Sigmund Joseph Menkes (1896–1945)
Sigmund Joseph Menkes is an American artist with 31 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $10,488. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Sigmund Joseph Menkes sold in 2024 for $31,101, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Sigmund Joseph Menkes on OpeningBid →What is a Sigmund Joseph Menkes work worth?
Across 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sigmund Joseph Menkes work is $10,488.
The median Sigmund Joseph Menkes painting sells for $10,350 across 23 lots.
Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 25 | $10,350‡ | $31,101 | 92% | 2025-12-18 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 18 | $5,797–$13,241‡ | $9,862‡ | $31,101 |
‡ 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 | 2024 | $31,101 |
| Paintings | 2009 | $20,000 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Sigmund Joseph Menkes worth?
Across 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sigmund Joseph Menkes work is $10,488. The median Sigmund Joseph Menkes painting sells for $10,350 across 23 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Sigmund Joseph Menkes painting?
Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Sigmund Joseph Menkes painting is $10,350. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Sigmund Joseph Menkes's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Sigmund Joseph Menkes painting is $31,101.
What is the average price of a medium Sigmund Joseph Menkes painting?
Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Sigmund Joseph Menkes painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $9,862, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Sigmund Joseph Menkes's auction record?
Sigmund Joseph Menkes's auction record is $31,101, set in 2024.
See the full Sigmund Joseph Menkes record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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