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# Anselm Kiefer (b. 1945)

Anselm Kiefer is a German artist with 54 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $102,519. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Anselm Kiefer sold in 2026 for $498,812, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Anselm Kiefer work worth?

Across 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Anselm Kiefer work is $102,519.

The median Anselm Kiefer photograph sells for $92,609 across 21 lots.

The median Anselm Kiefer painting sells for $512,150 across 7 lots.

The median Anselm Kiefer work on paper sells for $100,073 across 7 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 6 | $64,358‡ | $383,877 | — | 2026-05-21 |
| Paintings | 7 | $512,150 | $980,000 | — | 2026-04-16 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $100,073 | $386,542 | — | 2019-11-21 |
| Photography | 21 | $92,609 | $482,987 | — | 2026-05-21 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 26 | $242,447‡ | $980,000 | — | 2026-04-16 |

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

Anselm Kiefer's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (6 lots) median $64,358. Paintings (7 lots) median $512,150, record $980,000. A typical Anselm Kiefer painting sells for around 8.0× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 26 lots) the median is $242,447.

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $87,983–$133,990 | $116,192 | $386,542 |

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $48,377–$131,592 | $74,502 | $310,549 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2020 | $980,000 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $572,658 |
| Photography | 2011 | $482,987 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $386,542 |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $383,877 |
| Photography | 2011 | $310,549 |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $140,054 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $134,550 |

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 Anselm Kiefer worth?

Across 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Anselm Kiefer work is $102,519. The median Anselm Kiefer photograph sells for $92,609 across 21 lots. The median Anselm Kiefer painting sells for $512,150 across 7 lots. The median Anselm Kiefer work on paper sells for $100,073 across 7 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Anselm Kiefer photograph?

Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Anselm Kiefer photograph is $92,609.

### What is Anselm Kiefer's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Anselm Kiefer photograph is $482,987.

### What is the average price of a medium Anselm Kiefer photograph?

Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Anselm Kiefer photograph (medium (50–120 cm)) is $74,502, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Anselm Kiefer's auction record?

Anselm Kiefer's auction record is $980,000, set in 2020.

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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, “Anselm Kiefer auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/anselm-kiefer (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.