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# Leni Riefenstahl (1902–2003)

Leni Riefenstahl is a German artist with 117 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $500. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Leni Riefenstahl is recorded as sold in 2026 for $511; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Leni Riefenstahl work worth?

Across 89 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Leni Riefenstahl work is $500.

The median Leni Riefenstahl photograph sells for $505 across 78 lots.

The median Leni Riefenstahl print sells for $258 across 1 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Leni Riefenstahl photographs typically sell for $342–$1,452 (the middle half of 58 sold lots).

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $258‡ | $258‡ | — | 2025-12-11 |
| Photography | 93 | $505‡ | $147,533 | 83.9% | 2026-09-15 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $17,923 | $147,533 | — | 2006-11-14 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 58 | $342–$1,452‡ | $546‡ | $147,533 |

‡ 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 | 2005 | $147,533 |
| Photography | 2005 | $50,583 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $258‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Leni Riefenstahl worth?

Across 89 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Leni Riefenstahl work is $500. The median Leni Riefenstahl photograph sells for $505 across 78 lots. The median Leni Riefenstahl print sells for $258 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Leni Riefenstahl photographs typically sell for $342–$1,452 (the middle half of 58 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Leni Riefenstahl photograph?

Based on 78 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Leni Riefenstahl photograph is $505. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Leni Riefenstahl's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Leni Riefenstahl photograph is $147,533.

### What is the average price of a small Leni Riefenstahl photograph?

Based on 58 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Leni Riefenstahl photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $546, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Leni Riefenstahl's auction record?

Leni Riefenstahl's auction record is $147,533, set in 2005.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Leni Riefenstahl auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/leni-riefenstahl (updated 2026-11-02).

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.