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# Andreas Gursky (b. 1955)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 396 auction results for Andreas Gursky at 30 houses since 1999. Over the last 24 months the median price was $45,409 including buyer’s premium (middle half $5,003–$133,365, n=49). The auction record is $4,338,500 for Rhein II (2011, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rhein II, 1999 | Chromogenic color print face-mounted to Plexiglas | $4,338,500 | Christie's | Nov 2011 |
| 2 | 99 Cent II, Diptych | Two cibachrome prints in artist's frames | $3,352,753 | Sotheby's | Feb 2007 |
| 3 | Chicago Board of Trade III | C-Print mounted on Plexiglas in artist's frame | $3,308,208 | Sotheby's | Jun 2013 |
| 4 | Dubai World I, 2013 | Photographed in 2007 and printed in 2013 | $2,400,000 | Christie's | Sep 2019 |
| 5 | Paris, Montparnasse | C-print in artist's frame | $2,389,560 | Sotheby's | Oct 2013 |
| 6 | Chicago Board of Trade | C-Print in artist's frame | $2,362,347 | Sotheby's | Jun 2013 |
| 7 | Pyongyang IV, 2007 | Cibachrome print in artist's frame | $2,134,224 | Sotheby's | Oct 2010 |
| 8 | Frankfurt | C-print mounted on Plexiglas in artist's frame | $2,098,500 | Sotheby's | Nov 2010 |
| 9 | Rhein I | C-print behind glass in artist's frame | $2,098,500 | Sotheby's | May 2011 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Los Angeles, 1998 | Cibachrome print face-mounted on Plexiglas, in artist's frame | $2,208,423 | Phillips | Oct 2017 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 196 | $96,740 |
| Other | 111 | $87,629 |
| Prints | 19 | $2,199 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 190 | $270,616 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 80 | $14,860 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 41 | $6,585 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 396 results from 30 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Andreas Gursky is a German artist with 485 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $50,679. 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 Gursky sold in 2026 for $71,616, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Andreas Gursky work worth?

Across 395 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Andreas Gursky work is $50,679.

The median Andreas Gursky photograph sells for $78,567 across 276 lots.

The median Andreas Gursky print sells for $6,511 across 71 lots.

The median Andreas Gursky work on paper sells for $48,245 across 17 lots.

Large (over 120 cm) Andreas Gursky photographs typically sell for $96,803–$565,213 (the middle half of 154 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Andreas Gursky photographs typically sell for $8,642–$36,101 (the middle half of 62 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 | 81 | $6,511†‡ | $1M | 87.7% | 2026-06-26 |
| Paintings | 1 | $27,520 | $27,520 | — | 2019-11-25 |
| Works on Paper | 18 | $48,245 | $419,200 | 94.4% | 2025-10-16 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $137,000 | $137,000 | — | 2015-11-11 |
| Photography | 325 | $78,567†‡ | $4.3M | 84.9% | 2026-10-08 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 154 | $357,850‡ | $4.3M | — | 2026-06-25 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Andreas Gursky's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (81 lots) median $6,511 with 87.7% sell-through. Paintings (1 lots) median $27,520, record $27,520. A typical Andreas Gursky painting sells for around 4.2× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 154 lots) the median is $357,850.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $1,518–$5,108‡ | $2,225‡ | $10,355 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 32 | $1,242–$9,736‡ | $2,821‡ | $83,650 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 25 | $118,124–$401,000 | $275,000 | $1M |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $13,465–$28,973 | $20,385 | $34,889 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $55,518–$359,425 | $80,825 | $419,200 |

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 48 | $3,600–$10,208‡ | $7,173‡ | $41,981 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 62 | $8,642–$36,101†‡ | $14,860†‡ | $329,000 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 154 | $96,803–$565,213†‡ | $278,701†‡ | $4.3M |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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 | 2011 | $4.3M |
| Photography | 2013 | $3.3M |
| Prints & Editions | 2008 | $1M |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $724,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $419,200 |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $408,000 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2015 | $137,000 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $27,520 |

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 Gursky worth?

Across 395 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Andreas Gursky work is $50,679. The median Andreas Gursky photograph sells for $78,567 across 276 lots. The median Andreas Gursky print sells for $6,511 across 71 lots. The median Andreas Gursky work on paper sells for $48,245 across 17 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Andreas Gursky photographs typically sell for $96,803–$565,213 (the middle half of 154 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Andreas Gursky photographs typically sell for $8,642–$36,101 (the middle half of 62 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 Gursky photograph?

Based on 276 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Andreas Gursky photograph is $78,567. 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 Andreas Gursky's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Andreas Gursky photograph is $4,338,500.

### What is the average price of a Andreas Gursky print?

Based on 71 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Andreas Gursky print is $6,511. 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 Andreas Gursky's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Andreas Gursky print is $1,026,602.

### What is the average price of a Andreas Gursky work on paper?

Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Andreas Gursky work on paper is $48,245.

### What is Andreas Gursky's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Andreas Gursky work on paper is $419,200.

### What is the average price of a large Andreas Gursky photograph?

Based on 154 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Andreas Gursky photograph (large (over 120 cm)) is $278,701, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 medium Andreas Gursky photograph?

Based on 62 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Andreas Gursky photograph (medium (50–120 cm)) is $14,860, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Andreas Gursky's auction record?

Andreas Gursky's auction record is $4,338,500, set in 2011.

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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 Gursky auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/andreas-gursky (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.