A. R. Penck (1939–2017)
What is A. R. Penck’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 841 auction results for A. R. Penck at 43 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,573 including buyer’s premium (middle half $844–$48,585, n=24). The auction record is $567,000 for Frauen K. (2022, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frauen K., 1981 | Canvas | $567,000 | Christie's | May 2022 |
| 2 | Standart, 1973 | Oil paint | $512,976 | Christie's | Oct 2007 |
| 3 | Small System, 1989 | Acrylic paint | $439,029 | Christie's | Mar 2022 |
| 4 | Standart | Dispersion on canvas | $407,971 | Sotheby's | Jul 2008 |
| 5 | Übergang (L) (Crossing), 1988 | Painting | $397,156 | Christie's | Oct 2022 |
| 6 | Roter Planet, 1999 | Acrylic on canvas | $396,675 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2022 |
| 7 | Sehnsucht (Longing), 2001 | Acrylic paint | $390,039 | Christie's | Feb 2020 |
| 8 | Sans titre (acrylique sur toile), 1982 | Acrylic paint | $338,730 | Christie's | Dec 2021 |
| 9 | Free rock B, 1984 | Dispersion sur toile | $320,272 | Christie's | Oct 2023 |
| 10 | Das rote Flugzeug, 1985 | Oil paint | $319,174 | Christie's | Dec 2020 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 176 | $64,016 |
| Other | 49 | $23,854 |
| Sculpture | 25 | $11,414 |
| Works on paper | 61 | $9,179 |
| Prints | 77 | $1,280 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 123 | $79,186 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 170 | $12,572 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 63 | $5,976 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 841 results from 43 houses · How we compute these figures
A. R. Penck is a German artist with 1,236 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $4,342. 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 A. R. Penck sold in 2026 for $118,690, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 835 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a A. R. Penck work is $4,342.
The median A. R. Penck print sells for $783 across 245 lots.
The median A. R. Penck painting sells for $49,423 across 216 lots.
The median A. R. Penck work on paper sells for $4,836 across 122 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) A. R. Penck prints typically sell for $475–$1,559 (the middle half of 177 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) A. R. Penck paintings typically sell for $15,373–$53,053 (the middle half of 105 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 423 | $783†‡ | $65,000 | 57.9% | 2026-10-06 |
| Paintings | 251 | $49,423†‡ | $567,000 | 86.1% | 2026-10-15 |
| Works on Paper | 173 | $4,836†‡ | $35,280 | 70.5% | 2026-10-07 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 56 | $12,101‡ | $229,462 | 58.9% | 2026-10-13 |
| Photography | 1 | $326‡ | $326‡ | — | 2023-06-14 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 71 | $167,958‡ | $567,000 | — | 2026-10-15 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
A. R. Penck's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (423 lots) median $783 with 57.9% sell-through. Paintings (251 lots) median $49,423, record $567,000. A typical A. R. Penck painting sells for around 63× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 71 lots) the median is $167,958.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 37 | $420–$840†‡ | $604†‡ | $3,734‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 177 | $475–$1,559†‡ | $752†‡ | $10,000 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 27 | $1,298–$8,904†‡ | $2,378†‡ | $65,000 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $7,934–$21,764†‡ | $14,889†‡ | $41,473 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 105 | $15,373–$53,053†‡ | $29,126†‡ | $319,174 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 91 | $62,166–$199,034†‡ | $105,750†‡ | $567,000 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 65 | $1,621–$7,057†‡ | $3,552†‡ | $35,280 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 55 | $4,566–$13,537†‡ | $8,167†‡ | $34,323 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $5,266–$10,381‡ | $6,446‡ | $75,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $17,627–$18,471‡ | $17,905‡ | $20,000 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $32,527–$53,087‡ | $45,270‡ | $229,462 |
‡ 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 | 2022 | $567,000 |
| Paintings | 2007 | $512,976 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2018 | $229,462 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $75,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 1994 | $65,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $42,402 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $35,280 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $34,323 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a A. R. Penck worth?
Across 835 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a A. R. Penck work is $4,342. The median A. R. Penck print sells for $783 across 245 lots. The median A. R. Penck painting sells for $49,423 across 216 lots. The median A. R. Penck work on paper sells for $4,836 across 122 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) A. R. Penck prints typically sell for $475–$1,559 (the middle half of 177 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) A. R. Penck paintings typically sell for $15,373–$53,053 (the middle half of 105 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 A. R. Penck print?
Based on 245 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a A. R. Penck print is $783. 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 A. R. Penck's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a A. R. Penck print is $65,000.
What is the average price of a A. R. Penck painting?
Based on 216 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a A. R. Penck painting is $49,423. 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 A. R. Penck's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a A. R. Penck painting is $567,000.
What is the average price of a A. R. Penck work on paper?
Based on 122 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a A. R. Penck work on paper is $4,836. 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 A. R. Penck's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a A. R. Penck work on paper is $35,280.
What is the average price of a medium A. R. Penck print?
Based on 177 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium A. R. Penck print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $752, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 medium A. R. Penck painting?
Based on 105 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium A. R. Penck painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $29,126, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 A. R. Penck's auction record?
A. R. Penck's auction record is $567,000, set in 2022.
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