T. Lux Feininger (1910–2011)
What is T. Lux Feininger’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 45 auction results for T. Lux Feininger at 12 houses since 1999. Over the last 24 months the median price was $6,309 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,080–$7,129, n=7). The auction record is $51,463 for Hafeneinfahrt (Elbe Port) (2020, Kunsthaus Lempertz). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hafeneinfahrt (Elbe Port), 1934 | Painting | $51,463 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Dec 2020 |
| 2 | Französische, Englische, Amerikanische und Belgische Schiffe (vor dem Wind segelnd) / Zusammentreffen auf See, 1932 | Painting | $45,409 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Dec 2020 |
| 3 | Masken (Bauhaus Dessau), 1927 | Cartes-de-visite | $19,398 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Jun 2021 |
| 4 | The Seine Near Honfleur | Oil on canvas | $17,625 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | May 2004 |
| 5 | Mitglieder der Bauhaus-Kapelle mit Oskar Schlemmer, Dessau, 1928 | Cartes-de-visite | $15,525 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Dec 2021 |
| 6 | Der Bau als Bühne, Bauhaus Dessau, 1927 | Cartes-de-visite | $13,573 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | May 2025 |
| 7 | THE BAUHAUS BAND, 1928 | Cartes-de-visite | $10,625 | Sotheby's | Jul 2020 |
| 8 | Oscar Schlemmers "Final Cabinet" on the Stage of the Bahaus, Dessau, vers 1927-1928 | Cartes-de-visite | $9,871 | Christie's | Nov 2015 |
| 9 | Bauhaus Dessau, 1926 | Cartes-de-visite | $9,699 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Jun 2021 |
| 10 | Members of the Bauhaus band, 1928 | Cartes-de-visite | $9,699 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Jun 2021 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 9 | $8,325 |
| Photographs | 22 | $6,728 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 8 | $7,947 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 24 | $6,728 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 45 results from 12 houses · How we compute these figures
T. Lux Feininger is an American artist with 55 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $6,355. 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 T. Lux Feininger sold in 2025 for $6,400, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a T. Lux Feininger work is $6,355.
The median T. Lux Feininger photograph sells for $6,708 across 28 lots.
The median T. Lux Feininger painting sells for $7,947 across 10 lots.
The median T. Lux Feininger work on paper sells for $1,532 across 7 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) T. Lux Feininger photographs typically sell for $2,655–$9,699 (the middle half of 27 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 14 | $7,947† | $51,463 | 71.4% | 2025-12-10 |
| Works on Paper | 10 | $1,532†‡ | $2,759† | 70% | 2025-05-30 |
| Photography | 32 | $6,708‡ | $19,398 | 87.5% | 2025-12-03 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $45,409 | $51,463 | — | 2021-06-17 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 9 | $6,400–$9,082† | $7,568† | $51,463 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $1,213–$2,510†‡ | $1,532†‡ | $2,759† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 27 | $2,655–$9,699‡ | $6,708‡ | $19,398 |
‡ 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 | 2020 | $51,463 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $45,409 |
| Photography | 2021 | $19,398 |
| Photography | 2021 | $15,525 |
| Works on Paper | 2004 | $2,759† |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $2,721‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a T. Lux Feininger worth?
Across 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a T. Lux Feininger work is $6,355. The median T. Lux Feininger photograph sells for $6,708 across 28 lots. The median T. Lux Feininger painting sells for $7,947 across 10 lots. The median T. Lux Feininger work on paper sells for $1,532 across 7 lots. Small (under 50 cm) T. Lux Feininger photographs typically sell for $2,655–$9,699 (the middle half of 27 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 T. Lux Feininger photograph?
Based on 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a T. Lux Feininger photograph is $6,708. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is T. Lux Feininger's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a T. Lux Feininger photograph is $19,398.
What is the average price of a T. Lux Feininger painting?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a T. Lux Feininger painting is $7,947. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is T. Lux Feininger's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a T. Lux Feininger painting is $51,463.
What is the average price of a small T. Lux Feininger photograph?
Based on 27 sold lots, the median auction price of a small T. Lux Feininger photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $6,708, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is T. Lux Feininger's auction record?
T. Lux Feininger's auction record is $51,463, set in 2020.
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