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# Albrecht Altdorfer (1475–1538)

## What is Albrecht Altdorfer’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 196 auction results for Albrecht Altdorfer at 19 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,125 including buyer’s premium (middle half $799–$2,746, n=11). The auction record is $39,903 for The Holy Family at a Fountain (2010, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | La Grande crucifixion, 1515 | Burin | $8,932 | Ader | May 2023 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Holy Family at a Fountain | Woodcut | $39,903 | Christie's | Oct 2010 |
| 2 | Jael and Sisera | Woodcut | $25,937 | Christie's | Oct 2010 |
| 3 | Das Liebespaar im Wald, 1511 | Holzschnitt | $25,527 | Galerie Kornfeld Auktionen Bern | Jun 2019 |
| 4 | The Spies returning from the promised land (Joshua and Caleb), 1520 | 1520-25, on laid paper, without watermark, a fine impression of this rare print, showing some | $20,000 | Christie's | Jan 2017 |
| 5 | The Fall and Redemption of Man, 1513 | The complete set of forty woodcuts | $16,250 | Christie's | Jan 2019 |
| 6 | Der Fahnenträger, 1516 | Woodcut on laid paper | $11,147 | Galerie Kornfeld Auktionen Bern | Sep 2025 |
| 7 | Der Traum des Paris (Judgment of Paris) | Engraving | $10,344 | Karl & Faber | Nov 2019 |
| 8 | Jael and Sisera, circa 1513 | Woodcut | $8,125 | Swann Auction Galleries | Apr 2014 |
| 9 | Die Anbetung der heiligen Jungfrau - Der betende Geistliche vor der Maria, 1519 | Woodcut on laid paper | $7,432 | Galerie Kornfeld Auktionen Bern | Sep 2024 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 6 | $1,863 |
| Prints | 96 | $1,828 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 91 | $1,800 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 196 results from 19 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Albrecht Altdorfer is a German artist with 275 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $1,222. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Albrecht Altdorfer sold in 2026 for $2,952, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Albrecht Altdorfer work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Albrecht Altdorfer work worth?

Across 195 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Albrecht Altdorfer work is $1,222.

The median Albrecht Altdorfer print sells for $1,249 across 187 lots.

The median Albrecht Altdorfer work on paper sells for $1,080 across 1 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Albrecht Altdorfer prints typically sell for $574–$2,015 (the middle half of 174 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 258 | $1,249‡ | $39,903 | 72.5% | 2026-09-30 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $1,080 | $1,080 | — | 2013-01-29 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 10 | $13,699 | $39,903 | — | 2025-09-12 |

‡ 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) | 174 | $574–$2,015‡ | $1,141‡ | $39,903 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $39,903 |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $25,937 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $1,080 |

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 Albrecht Altdorfer worth?

Across 195 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Albrecht Altdorfer work is $1,222. The median Albrecht Altdorfer print sells for $1,249 across 187 lots. The median Albrecht Altdorfer work on paper sells for $1,080 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Albrecht Altdorfer prints typically sell for $574–$2,015 (the middle half of 174 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Albrecht Altdorfer print?

Based on 187 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Albrecht Altdorfer print is $1,249. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Albrecht Altdorfer's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Albrecht Altdorfer print is $39,903.

### What is the average price of a small Albrecht Altdorfer print?

Based on 174 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Albrecht Altdorfer print (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,141, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Albrecht Altdorfer's auction record?

Albrecht Altdorfer's auction record is $39,903, set in 2010.

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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, “Albrecht Altdorfer auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/albrecht-altdorfer (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.