Irving Amen (1918–2011)
What is Irving Amen’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 55 auction results for Irving Amen at 23 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $103 including buyer’s premium (middle half $54–$140, n=6). The auction record is $5,015 for Untitled (bronze with patina) (2003, Wright). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (bronze with patina), 1950 | Bronze | $5,015 | Wright | Nov 2003 |
| 2 | Cello Player, 1963 | Painting | $1,040 | Toomey & Co. | Aug 2021 |
| 3 | Still Life, 1950 | Null | $470 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Dec 2002 |
| 4 | Musicians with violin and accordion | Oil on canvas | $390 | John Moran Auctioneers | Aug 2023 |
| 5 | Girl with Flute, 1975 | Oil on canvas | $150 | Clars Auction Gallery | Jun 2026 |
| 6 | Women and Fruit, 1971 | Oil on canvas | $150 | Clars Auction Gallery | Mar 2026 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York, Brooklyn Bridge, circa 1950 | Pencil | $1,920 | Swann Auction Galleries | Sep 2010 |
| 2 | New York, Brooklyn Bridge, 1956 | Woodcut | $900 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jun 2013 |
| 3 | Piazza San Marco 1, Piazza San Marco 4, and Cheder | Color woodcuts | $172 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Jul 1998 |
| 4 | Eve Of The Sabbath | Linocut | $108 | Hess Fine Art (Hess Fine Auctions) | Nov 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 5 | $150 |
| Prints | 13 | $61 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 10 | $150 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $61 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 55 results from 23 houses · How we compute these figures
Irving Amen is an American artist with 75 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $117. 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 Irving Amen sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $500 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Irving Amen work is $117.
The median Irving Amen print sells for $61 across 24 lots.
The median Irving Amen painting sells for $1,020 across 10 lots.
The median Irving Amen work on paper sells for $1,920 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 | 34 | $61†‡ | $900 | 70.6% | 2026-10-24 |
| Paintings | 10 | $1,020†‡ | $2,700† | — | 2026-06-20 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $1,920 | $1,920 | — | 2010-09-16 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $5,015 | $5,015 | — | 2003-11-09 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $2,700† | $5,015 | — | 2025-01-31 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Irving Amen's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (34 lots) median $61 with 70.6% sell-through. Paintings (10 lots) median $1,020, record $2,700. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $2,700 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Irving Amen painting sells for around 17× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $2,700.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $32–$72†‡ | $47†‡ | $95 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $55–$144†‡ | $108†‡ | $900 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $150–$1,230†‡ | $695†‡ | $2,700† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2003 | $5,015 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $2,700† |
| Paintings | 2025 | $2,250† |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $1,920 |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $900 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $250‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Irving Amen worth?
Across 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Irving Amen work is $117. The median Irving Amen print sells for $61 across 24 lots. The median Irving Amen painting sells for $1,020 across 10 lots. The median Irving Amen work on paper sells for $1,920 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 Irving Amen print?
Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Irving Amen print is $61. 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 Irving Amen's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Irving Amen print is $900.
What is the average price of a small Irving Amen print?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Irving Amen print (small (under 50 cm)) is $47, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 medium Irving Amen print?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Irving Amen print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $108, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Irving Amen's auction record?
Irving Amen's auction record is $5,015, set in 2003.
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