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# 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 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.

## 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.

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 | 3 | $600 | $17,156 | — | 2014-04-10 |
| Photography | 19 | $4,486 | $80,714 | 63.2% | 2021-10-21 |

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

## 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. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### 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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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Erwin Blumenfeld auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/erwin-blumenfeld (updated 2026-11-03).

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.