Klaus Ihlenfeld (b. 1934)
What is Klaus Ihlenfeld’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 40 auction results for Klaus Ihlenfeld at 4 houses since 2011. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,524 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,083–$2,552, n=7). The auction record is $4,826 for Untitled (four works) (2025, Rago Arts). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (four works), 1934 | Copper | $4,826 | Rago Arts | Jan 2025 |
| 2 | Collection of four sculptures, 1934 | Bronze | $4,788 | Wright | Oct 2024 |
| 3 | Sculpture Garden; Sundew Plants, 1995 | Bronze | $4,410 | Rago Arts | Oct 2024 |
| 4 | Untitled (oxidized phosphor bronze sculpture), 1960 | Bronze | $4,063 | Rago Arts | Mar 2021 |
| 5 | Untitled (welded bronze sculpture), 1970 | Bronze | $4,063 | Wright | Dec 2017 |
| 6 | Hollyhock Plants, 2005 | Bronze | $3,750 | Rago Arts | Mar 2022 |
| 7 | Sundew Plants, 2005 | Bronze | $3,500 | Rago Arts | Mar 2022 |
| 8 | Untitled (three works), 1970 | Bronze | $3,250 | Wright | Oct 2016 |
| 9 | Aquatic Plants; Blooming Iris, 1995 | Bronze | $3,024 | Rago Arts | Oct 2024 |
| 10 | Untitled (bronze), 1934 | Bronze | $2,904 | Wright | Jan 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 38 | $1,637 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 35 | $1,500 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 40 results from 4 houses · How we compute these figures
Klaus Ihlenfeld is a German artist with 46 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $1,512. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Klaus Ihlenfeld sold in 2026 for $2,904, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Klaus Ihlenfeld work is $1,512.
The median Klaus Ihlenfeld sculpture sells for $1,637 across 36 lots.
The median Klaus Ihlenfeld painting sells for $700 across 2 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Klaus Ihlenfeld sculptures typically sell for $1,000–$2,994 (the middle half of 34 sold lots).
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2 | $700† | $700† | — | 2022-05-31 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 41 | $1,637 | $4,826 | 87.8% | 2026-07-23 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 34 | $1,000–$2,994 | $1,512 | $4,826 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $4,826 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $4,788 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $700† |
| Paintings | 2022 | $700† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Klaus Ihlenfeld worth?
Across 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Klaus Ihlenfeld work is $1,512. The median Klaus Ihlenfeld sculpture sells for $1,637 across 36 lots. The median Klaus Ihlenfeld painting sells for $700 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Klaus Ihlenfeld sculptures typically sell for $1,000–$2,994 (the middle half of 34 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Klaus Ihlenfeld sculpture?
Based on 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Klaus Ihlenfeld sculpture is $1,637.
What is Klaus Ihlenfeld's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Klaus Ihlenfeld sculpture is $4,826.
What is the average price of a small Klaus Ihlenfeld sculpture?
Based on 34 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Klaus Ihlenfeld sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,512, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Klaus Ihlenfeld's auction record?
Klaus Ihlenfeld's auction record is $4,826, set in 2025.
See the full Klaus Ihlenfeld record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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