Blinky Palermo (1943–1977)
What is Blinky Palermo’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 214 auction results for Blinky Palermo at 18 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $26,332 including buyer’s premium (middle half $14,148–$61,418, n=11). The auction record is $6,309,300 for Ohne Titel (dyed cotton mounted on muslin) (2023, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ohne Titel (dyed cotton mounted on muslin), 1970 | Dyed cotton mounted on muslin | $6,309,300 | Sotheby's | May 2023 |
| 2 | Ohne Titel (dyed cotton mounted on muslin), 1969 | Dyed cotton mounted on muslin | $5,640,000 | Christie's | May 2022 |
| 3 | Ohne Titel (dyed cotton mounted on linen), 1969 | Linen | $5,132,000 | Christie's | May 2023 |
| 4 | MANHATTAN | On the reverse of the second panel | $2,878,760 | Sotheby's | Jul 2020 |
| 5 | Untitled (Stoffbild) | Cotton fabric on burlap | $1,743,581 | Sotheby's | Feb 2010 |
| 6 | Untitled (dyed cotton mounted on muslin, in two parts), 1971 | Dyed cotton mounted on muslin, in two parts | $934,567 | Christie's | Oct 2025 |
| 7 | Untitled | Acrylic on board | $731,954 | Sotheby's | Feb 2013 |
| 8 | Happier than the Morning Sun (for S. Wonder), 1974 | Mixed media | $465,683 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2025 |
| 9 | Untitled, 1943 | Oil paint | $464,500 | Christie's | Jun 1998 |
| 10 | Ohne Titel (oil stick on linen), 1969 | Linen | $456,644 | Sotheby's | Jun 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 19 | $400,120 |
| Works on paper | 30 | $21,333 |
| Other | 28 | $12,866 |
| Prints | 70 | $5,646 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 12 | $699,533 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 70 | $15,558 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 64 | $7,338 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 214 results from 18 houses · How we compute these figures
Blinky Palermo is a German artist with 269 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $5,622. 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 Blinky Palermo sold in 2026 for $65,053, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Blinky Palermo on OpeningBid →What is a Blinky Palermo work worth?
Across 214 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Blinky Palermo work is $5,622.
The median Blinky Palermo print sells for $3,780 across 125 lots.
The median Blinky Palermo work on paper sells for $12,874 across 33 lots.
The median Blinky Palermo painting sells for $92,330 across 15 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Blinky Palermo prints typically sell for $2,373–$17,071 (the middle half of 72 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Blinky Palermo prints typically sell for $1,638–$5,912 (the middle half of 51 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 | 151 | $3,780†‡ | $138,600 | 82.8% | 2026-03-26 |
| Paintings | 16 | $92,330‡ | $5.1M | 93.8% | 2024-12-10 |
| Works on Paper | 39 | $12,874†‡ | $465,683 | 84.6% | 2025-12-06 |
| Photography | 2 | $126,000 | $126,000 | — | 2023-05-12 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 21 | $453,307 | $6.3M | — | 2025-12-06 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Blinky Palermo's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (151 lots) median $3,780 with 82.8% sell-through. Paintings (16 lots) median $92,330, record $5,132,000. A typical Blinky Palermo painting sells for around 24× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 21 lots) the median is $453,307.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 51 | $1,638–$5,912†‡ | $2,561†‡ | $138,600 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 72 | $2,373–$17,071†‡ | $4,985†‡ | $81,250 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $40,248–$186,625 | $55,424 | $731,954 |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 23 | $2,375–$29,747†‡ | $11,647†‡ | $70,700 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $21,276–$125,192†‡ | $28,920†‡ | $465,683 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $5.1M |
| Paintings | 2020 | $2.9M |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $465,683 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $390,859 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $138,600 |
| Photography | 2023 | $126,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $81,250 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Blinky Palermo worth?
Across 214 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Blinky Palermo work is $5,622. The median Blinky Palermo print sells for $3,780 across 125 lots. The median Blinky Palermo work on paper sells for $12,874 across 33 lots. The median Blinky Palermo painting sells for $92,330 across 15 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Blinky Palermo prints typically sell for $2,373–$17,071 (the middle half of 72 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Blinky Palermo prints typically sell for $1,638–$5,912 (the middle half of 51 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 Blinky Palermo print?
Based on 125 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Blinky Palermo print is $3,780. 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 Blinky Palermo's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Blinky Palermo print is $138,600.
What is the average price of a Blinky Palermo work on paper?
Based on 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Blinky Palermo work on paper is $12,874. 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 Blinky Palermo's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Blinky Palermo work on paper is $465,683.
What is the average price of a Blinky Palermo painting?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Blinky Palermo painting is $92,330. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Blinky Palermo's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Blinky Palermo painting is $5,132,000.
What is the average price of a medium Blinky Palermo print?
Based on 72 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Blinky Palermo print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,985, 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 Blinky Palermo print?
Based on 51 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Blinky Palermo print (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,561, 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 Blinky Palermo's auction record?
Blinky Palermo's auction record is $6,309,300, set in 2023.
See the full Blinky Palermo record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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