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# Lyonel Feininger (1871–1956)

## What is Lyonel Feininger’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 1,237 auction results for Lyonel Feininger at 51 houses since 1990. Over the last 24 months the median price was $14,892 including buyer’s premium (middle half $8,070–$45,530, n=123). The auction record is $23,280,000 for Jesuiten III (Jesuits III) (2007, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jesuiten III (Jesuits III), 1915 | Oil on canvas | $23,280,000 | Sotheby's | May 2007 |
| 2 | Die grüne Brücke (The Green Bridge) | — | $10,121,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2007 |
| 3 | HAFEN VON SWINEMÜNDE (PORT DE SWINEMÜNDE), 1956 | Huile sur toile | $8,061,464 | Artcurial | May 2011 |
| 4 | Brücke II Winter 1914-15, 1871 | Oil paint | $7,805,162 | Christie's | Feb 2014 |
| 5 | Der rote Geiger (The Red Fiddler) | Oil on canvas | $7,362,500 | Sotheby's | May 2010 |
| 6 | Trompetenbläser I, 1912 | Oil paint | $6,162,500 | Christie's | May 2018 |
| 7 | RADDAMPFER AM LANDUNGSSTEG (SIDE-WHEEL STEAMER AT THE LANDING) | Oil on canvas | $5,105,090 | Sotheby's | Feb 2011 |
| 8 | Trompetenbläser I (Trumpeters I), 1912 | Oil paint | $5,085,000 | Sotheby's | May 2025 |
| 9 | ZOTTELSTEDT II (TOWN HALL II), 1927 | Oil paint | $4,802,956 | Sotheby's | Jul 2020 |
| 10 | Zeitungsleser (Newspaper Readers II), 1916 | Zeitungsleser (Newspaper Readers II) | $4,502,390 | Christie's | Feb 2004 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 79 | $502,942 |
| Works on paper | 456 | $21,697 |
| Sculpture | 13 | $12,402 |
| Other | 116 | $9,909 |
| Prints | 369 | $4,320 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 73 | $341,241 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 896 | $9,917 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 1,237 results from 51 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Lyonel Feininger is an American artist with 1,513 auction lots recorded since 1988, median price $9,600. 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 sold in 2026 for $14,739, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**24 Lyonel Feininger works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Lyonel Feininger work worth?

Across 1,219 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lyonel Feininger work is $9,600.

The median Lyonel Feininger work on paper sells for $19,120 across 550 lots.

The median Lyonel Feininger print sells for $4,155 across 484 lots.

The median Lyonel Feininger painting sells for $153,430 across 122 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Lyonel Feininger work on papers typically sell for $9,233–$36,772 (the middle half of 530 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Lyonel Feininger prints typically sell for $3,000–$6,481 (the middle half of 436 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 | 567 | $4,155†‡ | $95,250 | 85.4% | 2026-10-29 |
| Paintings | 134 | $153,430‡ | $8.1M | 91% | 2026-10-16 |
| Works on Paper | 619 | $19,120†‡ | $4.5M | 88.9% | 2026-10-29 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 8 | $10,559‡ | $26,751 | — | 2023-06-15 |
| Photography | 3 | $4,000 | $4,000 | 66.7% | 2005-02-14 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 97 | $427,724‡ | $23.3M | — | 2026-10-16 |

† 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 (567 lots) median $4,155 with 85.4% sell-through. Paintings (134 lots) median $153,430, record $8,061,464. A typical Lyonel Feininger painting sells for around 37× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 97 lots) the median is $427,724.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 436 | $3,000–$6,481†‡ | $4,300†‡ | $95,250 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $835–$14,434† | $8,190† | $20,000 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 60 | $21,428–$54,071‡ | $32,305‡ | $5.1M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 59 | $220,396–$1.5M‡ | $535,645‡ | $7.8M |

‡ 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) | 530 | $9,233–$36,772†‡ | $18,829†‡ | $591,615 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $37,500–$105,780‡ | $47,500‡ | $4.5M |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $9,513–$17,599‡ | $10,559‡ | $26,751 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2011 | $8.1M |
| Paintings | 2014 | $7.8M |
| Works on Paper | 2004 | $4.5M |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $591,615 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $95,250 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $39,848‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $26,751 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $19,711 |

‡ 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 Lyonel Feininger worth?

Across 1,219 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lyonel Feininger work is $9,600. The median Lyonel Feininger work on paper sells for $19,120 across 550 lots. The median Lyonel Feininger print sells for $4,155 across 484 lots. The median Lyonel Feininger painting sells for $153,430 across 122 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Lyonel Feininger work on papers typically sell for $9,233–$36,772 (the middle half of 530 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Lyonel Feininger prints typically sell for $3,000–$6,481 (the middle half of 436 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 work on paper?

Based on 550 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lyonel Feininger work on paper is $19,120. 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 Lyonel Feininger's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Lyonel Feininger work on paper is $4,502,390.

### What is the average price of a Lyonel Feininger print?

Based on 484 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lyonel Feininger print is $4,155. 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 Lyonel Feininger's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Lyonel Feininger print is $95,250.

### What is the average price of a Lyonel Feininger painting?

Based on 122 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lyonel Feininger painting is $153,430. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Lyonel Feininger's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Lyonel Feininger painting is $8,061,464.

### What is the average price of a small Lyonel Feininger work on paper?

Based on 530 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Lyonel Feininger work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $18,829, 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 the average price of a small Lyonel Feininger print?

Based on 436 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Lyonel Feininger print (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,300, 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 Lyonel Feininger's auction record?

Lyonel Feininger's auction record is $23,280,000, set in 2007.

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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.