Karl Blossfeldt (1865–1932)
What is Karl Blossfeldt’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 158 auction results for Karl Blossfeldt at 30 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $522 including buyer’s premium (middle half $218–$528, n=5). The auction record is $51,747 for Aconitum anthora (Eisenhut) (2019, Kunsthaus Lempertz). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aconitum anthora (Eisenhut), 1915 | Cartes-de-visite | $51,747 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Nov 2019 |
| 2 | Rhamnus Purshiana (Buckthorn) Kreuzdorngewächs Junger Spross, 1920 | Gelatin silver print. 1920s. Initialled and annotated | $51,037 | Christie's | May 2003 |
| 3 | Asclepias Syriaca, Silkweed, circa 1920 | Gelatin silver print | $50,583 | Christie's | Oct 2005 |
| 4 | Dryopteris filix, Wurmfarn (Common male fern), 1928 | Gelatin silver print. Circa 1928. Title in pencil on the verso | $32,900 | Christie's | Oct 2000 |
| 5 | Acer pensylvanicum (Striped maple), 1915 | Cartes-de-visite | $25,228 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Dec 2022 |
| 6 | Silphium Laciniatum (Rosin-Weed, Compass-Plant), 1915 | Cartes-de-visite | $20,535 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Jun 2024 |
| 7 | Urformen der Kunst, 1928 | Photographs | $14,950 | Swann Auction Galleries | Feb 2000 |
| 8 | Wundergarten der Natur, 1932 | 120 unbound, photogravure reproductions of Blossfeldt works and separate text in German, contained in four-fold wrapper | $13,839 | Christie's | Jun 1999 |
| 9 | Centaurea kotschyana, 1915 | Cartes-de-visite | $9,295 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Dec 2022 |
| 10 | Formen der Kunst, 1928 | First edition, large 4to volume; 120 photogravure reproductions and text in German | $8,857 | Christie's | Jun 1999 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 49 | $1,386 |
| Other | 69 | $1,200 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 31 | $1,890 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 158 results from 30 houses · How we compute these figures
Karl Blossfeldt is a German artist with 254 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $1,200. 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 Karl Blossfeldt is recorded as sold in 2025 for $2,403; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 156 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Karl Blossfeldt work is $1,200.
The median Karl Blossfeldt photograph sells for $1,328 across 118 lots.
The median Karl Blossfeldt print sells for $650 across 18 lots.
The median Karl Blossfeldt work on paper sells for $1,035 across 1 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Karl Blossfeldt photographs typically sell for $550–$3,840 (the middle half of 37 sold 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 | 27 | $650†‡ | $6,250 | 66.7% | 2025-11-21 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $1,035 | $1,035 | — | 1999-02-11 |
| Photography | 149 | $1,328†‡ | $51,747 | 79.2% | 2026-07-08 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $29,064 | $51,747 | — | 2024-06-04 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 7 | $484–$2,387‡ | $1,071‡ | $6,250 |
‡ 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) | 37 | $550–$3,840†‡ | $1,881†‡ | $51,747 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2019 | $51,747 |
| Photography | 2003 | $51,037 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $6,250 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $3,500 |
| Works on Paper | 1999 | $1,035 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Karl Blossfeldt worth?
Across 156 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Karl Blossfeldt work is $1,200. The median Karl Blossfeldt photograph sells for $1,328 across 118 lots. The median Karl Blossfeldt print sells for $650 across 18 lots. The median Karl Blossfeldt work on paper sells for $1,035 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Karl Blossfeldt photographs typically sell for $550–$3,840 (the middle half of 37 sold 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 Karl Blossfeldt photograph?
Based on 118 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Karl Blossfeldt photograph is $1,328. 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 Karl Blossfeldt's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Karl Blossfeldt photograph is $51,747.
What is the average price of a Karl Blossfeldt print?
Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Karl Blossfeldt print is $650. 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 Karl Blossfeldt's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Karl Blossfeldt print is $6,250.
What is the average price of a small Karl Blossfeldt photograph?
Based on 37 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Karl Blossfeldt photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,881, 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 Karl Blossfeldt's auction record?
Karl Blossfeldt's auction record is $51,747, set in 2019.
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