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# Fred Zinnemann (1907–1997)

Fred Zinnemann is an Austrian artist with 24 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $3,890.

A work by Fred Zinnemann sold in 2014 for $6,250, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Fred Zinnemann work worth?

Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Fred Zinnemann work is $3,890.

The median Fred Zinnemann photograph sells for $3,890 across 16 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 | 18 | $3,890 | $6,250 | 88.9% | 2024-11-19 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $6,250 | $6,250 | — | 2014-10-17 |

## Price by size

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $2,157–$5,216 | $4,275 | $6,250 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2014 | $6,250 |
| Photography | 2014 | $6,250 |

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 Fred Zinnemann worth?

Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Fred Zinnemann work is $3,890. The median Fred Zinnemann photograph sells for $3,890 across 16 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Fred Zinnemann photograph?

Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Fred Zinnemann photograph is $3,890.

### What is Fred Zinnemann's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Fred Zinnemann photograph is $6,250.

### What is the average price of a small Fred Zinnemann photograph?

Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Fred Zinnemann photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,275, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Fred Zinnemann's auction record?

Fred Zinnemann's auction record is $6,250, set in 2008.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Fred Zinnemann auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/fred-zinnemann (updated 2026-11-02).

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.