Irma Blank (1934–2023)
Irma Blank is a German artist with 44 auction lots recorded since 2016, median price $15,329. 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 Irma Blank sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $24,705 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Irma Blank on OpeningBid →What is a Irma Blank work worth?
Across 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Irma Blank work is $15,329.
The median Irma Blank work on paper sells for $12,249 across 14 lots.
The median Irma Blank painting sells for $23,447 across 12 lots.
The median Irma Blank sculpture sells for $10,804 across 1 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 | $29,025 | $29,025 | — | 2022-11-29 |
| Paintings | 13 | $23,447† | $85,170 | 92.3% | 2026-06-22 |
| Works on Paper | 14 | $12,249 | $27,500 | — | 2025-05-27 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $10,804 | $10,804 | 50% | 2021-12-09 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Irma Blank's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $29,025. Paintings (13 lots) median $23,447, record $85,170.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $14,627–$17,170 | $14,692 | $22,189 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $24,705–$42,924† | $25,175† | $69,198 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $3,983–$10,075 | $4,750 | $22,886 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $13,282–$19,599 | $16,862 | $27,500 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $85,170 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $69,198 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $29,025 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $27,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $22,886 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $10,804 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Irma Blank worth?
Across 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Irma Blank work is $15,329. The median Irma Blank work on paper sells for $12,249 across 14 lots. The median Irma Blank painting sells for $23,447 across 12 lots. The median Irma Blank sculpture sells for $10,804 across 1 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 Irma Blank work on paper?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Irma Blank work on paper is $12,249.
What is Irma Blank's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Irma Blank work on paper is $27,500.
What is the average price of a Irma Blank painting?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Irma Blank painting is $23,447. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Irma Blank's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Irma Blank painting is $85,170.
What is Irma Blank's auction record?
Irma Blank's auction record is $85,170, set in 2025.
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