Arnold Genthe (1869–1942)
Arnold Genthe is an American artist with 91 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $1,195. 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 Arnold Genthe sold in 2025 for $4,318, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Arnold Genthe work is $1,195.
The median Arnold Genthe photograph sells for $1,236 across 43 lots.
The median Arnold Genthe work on paper sells for $235 across 1 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Arnold Genthe photographs typically sell for $1,100–$3,750 (the middle half of 33 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 | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $235 | $235 | — | 2006-02-16 |
| Photography | 61 | $1,236†‡ | $16,841 | 70.5% | 2026-06-26 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $16,250 | $16,841 | — | 2014-10-28 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 33 | $1,100–$3,750†‡ | $1,500†‡ | $16,841 |
† 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 | 2007 | $16,841 |
| Photography | 2014 | $16,250 |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $235 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Arnold Genthe worth?
Across 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Arnold Genthe work is $1,195. The median Arnold Genthe photograph sells for $1,236 across 43 lots. The median Arnold Genthe work on paper sells for $235 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Arnold Genthe photographs typically sell for $1,100–$3,750 (the middle half of 33 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 Arnold Genthe photograph?
Based on 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Arnold Genthe photograph is $1,236. 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 Arnold Genthe's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Arnold Genthe photograph is $16,841.
What is the average price of a small Arnold Genthe photograph?
Based on 33 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Arnold Genthe photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,500, 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 Arnold Genthe's auction record?
Arnold Genthe's auction record is $16,841, set in 2007.
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