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# Albert Birkle (1900–1986)

## What is Albert Birkle’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 151 auction results for Albert Birkle at 11 houses since 1994. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,857 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,135–$5,518, n=16). The auction record is $961,470 for Irrsinn (2023, Kunsthaus Lempertz). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Irrsinn, 1925 | Painting | $961,470 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Jun 2023 |
| 2 | Der Bahnwärter, 1927 | Black chalk | $923,704 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Jun 2020 |
| 3 | Der Akrobat Schulz V, 1921 | Tempera und Kreide auf festem Papier, auf Malpappe aufgezogen | $191,846 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2006 |
| 4 | Klettenfeve und Josevetter, 1927 | Oil on cardboard | $146,775 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2017 |
| 5 | Tiergartenufer, 1924 | Öl auf Hartfaserplatte | $109,517 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2007 |
| 6 | Mann mit Pelzmütze (Mein Bruder Tier), 1927 | Öl auf Leinwand | $99,869 | Ketterer Kunst | May 2005 |
| 7 | Begegnung in der Abenddämmerung, 1926 | Oil on firm board | $96,671 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2021 |
| 8 | Stadtansicht (Oberschlesien), 1927 | Oil on canvas | $88,385 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2009 |
| 9 | Damenbildnis - Elisabeth Starosta mit Chiffon-Bluse und Hut | Oil on canvas | $71,398 | Ketterer Kunst | Oct 2010 |
| 10 | Selbstbildnis mit der Frisierhaube, 1923 | Oil on cardboard, laid down on cardboard | $69,688 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2009 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 48 | $23,117 |
| Works on paper | 29 | $2,707 |
| Other | 27 | $2,323 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 77 | $10,913 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 21 | $4,125 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 151 results from 11 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Albert Birkle is a German artist with 243 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $4,545. 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 Albert Birkle sold in 2026 for $4,647, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Albert Birkle work worth?

Across 144 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Albert Birkle work is $4,545.

The median Albert Birkle painting sells for $23,234 across 47 lots.

The median Albert Birkle work on paper sells for $2,556 across 46 lots.

The median Albert Birkle print sells for $339 across 2 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Albert Birkle paintings typically sell for $11,350–$46,042 (the middle half of 39 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Albert Birkle work on papers typically sell for $1,683–$8,386 (the middle half of 30 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 | 2 | $339 | $561 | — | 2026-03-25 |
| Paintings | 54 | $23,234‡ | $961,470 | 87% | 2026-05-28 |
| Works on Paper | 51 | $2,556‡ | $191,846 | 90.2% | 2026-05-28 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $159,278† | $961,470 | — | 2023-06-06 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Albert Birkle's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $339. Paintings (54 lots) median $23,234, record $961,470. A typical Albert Birkle painting sells for around 69× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 8 lots) the median is $159,278.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $7,205–$47,535 | $19,332 | $99,869 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 39 | $11,350–$46,042‡ | $28,570‡ | $961,470 |

‡ 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) | 15 | $1,370–$4,083‡ | $1,855‡ | $8,270 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 30 | $1,683–$8,386‡ | $3,215‡ | $191,846 |

‡ 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 | 2023 | $961,470 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $923,704 |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $191,846 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $25,579 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $561 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $116 |

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 Albert Birkle worth?

Across 144 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Albert Birkle work is $4,545. The median Albert Birkle painting sells for $23,234 across 47 lots. The median Albert Birkle work on paper sells for $2,556 across 46 lots. The median Albert Birkle print sells for $339 across 2 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Albert Birkle paintings typically sell for $11,350–$46,042 (the middle half of 39 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Albert Birkle work on papers typically sell for $1,683–$8,386 (the middle half of 30 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 Albert Birkle painting?

Based on 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Albert Birkle painting is $23,234. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Albert Birkle's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Albert Birkle painting is $961,470.

### What is the average price of a Albert Birkle work on paper?

Based on 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Albert Birkle work on paper is $2,556. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Albert Birkle's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Albert Birkle work on paper is $191,846.

### What is the average price of a medium Albert Birkle painting?

Based on 39 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Albert Birkle painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $28,570, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a medium Albert Birkle work on paper?

Based on 30 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Albert Birkle work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,215, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Albert Birkle's auction record?

Albert Birkle's auction record is $961,470, set in 2023.

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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, “Albert Birkle auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/albert-birkle (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.