Andreas Feininger (1906–1999)
What is Andreas Feininger’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 314 auction results for Andreas Feininger at 29 houses since 1991. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,528 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,242–$6,090, n=22). The auction record is $64,550 for The Photojournalist (2004, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Photojournalist, 1955 | Gelatin silver print | $64,550 | Christie's | Oct 2004 |
| 2 | The Photojournalist (Dennis Stock, Magnum Photographer), 1906 | The Photojournalist (Dennis Stock, Magnum Photographer) | $41,125 | Christie's | Apr 2001 |
| 3 | 'THE PHOTOJOURNALIST' (DENNIS STOCK) | — | $26,400 | Sotheby's | Apr 2007 |
| 4 | The Photojournalist (Dennis Stock), 1960 | Cartes-de-visite | $25,618 | Phillips | May 2019 |
| 5 | Rockefeller Center, RCA Tower, 1940 | And printer's notations in pencil on the verso | $18,400 | Christie's | Apr 1999 |
| 6 | Sänfte, circa 1908 | Wachskreide, Tusche und Bleistift auf dünnem Maschinenbütten | $17,988 | Karl & Faber | Dec 2015 |
| 7 | 'the photojournalist' | — | $17,500 | Sotheby's | Oct 2007 |
| 8 | The Photojournalist (Dennis Stock), 1955 | Gelatin silver print, printed later | $16,770 | Phillips | Apr 2026 |
| 9 | Brooklyn Bridge, 1906 | Cartes-de-visite | $14,400 | Christie's | Feb 2007 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Queen Elizabeth in New York Harbor, 1998 | Gelatin silver print | $14,980 | Christie's | Apr 2004 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 20 | $4,160 |
| Other | 37 | $3,600 |
| Photographs | 209 | $2,766 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 223 | $3,209 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 28 | $2,212 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 314 results from 29 houses · How we compute these figures
Andreas Feininger is a French artist with 433 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $3,107. 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 Andreas Feininger sold in 2026 for $3,556, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Andreas Feininger on OpeningBid →What is a Andreas Feininger work worth?
Across 313 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Andreas Feininger work is $3,107.
The median Andreas Feininger photograph sells for $3,000 across 284 lots.
The median Andreas Feininger print sells for $3,932 across 13 lots.
The median Andreas Feininger work on paper sells for $4,861 across 3 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Andreas Feininger photographs typically sell for $1,680–$4,826 (the middle half of 237 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Andreas Feininger photographs typically sell for $1,849–$4,786 (the middle half of 28 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 | 20 | $3,932‡ | $18,400 | 65% | 2026-09-24 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $4,861 | $9,375 | 75% | 2020-03-05 |
| Photography | 349 | $3,000‡ | $88,088 | 81.4% | 2026-07-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 16 | $17,744‡ | $88,088 | — | 2026-04-11 |
‡ 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) | 9 | $3,932–$12,556‡ | $7,134‡ | $18,400 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 237 | $1,680–$4,826‡ | $3,120‡ | $88,088 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 28 | $1,849–$4,786‡ | $2,230‡ | $16,770 |
‡ 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 | 2007 | $88,088 |
| Photography | 2004 | $64,550 |
| Prints & Editions | 1999 | $18,400 |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $16,961‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $9,375 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $4,861 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Andreas Feininger worth?
Across 313 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Andreas Feininger work is $3,107. The median Andreas Feininger photograph sells for $3,000 across 284 lots. The median Andreas Feininger print sells for $3,932 across 13 lots. The median Andreas Feininger work on paper sells for $4,861 across 3 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Andreas Feininger photographs typically sell for $1,680–$4,826 (the middle half of 237 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Andreas Feininger photographs typically sell for $1,849–$4,786 (the middle half of 28 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 Andreas Feininger photograph?
Based on 284 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Andreas Feininger photograph is $3,000. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Andreas Feininger's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Andreas Feininger photograph is $88,088.
What is the average price of a Andreas Feininger print?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Andreas Feininger print is $3,932. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Andreas Feininger's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Andreas Feininger print is $18,400.
What is the average price of a small Andreas Feininger photograph?
Based on 237 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Andreas Feininger photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,120, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a medium Andreas Feininger photograph?
Based on 28 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Andreas Feininger photograph (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,230, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Andreas Feininger's auction record?
Andreas Feininger's auction record is $88,088, set in 2007.
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