Albrecht Durer (1471–1528)
Albrecht Durer is a German artist with 2,659 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $3,200. 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 Albrecht Durer sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $8,709 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 1,851 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Albrecht Durer work is $3,200.
The median Albrecht Durer print sells for $2,990 across 1,549 lots.
The median Albrecht Durer painting sells for $2,907 across 27 lots.
The median Albrecht Durer work on paper sells for $1,588 across 18 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Albrecht Durer prints typically sell for $1,600–$6,250 (the middle half of 1,395 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 | 2,025 | $2,990†‡ | $474,548 | 76.5% | 2026-10-22 |
| Paintings | 38 | $2,907†‡ | $126,249‡ | 71.1% | 2026-07-30 |
| Works on Paper | 21 | $1,588†‡ | $40,000 | 85.7% | 2026-03-23 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 12 | $504†‡ | $1,338‡ | 58.3% | 2024-12-05 |
| Photography | 3 | $6† | $661† | — | 2025-11-11 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 96 | $37,500‡ | $474,548 | — | 2026-03-11 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Albrecht Durer's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2,025 lots) median $2,990 with 76.5% sell-through. Paintings (38 lots) median $2,907, record $126,249. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 96 lots) the median is $37,500.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 1,395 | $1,600–$6,250†‡ | $3,120†‡ | $474,548 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $628–$2,794†‡ | $1,570†‡ | $10,781‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $505–$2,182†‡ | $1,369†‡ | $71,247‡ |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $1,775–$4,438†‡ | $2,502†‡ | $10,572 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $855–$13,805†‡ | $4,278†‡ | $25,466‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $908–$6,975†‡ | $1,748†‡ | $40,000 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $248–$820†‡ | $504†‡ | $1,338‡ |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $474,548 |
| Prints & Editions | 2000 | $171,506 |
| Paintings | 2009 | $126,249‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2004 | $40,000 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $25,466‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $13,378 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2012 | $1,338‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $1,135† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Albrecht Durer worth?
Across 1,851 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Albrecht Durer work is $3,200. The median Albrecht Durer print sells for $2,990 across 1,549 lots. The median Albrecht Durer painting sells for $2,907 across 27 lots. The median Albrecht Durer work on paper sells for $1,588 across 18 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Albrecht Durer prints typically sell for $1,600–$6,250 (the middle half of 1,395 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 Albrecht Durer print?
Based on 1,549 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Albrecht Durer print is $2,990. 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 Albrecht Durer's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Albrecht Durer print is $474,548.
What is the average price of a Albrecht Durer painting?
Based on 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Albrecht Durer painting is $2,907. 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 Albrecht Durer's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Albrecht Durer painting is $126,249. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Albrecht Durer work on paper?
Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Albrecht Durer work on paper is $1,588. 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 Albrecht Durer's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Albrecht Durer work on paper is $40,000.
What is the average price of a small Albrecht Durer print?
Based on 1,395 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Albrecht Durer print (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,120, 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 Albrecht Durer painting?
Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Albrecht Durer painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,502, 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 Albrecht Durer's auction record?
Albrecht Durer's auction record is $474,548, set in 2015.
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