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# Anni Albers (1899–1994)

## What is Anni Albers’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 125 auction results for Anni Albers at 27 houses since 1989. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,794 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,792–$4,826, n=21). The auction record is $166,400 for Study for B (2026, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Study for B, 1968 | Gouache, graphite and diazotype on graph paper mounted on paperboard | $166,400 | Christie's | Oct 2026 |
| 2 | Rail textile, 1958 | Wool | $13,860 | Wright | Aug 2024 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Second Movement I-VI, 1978 | Engraving | $44,100 | Christie's | Apr 2023 |
| 2 | Connections, 1925-1983 | The complete set of nine screenprints in colours, on Cartiere Miliani of Fabriano Umbria Italia and Fabriano Cotton papers, with full margins, with an introduction From the Line to the Texture by the publisher, the sheets loose (as issued) all contained in the original paper-covered cardboard portfolio with printed title | $21,023 | Phillips | Sep 2020 |
| 3 | Do. I-VI, 1899 | Six screenprints in colours on Fabriano wove paper | $20,339 | Bonhams | Mar 2026 |
| 4 | Connections, 1925-1983 | The complete set of nine screenprints in colours, on Cartiere Miliani of Fabriano Umbria Italia and Fabriano Cotton papers, with full margins, with an introduction From the Line to the Texture by the publisher, the sheets loose (as issued) contained in the original paper-covered cardboard portfolio with printed title | $20,035 | Phillips | Sep 2019 |
| 5 | Untitled (Do. I-VI), 1973 | Screenprints in colors on Fabriano wove paper | $18,750 | Christie's | Apr 2021 |
| 6 | Connections, 1925-1983 | The complete set of nine screenprints in colours, on Cartiere Miliani of Fabriano Umbria Italia and Fabriano Cotton papers, with full margins, with an introduction From the Line to the Texture by the publisher, the sheets loose (as issued) contained in the original paper-covered cardboard portfolio with printed title | $18,048 | Phillips | Jan 2020 |
| 7 | Connections 1925/1983, 1925 | Screenprints on | $16,250 | Swann Auction Galleries | Nov 2020 |
| 8 | Connections, 1925-1983 | The complete set of nine screenprints in colours, on Cartiere Miliani of Fabriano Umbria Italia and Fabriano Cotton papers, with full margins, with an introduction From the Line to the Texture by the publisher, the sheets loose (as issued) contained in the original paper-covered cardboard portfolio with printed title | $14,651 | Phillips | Jan 2019 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 11 | $12,473 |
| Other | 7 | $6,144 |
| Prints | 84 | $3,577 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 50 | $4,788 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 50 | $3,707 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 125 results from 27 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Anni Albers is an American artist with 143 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $3,528. 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 Anni Albers sold in 2026 for $166,400, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Anni Albers work worth?

Across 119 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Anni Albers work is $3,528.

The median Anni Albers print sells for $3,626 across 103 lots.

The median Anni Albers photograph sells for $2,600 across 7 lots.

The median Anni Albers work on paper sells for $9,525 across 3 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Anni Albers prints typically sell for $2,462–$10,549 (the middle half of 52 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Anni Albers prints typically sell for $1,500–$5,075 (the middle half of 49 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 | 108 | $3,626†‡ | $44,100 | 95.4% | 2026-10-06 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $9,525 | $166,400 | — | 2026-10-01 |
| Photography | 7 | $2,600† | $3,322 | — | 2026-02-26 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $20,339 | $166,400 | — | 2026-10-01 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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) | 49 | $1,500–$5,075†‡ | $3,522†‡ | $18,750 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 52 | $2,462–$10,549†‡ | $4,048†‡ | $44,100 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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) | 6 | $1,809–$3,012 | $2,346 | $3,322 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $166,400 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $44,100 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $21,023 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $9,525 |
| Photography | 2017 | $3,322 |
| Photography | 2017 | $3,085 |

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 Anni Albers worth?

Across 119 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Anni Albers work is $3,528. The median Anni Albers print sells for $3,626 across 103 lots. The median Anni Albers photograph sells for $2,600 across 7 lots. The median Anni Albers work on paper sells for $9,525 across 3 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Anni Albers prints typically sell for $2,462–$10,549 (the middle half of 52 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Anni Albers prints typically sell for $1,500–$5,075 (the middle half of 49 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 Anni Albers print?

Based on 103 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Anni Albers print is $3,626. 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 Anni Albers's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Anni Albers print is $44,100.

### What is the average price of a medium Anni Albers print?

Based on 52 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Anni Albers print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,048, 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 small Anni Albers print?

Based on 49 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Anni Albers print (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,522, 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 Anni Albers's auction record?

Anni Albers's auction record is $166,400, set in 2026.

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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, “Anni Albers auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/anni-albers (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.