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August Sander Photographs: Auction Prices

German · 1876–1964

ArtSell has recorded 196 auction results for August Sander photographs between 2002 and 2026, of which 158 sold (81% sell-through). Prices realised range from $376 to $1,044,754, with a median of $3,327 across 158 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). The highest recorded price is $1,044,754 for “Porträts aus „Menschen des 20. Jahrhunderts” at Grisebach in 2019.

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  1. August Sander, Antlitz der Zeit. 60 Fotos deutscher Menschen', Transmare / Kurt Wolff Verlag, Munich 1929, 1929, Original first edition, original yellow cloth hardcover with original dust jacket and original slipcase, in very good condition. 60 pages with black-and-white halftone portrait photographs, 18 text pa
    Antlitz der Zeit. 60 Fotos deutscher Menschen', Transmare / Kurt Wolff Verlag, Munich 1929, 1929
    Photograph
    OstLicht Photo Auction · · Lot 113
    €4,000≈ $4,647≈ £3,467HammerSign up free to seeEst. €7,000–8,000View at OstLicht Photo Auction ↗
  2. August Sander, Self-portrait, from 'People of the 20th century', Cologne, Germany 1925, 1925, Gelatin silver print, printed 1990 by Gerd Sander on double-weight, semi-matte paper, in excellent condition. Blindstamp "Aug. Sander Köln Lindenthal" in the lower image. Signed
    Self-portrait, from 'People of the 20th century', Cologne, Germany 1925, 1925
    Photograph · Paper · ed. 2/12
    58 x 43 cm
    OstLicht Photo Auction · · Lot 112
    €3,800≈ $4,414≈ £3,293HammerSign up free to seeEst. €6,000–7,000View at OstLicht Photo Auction ↗
  3. August Sander, Young farmers, Westerwald, from 'People of the 20th century', Germany 1914, 1914, Gelatin silver print, printed 1990 by Gerd Sander on double-weight, semi-matte paper, in excellent condition. Blindstamp "Aug. Sander Köln Lindenthal" in the lower image. Signed
    Young farmers, Westerwald, from 'People of the 20th century', Germany 1914, 1914
    Photograph · Paper · ed. 15/18
    58.5 x 42.7 cm
    OstLicht Photo Auction · · Lot 111
    €12,000≈ $13,940≈ £10,400HammerSign up free to seeEst. €6,000–7,000View at OstLicht Photo Auction ↗
  4. August Sander, Severinstrasse, Köln, c. 1935, Gelatin silver print; the photographer's Köln Lindenthal blindstamp on the image
    Severinstrasse, Köln, c. 1935
    Photograph
    11 1/2 x 9 in. (29.2 x 22.9 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 133
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $2,000–3,000View at Bonhams ↗
  5. August Sander, Middle-Class Children, 1925, Gelatin silver print, printed 1990 by Gerd Sander
    Middle-Class Children, 1925
    Photograph
    25.8 x 18.2 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 505
    €1,512≈ $1,764≈ £1,325Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,500–2,000View at Lempertz ↗
  6. August Sander, Master Housepainter, 1920, Vintage gelatin silver print
    Master Housepainter, 1920
    Photograph
    14.9 x 10 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 504
    €3,150≈ $3,675≈ £2,761Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €3,000–4,000View at Lempertz ↗
  7. August Sander, Severinstrasse, Köln, c. 1935, Gelatin silver print; the photographer's Köln Lindenthal blindstamp on the image
    Severinstrasse, Köln, c. 1935
    Photograph
    11 1/2 x 9 in. (29.2 x 22.9 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 93
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $4,000–6,000View at Bonhams ↗
  8. August Sander, Untitled, c.1926 gelatin silver print
    Untitled
    Photograph · ed. 12/12
    Sworders · · Lot 450
    £1,800≈ $2,413≈ €2,068HammerSign up free to seeEst. £2,000–3,000View at Sworders ↗
  9. August Sander, Künstlerporträts, 1974, Mappe mit 12 Gelatinesilberabzügen auf Karton montiert. In der originalen Box
    Künstlerporträts, 1974
    Photograph · Board
    29 x 21cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 65
    €3,960≈ $4,583≈ £3,375Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €3,000–View at Van Ham ↗
  10. August Sander, The painter (Heinrich Hoerle), 1928, Gelatin silver print, printed later by Gunther Sander
    The painter (Heinrich Hoerle), 1928
    Photograph
    27 x 21.2 cm (30.2 x 23.8 cm)
    Lempertz · · Lot 639
    €1,638≈ $1,857≈ £1,378Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,500–2,000View at Lempertz ↗
  11. August Sander, The Sage, 1913, Gelatin silver print, printed later by Gunther Sander
    The Sage, 1913
    Photograph
    25.6 x 19 cm (30.4 x 23.8 cm)
    Lempertz · · Lot 637
    €2,394≈ $2,715≈ £2,014Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,500–2,000View at Lempertz ↗
  12. August Sander, Bürgerkinder (Middle Class Children), 1925, photograph
    Bürgerkinder (Middle Class Children), 1925
    Photograph
    11 x 8 3/8 in. (27.9 x 21.3 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 133
    $3,328≈ £2,524≈ €2,999Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
  13. August Sander, Konditor (Pastry Chef), 1928, Gelatin silver print
    Konditor (Pastry Chef), 1928
    Photograph
    11 x 8 in. (27.9 x 20.3 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 132
    $5,120≈ £3,883≈ €4,614Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Bonhams ↗
  14. August Sander, Witwer mit seinen Söhnen (Widower with his Sons), 1906-1907, Gelatin silver print, printed 1979 by Gunther Sander
    Witwer mit seinen Söhnen (Widower with his Sons), 1906-1907
    Photograph
    11 3/8 x 8 1/4 in. (28.9 x 21 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 90
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  15. August Sander, Lackierer, Köln (Varnisher, Cologne), 1932, Gelatin silver print, printed 1976 by Gunther Sander
    Lackierer, Köln (Varnisher, Cologne), 1932
    Photograph
    9 3/8 x 7 3/4 in. (23.8 x 19.7 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 89
    $6,985≈ £5,478≈ €6,635Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  16. August Sander, Frau aus dem Kirmeswagen, 1928, Gelatin silver print, printed later by Gunther Sander
    Frau aus dem Kirmeswagen, 1928
    Photograph
    27.5 x 21 cm (30 x 24 cm)
    Lempertz · · Lot 510
    €2,268≈ $2,395≈ £1,887Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,500–2,000View at Lempertz ↗
  17. August Sander, Die Frau des Malers, 1934, Gelatin silver print, printed later by Gunther Sander
    Die Frau des Malers, 1934
    Photograph
    27.5 x 21 cm (29.5 x 24 cm)
    Lempertz · · Lot 509
    €5,796≈ $6,122≈ £4,823Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,500–2,000View at Lempertz ↗
  18. August Sander, Portrait of the Cologne Town Missionary Jakob Harth and his family, 1930, Vintage gelatin silver print
    Portrait of the Cologne Town Missionary Jakob Harth and his family, 1930
    Photograph
    15.4 x 10.8 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 508
    €1,638≈ $1,730≈ £1,363Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,800–2,000View at Lempertz ↗
  19. August Sander, The Boxers, 1928, Gelatin silver print, printed 1992 by Gerd Sander
    The Boxers, 1928
    Photograph · ed. 3/12
    10 1/4 x 6 5/8 in. (26 x 16.8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 114
    $3,048≈ £2,329≈ €2,782Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  20. August Sander, The revolutionaries Alois Lindner, Erich Mühsam and Guido Kopp, 1928, photograph
    The revolutionaries Alois Lindner, Erich Mühsam and Guido Kopp, 1928
    Photograph
    OstLicht Photo Auction · · Lot 33
    Unsold / did not meet reserveView at OstLicht Photo Auction ↗
  21. August Sander, Middle-class Children, 1925, Posthumous gelatin silver print, printed 1972 by Gunther Sander
    Middle-class Children, 1925
    Photograph
    32.8 x 22 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 504
    €7,560≈ $8,214≈ £6,437Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €2,000–3,000View at Lempertz ↗
  22. August Sander, Girl in Fairground Caravan, 1926-32, Gelatin silver print on Agfa paper, printed 1962 by Gunther Sander
    Girl in Fairground Caravan, 1926-32
    Photograph · Paper
    39.3 x 30.5 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 503
    €3,780≈ $4,107≈ £3,218Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €3,500–4,000View at Lempertz ↗
  23. August Sander, Pastry Chef, 1928, Gelatin silver print, printed 1993
    Pastry Chef, 1928
    Photograph · ed. 5/12
    10 1/8 x 6 5/8 in. (25.7 x 16.8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 152
    $5,715≈ £4,518≈ €5,266Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
  24. August Sander, Westerwälder Bauernfamilie, 1915, Gelatin silver print
    Westerwälder Bauernfamilie, 1915
    Photograph
    9 x 11 3/4 in. (22.9 x 29.8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 151
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $7,000–9,000View at Phillips ↗
  25. August Sander, Farm Children, gelatin silver print
    Farm Children
    Photograph
    14¼ h x 11 w in (36 x 28 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 236
    $5,292≈ £4,123≈ €4,841Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  26. August Sander, Blick vom Messeturm auf Köln, 1939, Vintage gelatin silver print. Approx
    Blick vom Messeturm auf Köln, 1939
    Photograph
    29.5 x 42.5 cm (32.5 x 45.8 cm frame)
    Lempertz · · Lot 611
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €6,000–8,000View at Lempertz ↗
  27. August Sander, Master Housepainter, 1920, Vintage gelatin silver print
    Master Housepainter, 1920
    Photograph
    14.9 x 10 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 608
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €4,000–5,000View at Lempertz ↗
  28. August Sander, The "Feuriger Elias" Locomotive in Cologne, 1926, Vintage gelatin silver print
    The "Feuriger Elias" Locomotive in Cologne, 1926
    Photograph
    21 x 17 cm (mat opening)
    Lempertz · · Lot 607
    €1,260≈ $1,370≈ £1,084Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,200–1,500View at Lempertz ↗
  29. August Sander, Untitled (Siblings), c. 1920, Vintage gelatin silver print
    Untitled (Siblings), c. 1920
    Photograph
    15.3 x 10 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 606
    €819≈ $891≈ £705Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €800–1,000View at Lempertz ↗
  30. August Sander, Handlanger' (Bricklayer), Cologne c. 1928, 1928, Gelatin silver print, printed in 1990 by Gerd Sander on semi-matte double-weight paper, in perfect condition. Blindstamp "Aug. Sander Köln Lindenthal" at lower left
    Handlanger' (Bricklayer), Cologne c. 1928, 1928
    Photograph · Paper · ed. 13/18
    OstLicht Photo Auction · · Lot 38
    €11,000≈ $11,959≈ £9,614HammerSign up free to seeView at OstLicht Photo Auction ↗
  31. August Sander, City hall tower and Hohenzollern bridge, Cologne 1930s, Vintage silver print, double-weight semi-matte paper in very good condition. Photographer's stamp "august sander lichtbildner köln-lindenthal dürenstr. 201 fernruf 424-92", typographic copyright note
    City hall tower and Hohenzollern bridge, Cologne 1930s
    Photograph · Paper
    OstLicht Photo Auction · · Lot 37
    €800≈ $870≈ £699HammerSign up free to seeView at OstLicht Photo Auction ↗
  32. August Sander, Der Maler (Anton Räderscheidt und Marta Hegemann), c. 1925, Gelatin silver print, printed probably 1950s
    Der Maler (Anton Räderscheidt und Marta Hegemann), c. 1925
    Photograph
    28.6 x 20.8 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 556
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €5,000–6,000View at Lempertz ↗
  33. August Sander, Family portrait from Stürzelbach/Westerwald, 1927, Vintage gelatin silver print
    Family portrait from Stürzelbach/Westerwald, 1927
    Photograph
    14.6 x 10.1 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 555
    €693≈ $740≈ £597Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €700–900View at Lempertz ↗
  34. August Sander, Family portraits from Puderbach/Westerwald, 1921-30, 4 vintage gelatin silver prints. From
    Family portraits from Puderbach/Westerwald, 1921-30
    Photograph
    8 x 5.5 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 554
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €1,200–1,500View at Lempertz ↗
  35. August Sander, Family portraits from Hilgenroth/Westerwald, c. 1919, 5 vintage gelatin silver prints. 1 print
    Family portraits from Hilgenroth/Westerwald, c. 1919
    Photograph
    21.8 x 27.8 cm (visible mat opening)
    Lempertz · · Lot 553
    €1,512≈ $1,615≈ £1,302Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,500–2,000View at Lempertz ↗
  36. August Sander, Mädchen im Kirmeswagen' (Girl in Fairground Caravan), Cologne 1926/32, 1926, Gelatin silver print, printed 1990 by Gerd Sander on double-weight semi-matte paper, in perfect condition. Blindstamped "Aug. Sander Köln Lindenthal" in the lower left
    Mädchen im Kirmeswagen' (Girl in Fairground Caravan), Cologne 1926/32, 1926
    Photograph · Paper · ed. 3/12
    OstLicht Photo Auction · · Lot 35
    €5,500≈ $5,920≈ £4,726HammerSign up free to seeEst. €7,000–9,000View at OstLicht Photo Auction ↗
  37. August Sander, Gymnasiast' (High School Student), Cologne 1926, 1926, Gelatin silver print, printed 1990 by Gerd Sander on double-weight semi-matte paper, in perfect condition. Blindstamped "Aug. Sander Köln Lindenthal" in the lower left
    Gymnasiast' (High School Student), Cologne 1926, 1926
    Photograph · Paper · ed. 4/12
    OstLicht Photo Auction · · Lot 34
    €4,000≈ $4,305≈ £3,437HammerSign up free to seeEst. €7,000–9,000View at OstLicht Photo Auction ↗
  38. August Sander, Gymnasiast (High School Student), Cologne, 1926, Gelatin silver print, printed later by Gunther Sander, the photographer's son
    Gymnasiast (High School Student), Cologne, 1926
    Photograph
    13 1/2 x 9 in. (34.3 x 22.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 217
    $6,985≈ £5,596≈ €6,408Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–8,000View at Phillips ↗
  39. August Sander, Portrait of the family of Jakob Harth, Cologne, 1930, Vintage gelatin silver print
    Portrait of the family of Jakob Harth, Cologne, 1930
    Photograph
    15.4 x 10.8 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 521
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €3,000–4,000View at Lempertz ↗
  40. August Sander, Portrait einer Konfirmandin, 1932, Vintage gelatin silver print
    Portrait einer Konfirmandin, 1932
    Photograph
    18.1 x 11.5 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 520
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €1,500–2,000View at Lempertz ↗
  41. August Sander, Jungbauern (Young Farmers), Westerwald, 1914, Gelatin silver print, printed 1990 by Gerd Sander
    Jungbauern (Young Farmers), Westerwald, 1914
    Photograph · ed. 8/18
    23 x 16 3/4 in. (58.4 x 42.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 131
    $16,380≈ £14,824≈ €16,876Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
  42. August Sander, Rheinlandschaft, 1932-40, Vintage. Gelatinesilberabzug. Mit Tuscherand
    Rheinlandschaft, 1932-40
    Photograph
    24 x 18cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 40
    €528≈ $556≈ £453Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €500–View at Van Ham ↗
  43. August Sander, Bis zum Westerwald hin beherrscht das Siebengebirge die Landschaft (gesehen von Altenkirchen/Westerwald), 1932-40, Vintage. Gelatinesilberabzug. Mit Tuscherand
    Bis zum Westerwald hin beherrscht das Siebengebirge die Landschaft (gesehen von Altenkirchen/Westerwald), 1932-40
    Photograph
    19 x 27,5cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 37
    €1,452≈ $1,528≈ £1,247Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,000–View at Van Ham ↗
  44. August Sander, Das Siebengebirge vom Rolandsbogen aus gesehen, 1932-40, Vintage. Gelatinesilberabzug. Mit Tuscherand
    Das Siebengebirge vom Rolandsbogen aus gesehen, 1932-40
    Photograph
    18,5 x 27cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 42
    €1,716≈ $1,805≈ £1,474Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,000–View at Van Ham ↗
  45. August Sander, Zons am Niederrhein. Äußere Umwallung, 1932-40, Vintage. Gelatinesilberabzug. Mit Tuscherand
    Zons am Niederrhein. Äußere Umwallung, 1932-40
    Photograph
    26,5 x 19cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 39
    €660≈ $694≈ £567Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €600–View at Van Ham ↗
  46. August Sander, Königswinter mit Godesburg im Hotel Dreesen am Rhein, 1932-40, Vintage. Gelatinesilberabzug
    Königswinter mit Godesburg im Hotel Dreesen am Rhein, 1932-40
    Photograph
    23 x 17cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 38
    €1,056≈ $1,111≈ £907Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,000–View at Van Ham ↗
  47. August Sander, Blick vom Messeturm auf Köln, 1932-40, Vintage. Gelatinesilberabzug
    Blick vom Messeturm auf Köln, 1932-40
    Photograph
    17 x 23,5cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 46
    €1,056≈ $1,111≈ £907Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,000–View at Van Ham ↗
  48. August Sander, Frau eines Malers. [Helene Abelen], 1926, Silbergelatineabzug von Gunther Sander, 1970. Agfa-Papier
    Frau eines Malers. [Helene Abelen], 1926
    Photograph
    23,6 × 16,3 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 2076
    €4,750≈ $5,088≈ £4,045Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €4,000–6,000View at Grisebach ↗
  49. August Sander, Philosophiestudent (Erich Sander), 1926, Gelatin silver print, printed 1990 by Gerd Sander
    Philosophiestudent (Erich Sander), 1926
    Photograph
    25.5 x 19.3 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 516
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €3,000–4,000View at Lempertz ↗
  50. August Sander, Gymnasiast (High School Student), Cologne, 1926, Gelatin silver print, printed in 1990 by Gerd Sander, the artist’s grandson
    Gymnasiast (High School Student), Cologne, 1926
    Photograph · ed. 9/12
    10 1/4 x 5 1/2 in. (26 x 14 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 120
    $1,890≈ £1,390≈ €1,635Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗

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