> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/umbo · updated 2026-11-02

# 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.

**1 Umbo work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

- [Umbo on OpeningBid](https://www.openingbid.art/artist/umbo?ref=kg:umbo) — follow free in the OpeningBid app for sale alerts.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Umbo auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/umbo (updated 2026-11-02).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.