Umbo (1902–1980)
Umbo is a German artist with 68 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $1,012. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Umbo sold in 2025 for $38,247, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Umbo on OpeningBid →What is a Umbo work worth?
Across 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Umbo work is $1,012.
The median Umbo photograph sells for $1,170 across 32 lots.
The median Umbo work on paper sells for $32,900 across 1 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Umbo photographs typically sell for $808–$3,856 (the middle half of 28 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 1 | $32,900 | $32,900 | — | 2000-10-12 |
| Photography | 57 | $1,170‡ | $38,247 | 56.1% | 2025-11-19 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 28 | $808–$3,856‡ | $1,170‡ | $38,247 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2025 | $38,247 |
| Works on Paper | 2000 | $32,900 |
| Photography | 2023 | $24,130 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Umbo worth?
Across 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Umbo work is $1,012. The median Umbo photograph sells for $1,170 across 32 lots. The median Umbo work on paper sells for $32,900 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Umbo photographs typically sell for $808–$3,856 (the middle half of 28 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Umbo photograph?
Based on 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Umbo photograph is $1,170. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Umbo's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Umbo photograph is $38,247.
What is the average price of a small Umbo photograph?
Based on 28 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Umbo photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,170, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Umbo's auction record?
Umbo's auction record is $38,247, set in 2025.
See the full Umbo record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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