34,577 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Jun 2016 |
| 6 | Essen, c. 1930 | — | $30,836 | Sotheby's | Nov 2007 |
| 7 | Near Essen, 1929 | Cartes-de-visite | $27,662 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Jun 2016 |
| 8 | Spätherbst im Fichtenwald, 1947-1955 | Cartes-de-visite | $27,500 | Phillips | Apr 2017 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Das Bäumchen, 1929 | Cartes-de-visite | $63,734 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Dec 2022 |
| 2 | Das Bäumchen, 1929 | Cartes-de-visite | $52,022 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Jun 2024 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 8 | $11,784 |
| Photographs | 160 | $2,643 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 151 | $2,752 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 292 results from 18 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Albert Renger-Patzsch is a German artist with 488 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $2,385. 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 2025 for $5,587, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Albert Renger-Patzsch work worth?

Across 292 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Albert Renger-Patzsch work is $2,385.

The median Albert Renger-Patzsch photograph sells for $2,375 across 281 lots.

The median Albert Renger-Patzsch work on paper sells for $267 across 1 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Albert Renger-Patzsch photographs typically sell for $1,282–$4,852 (the middle half of 263 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 | $267 | $267 | — | 2001-05-11 |
| Photography | 434 | $2,375‡ | $165,972 | 64.7% | 2026-06-06 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 15 | $34,577‡ | $165,972 | — | 2024-06-04 |

‡ 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) | 263 | $1,282–$4,852‡ | $2,505‡ | $165,972 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $2,458–$52,022‡ | $22,218‡ | $63,734 |

‡ 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 | 2016 | $165,972 |
| Photography | 2015 | $144,311 |
| Works on Paper | 2001 | $267 |

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 Renger-Patzsch worth?

Across 292 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Albert Renger-Patzsch work is $2,385. The median Albert Renger-Patzsch photograph sells for $2,375 across 281 lots. The median Albert Renger-Patzsch work on paper sells for $267 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Albert Renger-Patzsch photographs typically sell for $1,282–$4,852 (the middle half of 263 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 281 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Albert Renger-Patzsch photograph is $2,375. 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 $165,972.

### What is the average price of a small Albert Renger-Patzsch photograph?

Based on 263 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Albert Renger-Patzsch photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,505, 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 $165,972, 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 Renger-Patzsch auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/albert-renger-patzsch (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.