Norman Bluhm (1921–1999)

Norman Bluhm is an American artist with 132 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $19,284.

Price breakdown by category

CategoryLots trackedMedian priceRecord priceSell-throughLast sale
Prints & Editions1$701$7012020-08-18
Paintings42$33,870$1.1M85.7%2025-07-31
Works on Paper21$13,250$68,50085.7%2026-02-28
Photography2$2,750$3,0002020-01-16
Masterpieces (top of market)5$156,000$1.1M2024-11-21

Norman Bluhm's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $701. Paintings (42 lots) median $33,870, record $1,138,600. A typical Norman Bluhm painting sells for around 48× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $156,000.

Recent sales

TitleDateHousePrice
Lachesis2026-02-28Phillips$19,505
Green No. 12026-02-27Christie's$44,450
Untitled2025-11-19Lama$1,397
Untitled2025-10-21Sotheby's$3,810
Untitled (Two Women)2025-07-31Bonhams$8,249

Frequently asked questions

What is the average price of a Norman Bluhm painting?

Based on 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Norman Bluhm painting is $33,870.

What is Norman Bluhm's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Norman Bluhm painting is $1,138,600.

What is the average price of a Norman Bluhm work on paper?

Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Norman Bluhm work on paper is $13,250.

What is Norman Bluhm's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Norman Bluhm work on paper is $68,500.

What is Norman Bluhm's auction record?

Norman Bluhm's auction record is $1,138,600, set on 2008-05-14.