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# Albert Oehlen (b. 1954)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 305 auction results for Albert Oehlen at 23 houses since 1999. Over the last 24 months the median price was $38,367 including buyer’s premium (middle half $6,596–$367,172, n=31). The auction record is $4,685,915 for Stier mit loch (Bull with hole) (2018, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stier mit loch (Bull with hole), 1986 | Oil paint | $4,685,915 | Christie's | Oct 2018 |
| 2 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1989 | Oil paint | $4,335,000 | Christie's | Nov 2019 |
| 3 | Mission Rohrfrei (Down Periscope), 1996 | Myrrh | $4,143,485 | Christie's | Feb 2020 |
| 4 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1989 | Oil paint | $4,062,642 | Christie's | Oct 2018 |
| 5 | Ohne Titel (Triptychon), 1988 | Mixed media on panel | $4,058,281 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2021 |
| 6 | Selbstporträt mit Palette (Self-portrait with Palette), 2005 | Oil paint | $3,616,405 | Christie's | Mar 2017 |
| 7 | Selbstporträt mit Offenem Mund (Self-Portrait with Open Mouth), 2001 | Oil paint | $3,487,500 | Christie's | May 2017 |
| 8 | Selbstportrait mit Einlochtopf (Self-Portrait with One-Hole Vase), 1984 | Oil on canvas, in two parts | $3,356,444 | Christie's | Oct 2026 |
| 9 | Abyss, 1997 | Painting | $2,808,176 | Phillips | Jun 2017 |
| 10 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1989 | Oil paint | $2,652,500 | Christie's | Nov 2018 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 142 | $443,090 |
| Other | 30 | $73,025 |
| Works on paper | 41 | $11,491 |
| Prints | 35 | $4,064 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 144 | $439,250 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 47 | $18,495 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 48 | $9,036 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 305 results from 23 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Albert Oehlen is a German artist with 395 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $56,253. 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 Oehlen sold in 2026 for $474,760, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**3 Albert Oehlen works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Albert Oehlen work worth?

Across 305 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Albert Oehlen work is $56,253.

The median Albert Oehlen painting sells for $441,000 across 125 lots.

The median Albert Oehlen print sells for $1,723 across 62 lots.

The median Albert Oehlen work on paper sells for $12,600 across 38 lots.

Large (over 120 cm) Albert Oehlen paintings typically sell for $350,247–$963,305 (the middle half of 99 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Albert Oehlen prints typically sell for $578–$2,227 (the middle half of 26 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 | 80 | $1,723†‡ | $232,029 | 77.5% | 2026-09-21 |
| Paintings | 134 | $441,000†‡ | $4.3M | 93.3% | 2026-10-15 |
| Works on Paper | 47 | $12,600†‡ | $329,042 | 80.9% | 2025-07-03 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 11 | $509,451‡ | $4.7M | 90.9% | 2024-11-28 |
| Photography | 11 | $1,524† | $45,619 | — | 2025-12-03 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 138 | $470,026‡ | $4.7M | — | 2026-10-15 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Albert Oehlen's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (80 lots) median $1,723 with 77.5% sell-through. Paintings (134 lots) median $441,000, record $4,335,000. A typical Albert Oehlen painting sells for around 256× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 138 lots) the median is $470,026.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $477–$1,691‡ | $666‡ | $9,129 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 26 | $578–$2,227†‡ | $1,211†‡ | $232,029 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 22 | $7,628–$18,890‡ | $11,849‡ | $207,130 |

† 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) | 7 | $29,264–$57,430 | $42,900 | $1.9M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $46,095–$290,085† | $100,513† | $590,863 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 99 | $350,247–$963,305‡ | $481,984‡ | $4.3M |

† 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) | 24 | $6,484–$13,585†‡ | $8,813†‡ | $41,851 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $14,571–$31,061 | $24,958 | $84,135 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $63,985–$106,987 | $67,565 | $329,042 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $426,892–$1.4M | $724,062 | $4.7M |

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $639–$15,834† | $1,289† | $45,619 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2018 | $4.7M |
| Paintings | 2019 | $4.3M |
| Paintings | 2020 | $4.1M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2015 | $1.8M |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $329,042 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $232,029 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $207,130 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $106,987 |

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 Oehlen worth?

Across 305 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Albert Oehlen work is $56,253. The median Albert Oehlen painting sells for $441,000 across 125 lots. The median Albert Oehlen print sells for $1,723 across 62 lots. The median Albert Oehlen work on paper sells for $12,600 across 38 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Albert Oehlen paintings typically sell for $350,247–$963,305 (the middle half of 99 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Albert Oehlen prints typically sell for $578–$2,227 (the middle half of 26 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 Oehlen painting?

Based on 125 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Albert Oehlen painting is $441,000. 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 Albert Oehlen's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Albert Oehlen painting is $4,335,000.

### What is the average price of a Albert Oehlen print?

Based on 62 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Albert Oehlen print is $1,723. 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 Albert Oehlen's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Albert Oehlen print is $232,029.

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

Based on 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Albert Oehlen work on paper is $12,600. 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 Albert Oehlen's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Albert Oehlen work on paper is $329,042.

### What is the average price of a large Albert Oehlen painting?

Based on 99 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Albert Oehlen painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $481,984, 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 Oehlen print?

Based on 26 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Albert Oehlen print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,211, 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 Albert Oehlen's auction record?

Albert Oehlen's auction record is $4,685,915, set in 2018.

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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 Oehlen auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/albert-oehlen (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.