August Sander (1876–1964)
August Sander is a German artist with 124 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $1,610. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by August Sander sold in 2021 for $3,750, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View August Sander on OpeningBid →What is a August Sander work worth?
Across 76 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a August Sander work is $1,610.
The median August Sander photograph sells for $1,920 across 66 lots.
The median August Sander print sells for $9,375 across 1 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) August Sander photographs typically sell for $1,225–$8,719 (the middle half of 36 sold lots).
Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $9,375 | $9,375 | — | 2020-04-03 |
| Photography | 100 | $1,920‡ | $122,485 | 66% | 2026-02-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $13,324 | $122,485 | — | 2014-04-03 |
‡ 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) | 36 | $1,225–$8,719‡ | $3,525‡ | $122,485 |
‡ 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 | 1999 | $122,485 |
| Photography | 2014 | $41,494 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $9,375 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a August Sander worth?
Across 76 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a August Sander work is $1,610. The median August Sander photograph sells for $1,920 across 66 lots. The median August Sander print sells for $9,375 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) August Sander photographs typically sell for $1,225–$8,719 (the middle half of 36 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a August Sander photograph?
Based on 66 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a August Sander photograph is $1,920. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is August Sander's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a August Sander photograph is $122,485.
What is the average price of a small August Sander photograph?
Based on 36 sold lots, the median auction price of a small August Sander photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,525, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is August Sander's auction record?
August Sander's auction record is $122,485, set in 1999.
See the full August Sander record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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