Erwin Blumenfeld (1897–1969)
Erwin Blumenfeld is a German artist with 40 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $2,018. 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 Erwin Blumenfeld sold in 2021 for $3,250, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Erwin Blumenfeld on OpeningBid →What is a Erwin Blumenfeld work worth?
Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Erwin Blumenfeld work is $2,018.
The median Erwin Blumenfeld photograph sells for $4,486 across 12 lots.
The median Erwin Blumenfeld print sells for $600 across 3 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 | 3 | $600† | $17,156 | — | 2014-04-10 |
| Photography | 19 | $4,486 | $80,714 | 63.2% | 2021-10-21 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $3,062–$26,980 | $11,356 | $80,714 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2007 | $80,714 |
| Photography | 2008 | $29,580 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $17,156 |
| Prints & Editions | 2004 | $600 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Erwin Blumenfeld worth?
Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Erwin Blumenfeld work is $2,018. The median Erwin Blumenfeld photograph sells for $4,486 across 12 lots. The median Erwin Blumenfeld print sells for $600 across 3 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 Erwin Blumenfeld photograph?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Erwin Blumenfeld photograph is $4,486.
What is Erwin Blumenfeld's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Erwin Blumenfeld photograph is $80,714.
What is the average price of a small Erwin Blumenfeld photograph?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Erwin Blumenfeld photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $11,356, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Erwin Blumenfeld's auction record?
Erwin Blumenfeld's auction record is $80,714, set in 2007.
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