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# Iris Ampenberger (1916–1981)

Iris Ampenberger is a South African artist with 19 auction lots recorded since 2011, median price $248. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Iris Ampenberger sold in 2025 for $418, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Iris Ampenberger work worth?

Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Iris Ampenberger work is $248.

The median Iris Ampenberger painting sells for $677 across 7 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 | 2 | — | — | — | 2016-09-26 |
| Paintings | 7 | $677 | $882 | — | 2023-05-15 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | — | — | — | 2011-11-07 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2014 | $882 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $471 |

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 Iris Ampenberger worth?

Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Iris Ampenberger work is $248. The median Iris Ampenberger painting sells for $677 across 7 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 Iris Ampenberger's auction record?

Iris Ampenberger's auction record is $882, set in 2014.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Iris Ampenberger auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/iris-ampenberger (updated 2026-11-01).

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.