Felix Nussbaum (1904–1944)
Felix Nussbaum is a DE artist with 21 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $40,729. 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 Felix Nussbaum sold in 2025 for $249,751, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Felix Nussbaum on OpeningBid →What is a Felix Nussbaum work worth?
Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Felix Nussbaum work is $40,729.
The median Felix Nussbaum painting sells for $63,284 across 10 lots.
The median Felix Nussbaum work on paper sells for $26,002 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 | 1 | — | — | — | 2026-10-29 |
| Paintings | 14 | $63,284‡ | $249,751 | 71.4% | 2026-06-06 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $26,002†‡ | $38,125 | — | 2020-06-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $165,760‡ | $249,751 | — | 2025-12-03 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $43,476–$193,875‡ | $106,458‡ | $249,751 |
‡ 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 | 2025 | $249,751 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $193,875‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $38,125 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $26,002‡ |
‡ 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 Felix Nussbaum worth?
Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Felix Nussbaum work is $40,729. The median Felix Nussbaum painting sells for $63,284 across 10 lots. The median Felix Nussbaum work on paper sells for $26,002 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 Felix Nussbaum painting?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Felix Nussbaum painting is $63,284. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Felix Nussbaum's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Felix Nussbaum painting is $249,751.
What is Felix Nussbaum's auction record?
Felix Nussbaum's auction record is $249,751, set in 2025.
See the full Felix Nussbaum record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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