Oscar Florianus Bluemner (1867–1938)
What is Oscar Florianus Bluemner’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 21 auction results for Oscar Florianus Bluemner at 5 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $13,197 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,123–$126,000, n=6). The auction record is $403,200 for Farmyard (2025, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Farmyard, 1928 | Painting | $403,200 | Christie's | Apr 2025 |
| 2 | Approach of Night (Hoboken), 1914 | Gouache | $365,400 | Christie's | Apr 2023 |
| 3 | Afterglow, 1927 | Oil paint | $160,000 | Christie's | Apr 2025 |
| 4 | Study for 'Morning Light (Dover Hills, October)', 1916 | Charcoal | $24,000 | Christie's | Apr 2025 |
| 5 | Soho (Toward Butter Mill), 1920 | Pencil on paper | $6,875 | Christie's | Mar 2006 |
| 6 | Landscape Drawings, Group of 11 | Charcoal, pastel, and graphite on paper | $3,456 | Capsule Gallery Auction | Jan 2024 |
| 7 | Farm in New Milford, Connecticut, 1923 | Pencil | $2,394 | Christie's | Apr 2025 |
| 8 | Harlem River #2, 1913 | Watercolor, gouache and charcoal on paper | $2,032 | Christie's | Apr 2026 |
| 9 | South River | Colored pencil and pastel on paper | $1,408 | Capsule Gallery Auction | Jan 2024 |
| 10 | Highbridge Washington Heights / Military Pond (2 Works) | Graphite and charcoal on paper | $896 | Capsule Gallery Auction | Jan 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 17 | $608 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $576 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 21 results from 5 houses · How we compute these figures
Oscar Florianus Bluemner is an American artist with 14 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $2,394. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Oscar Florianus Bluemner sold in 2025 for $160,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Oscar Florianus Bluemner work is $2,394.
The median Oscar Florianus Bluemner work on paper sells for $608 across 18 lots.
The median Oscar Florianus Bluemner painting sells for $281,600 across 2 lots.
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2 | $281,600 | $403,200 | — | 2025-04-17 |
| Works on Paper | 18 | $608† | $365,400 | — | 2026-04-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $365,400 | $403,200 | — | 2025-04-17 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $528–$1,152† | $600† | $6,875 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $403,200 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $365,400 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $160,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $24,000 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Oscar Florianus Bluemner worth?
Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Oscar Florianus Bluemner work is $2,394. The median Oscar Florianus Bluemner work on paper sells for $608 across 18 lots. The median Oscar Florianus Bluemner painting sells for $281,600 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Oscar Florianus Bluemner work on paper?
Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Oscar Florianus Bluemner work on paper is $608. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Oscar Florianus Bluemner's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Oscar Florianus Bluemner work on paper is $365,400.
What is the average price of a small Oscar Florianus Bluemner work on paper?
Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Oscar Florianus Bluemner work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $600, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Oscar Florianus Bluemner's auction record?
Oscar Florianus Bluemner's auction record is $403,200, set in 2025.
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