What is a Norman Bluhm work worth?
1920–1999 · Price guide from past auction results
Based on 42 priced auction sales, works by Norman Bluhm have sold for a median of $13,915Sign up free to see. Half of them sold between $5,568Sign up free to see and $27,040Sign up free to see. In the last five years the median was $8,570Sign up free to see across 18 sales. These are past auction results, not a valuation: medium, size, condition and provenance all change what a particular work brings.
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Norman Bluhm prices by medium
- Auction results
- 56
- Sold rate
- 75%
- Active at auction
- 2005–2026
- Median price
- $13.9kSign up free to see
- Record price
- $93.8kSign up free to see Black Card, Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA), Feb 2016
| Medium | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 19 | $5.3k–$14.8kSign up free to see | $8.3kSign up free to see |
| Paintings | 19 | $12.5k–$40.2kSign up free to see | $25kSign up free to see |
Top auction houses: Phillips (14), Rago Auctions (11), Bonhams (8)
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Typical range is the middle half of priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). Past auction results, not a valuation.
Prices by size
| Size (longest side) | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-size (30–75 cm) | 6 | $1.7k–$4.5kSign up free to see | $2.8kSign up free to see |
| Large (75–150 cm) | 20 | $6.5k–$18.8kSign up free to see | $11.3kSign up free to see |
| Very large (over 150 cm) | 9 | $27.7k–$40.3kSign up free to see | $37.5kSign up free to see |
Recent Norman Bluhm sales
- Untitled, acrylic on paper on canvas — $8,320Sign up free to see, Bonhams, Jun 24, 2026
- Lachesis, acrylic on 3 adjoined sheets of paper — $15,480Sign up free to see, Phillips, Feb 28, 2026
- Untitled, watercolor on paper — $14,080Sign up free to see, Bonhams, Feb 19, 2026
- Untitled, ink and crayon on paper — $1,397Sign up free to see, Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA), Nov 19, 2025
- Untitled, oil and ink on paper — $5,376Sign up free to see, Bonhams, Jul 31, 2025
- Untitled (Two Women), acrylic on paper — $6,144Sign up free to see, Bonhams, Jul 31, 2025
- Untitled, acrylic on paper — $16,510Sign up free to see, Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA), May 30, 2025
- Untitled, Painting — $12,800Sign up free to see, Palm Beach Modern Auctions, May 24, 2025
Questions about Norman Bluhm prices
What is a Norman Bluhm work worth?
Based on 42 priced auction sales recorded by ArtSell, works by Norman Bluhm have sold for a median of $13,915, and half of them sold between $5,568 and $27,040. Medium, size, condition, subject and provenance all affect the price of a particular work; these are past auction results, not a valuation.
What is the most expensive work by Norman Bluhm sold at auction?
The highest price in ArtSell’s records is $93,750 for “Black Card” at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) in February 2016.
Which Norman Bluhm medium sells for the most?
By median price, paintings lead with $25,000 (19 sales).
How often do Norman Bluhm works sell at auction?
75% of the 56 lots recorded between 2005 and 2026 sold.
How can I sell a Norman Bluhm work?
Request a free auction estimate on ArtSell: send photos and details, and our specialists will reply with an estimate. There is no obligation.
Of the 56 lots by Norman Bluhm recorded at auction between 2005 and 2026, 42 found a buyer (75%).
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