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

# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Irma Blank auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/irma-blank (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.