Ilse Bing (1899–1998)
What is Ilse Bing’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 252 auction results for Ilse Bing at 22 houses since 1991. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,104 including buyer’s premium (middle half $916–$3,432, n=14). The auction record is $26,400 for GRETA GARBO POSTER, PARIS (2007, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GRETA GARBO POSTER, PARIS | — | $26,400 | Sotheby's | Apr 2007 |
| 2 | Cancan, Moulin Rouge, Paris, 1941 | Gelatin silver print, mounted on card, printed 1941 | $23,249 | Christie's | Feb 2016 |
| 3 | Bastille Day Lanterns at Night, Paris, 1933, 1899 | Cartes-de-visite | $21,600 | Christie's | Apr 2007 |
| 4 | AVENUE DU MAINE AT NIGHT, PARIS | — | $20,400 | Sotheby's | Apr 2007 |
| 5 | greta garbo poster, paris | Warm-toned, initialed and dated by the photographer in ink on the image, her 'Ilse Bing, Paris, 1932' stamp on the reverse, matted, 1932 | $17,500 | Sotheby's | Oct 2008 |
| 6 | Fountain at Rond Point, Paris, 1934 | Solarized gelatin silver print | $17,156 | Christie's | Apr 2006 |
| 7 | Cureglia, Pres Lugano from Folios I and II, Europe, 1934 | Gelatin silver prints | $17,023 | Christie's | Oct 2003 |
| 8 | NY WALL STREET (ABYSS), 1936 | Print on matte-surface Agfa Brovira paper | $16,250 | Sotheby's | Oct 2009 |
| 9 | Images from Moulin Rouge, 1931, 1931 | Twelve gelatin silver prints | $15,000 | Christie's | Nov 2017 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Autoportrait, Paris, 1931, 1931 | Silver print | $20,619 | Sotheby's | Nov 2019 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 8 | $3,240 |
| Photographs | 177 | $2,750 |
| Other | 10 | $2,475 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 19 | $3,220 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 171 | $2,750 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 252 results from 22 houses · How we compute these figures
Ilse Bing is an American artist with 382 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $2,750. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Ilse Bing sold in 2026 for $6,144, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full Ilse Bing record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Ilse Bing on OpeningBid →What is a Ilse Bing work worth?
Across 250 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ilse Bing work is $2,750.
The median Ilse Bing photograph sells for $2,794 across 202 lots.
The median Ilse Bing print sells for $3,000 across 7 lots.
The median Ilse Bing work on paper sells for $7,028 across 2 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Ilse Bing photographs typically sell for $1,600–$4,940 (the middle half of 180 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 7 | $3,000‡ | $16,250 | — | 2026-09-24 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $7,028 | $7,050 | — | 2015-06-29 |
| Photography | 258 | $2,794‡ | $23,249 | 78.3% | 2026-10-08 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 13 | $17,156 | $26,400 | — | 2023-02-23 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $1,582–$3,450‡ | $2,358‡ | $8,048 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 180 | $1,600–$4,940‡ | $2,750‡ | $23,249 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $2,382–$4,422 | $3,556 | $10,730 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2016 | $23,249 |
| Photography | 2007 | $21,600 |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $16,250 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $8,048 |
| Works on Paper | 2001 | $7,050 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $7,006 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Ilse Bing worth?
Across 250 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ilse Bing work is $2,750. The median Ilse Bing photograph sells for $2,794 across 202 lots. The median Ilse Bing print sells for $3,000 across 7 lots. The median Ilse Bing work on paper sells for $7,028 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Ilse Bing photographs typically sell for $1,600–$4,940 (the middle half of 180 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Ilse Bing photograph?
Based on 202 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ilse Bing photograph is $2,794. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Ilse Bing's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ilse Bing photograph is $23,249.
What is the average price of a small Ilse Bing photograph?
Based on 180 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Ilse Bing photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,750, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a medium Ilse Bing photograph?
Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Ilse Bing photograph (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,556, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Ilse Bing's auction record?
Ilse Bing's auction record is $23,249, set in 2016.
See the full Ilse Bing record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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