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# Andreas Feininger (1906–1999)

## What is Andreas Feininger’s work worth? {#value}

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.

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

| # | 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 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Queen Elizabeth in New York Harbor, 1998 | Gelatin silver print | $14,980 | Christie's | Apr 2004 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 20 | $4,160 |
| Other | 37 | $3,600 |
| Photographs | 209 | $2,766 |

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

| 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](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Andreas Feininger auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/andreas-feininger (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.