> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/flip-schulke · updated 2026-11-03

# Flip Schulke (1930–2008)

## What is Flip Schulke’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 55 auction results for Flip Schulke at 10 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $13,115 including buyer’s premium (middle half $7,385–$25,800, n=12). The auction record is $35,560 for Ali Underwater (2026, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ali Underwater, 1961 | Gelatin silver print, mounted on board | $35,560 | Christie's | Apr 2026 |
| 2 | Ali Underwater | Cartes-de-visite | $32,760 | Phillips | Apr 2021 |
| 3 | Ali Underwater | Cartes-de-visite | $23,940 | Phillips | Oct 2021 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ali Underwater, 1930 | Gelatin silver print, mounted on board | $35,560 | Christie's | Apr 2026 |
| 2 | Ali Underwater, 1961 | Cartes-de-visite | $30,480 | Phillips | Oct 2024 |
| 3 | Ali Underwater, 1961 | Cartes-de-visite | $26,871 | Phillips | May 2023 |
| 4 | Ali Underwater, 1961 | Gelatin silver print, printed later, flush-mounted | $25,800 | Phillips | Apr 2026 |
| 5 | Ali Underwater, 1619 | Cartes-de-visite | $25,800 | Phillips | Oct 2025 |
| 6 | Ali Underwater, 1961 | Cartes-de-visite | $24,112 | Phillips | May 2024 |
| 7 | Ali Underwater, 1961 | Cartes-de-visite | $23,984 | Phillips | Nov 2022 |

**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 53 | $10,710 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 20 | $19,670 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 8 | $11,417 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 21 | $3,181 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 55 results from 10 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Flip Schulke is an American artist with 67 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $10,710.

A work by Flip Schulke sold in 2026 for $14,190, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Flip Schulke work worth?

Across 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Flip Schulke work is $10,710.

The median Flip Schulke photograph sells for $10,710 across 51 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Flip Schulke photographs typically sell for $2,280–$5,760 (the middle half of 21 sold lots).

Large (over 120 cm) Flip Schulke photographs typically sell for $17,780–$24,016 (the middle half of 20 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photography | 60 | $10,710 | $35,560 | 85% | 2026-10-08 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $35,560 | $35,560 | — | 2026-04-17 |

## Price by size

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 21 | $2,280–$5,760 | $3,181 | $18,702 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $10,395–$22,400 | $10,795 | $35,560 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 20 | $17,780–$24,016 | $19,670 | $30,480 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2026 | $35,560 |
| Photography | 2021 | $32,760 |

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 Flip Schulke worth?

Across 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Flip Schulke work is $10,710. The median Flip Schulke photograph sells for $10,710 across 51 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Flip Schulke photographs typically sell for $2,280–$5,760 (the middle half of 21 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) Flip Schulke photographs typically sell for $17,780–$24,016 (the middle half of 20 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Flip Schulke photograph?

Based on 51 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Flip Schulke photograph is $10,710.

### What is Flip Schulke's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Flip Schulke photograph is $35,560.

### What is the average price of a small Flip Schulke photograph?

Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Flip Schulke photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,181, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a large Flip Schulke photograph?

Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Flip Schulke photograph (large (over 120 cm)) is $19,670, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Flip Schulke's auction record?

Flip Schulke's auction record is $35,560, set in 2026.

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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, “Flip Schulke auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/flip-schulke (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.