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# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Lyonel Feininger auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/lyonel-feininger (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.