> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/august-sander · updated 2026-11-02

# 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.

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

## 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.

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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, “August Sander auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/august-sander (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.