Lyonel Feininger (1871–1956)
Lyonel Feininger is an American artist with 283 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $3,844. 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 Lyonel Feininger is recorded as sold in 2026 for $5,000; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Lyonel Feininger on OpeningBid →What is a Lyonel Feininger work worth?
Across 196 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lyonel Feininger work is $3,844.
The median Lyonel Feininger print sells for $2,460 across 126 lots.
The median Lyonel Feininger work on paper sells for $19,939 across 42 lots.
The median Lyonel Feininger photograph sells for $3,000 across 9 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Lyonel Feininger prints typically sell for $875–$5,000 (the middle half of 108 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Lyonel Feininger work on papers typically sell for $8,640–$33,718 (the middle half of 40 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 | 163 | $2,460‡ | $74,762 | 77.3% | 2026-05-28 |
| Paintings | 5 | $79,829† | $268,123 | 80% | 2026-05-19 |
| Works on Paper | 65 | $19,939‡ | $162,375 | 64.6% | 2026-04-29 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | — | 1997-05-22 |
| Photography | 11 | $3,000 | $5,800 | 81.8% | 2025-12-16 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 10 | $83,381‡ | $268,123 | — | 2025-11-18 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Lyonel Feininger's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (163 lots) median $2,460 with 77.3% sell-through. Paintings (5 lots) median $79,829, record $268,123. A typical Lyonel Feininger painting sells for around 32× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 10 lots) the median is $83,381.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 108 | $875–$5,000‡ | $2,820‡ | $74,762 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $41–$149‡ | $129‡ | $19,387 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 40 | $8,640–$33,718‡ | $18,909‡ | $92,000 |
‡ 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) | 9 | $1,600–$3,200 | $3,000 | $5,800 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2006 | $268,123 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $162,375 |
| Paintings | 2006 | $157,103 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $92,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $74,762 |
| Prints & Editions | 1999 | $28,400 |
| Photography | 2004 | $5,800 |
| Photography | 2025 | $4,318 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Lyonel Feininger worth?
Across 196 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lyonel Feininger work is $3,844. The median Lyonel Feininger print sells for $2,460 across 126 lots. The median Lyonel Feininger work on paper sells for $19,939 across 42 lots. The median Lyonel Feininger photograph sells for $3,000 across 9 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Lyonel Feininger prints typically sell for $875–$5,000 (the middle half of 108 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Lyonel Feininger work on papers typically sell for $8,640–$33,718 (the middle half of 40 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 Lyonel Feininger print?
Based on 126 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lyonel Feininger print is $2,460. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Lyonel Feininger's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Lyonel Feininger print is $74,762.
What is the average price of a Lyonel Feininger work on paper?
Based on 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lyonel Feininger work on paper is $19,939. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Lyonel Feininger's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Lyonel Feininger work on paper is $162,375.
What is the average price of a Lyonel Feininger photograph?
Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lyonel Feininger photograph is $3,000.
What is Lyonel Feininger's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Lyonel Feininger photograph is $5,800.
What is the average price of a small Lyonel Feininger print?
Based on 108 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Lyonel Feininger print (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,820, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a small Lyonel Feininger work on paper?
Based on 40 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Lyonel Feininger work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $18,909, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Lyonel Feininger's auction record?
Lyonel Feininger's auction record is $268,123, set in 2006.
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