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# Anselm Kiefer (b. 1945)

## What is Anselm Kiefer’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 468 auction results for Anselm Kiefer at 25 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $133,552 including buyer’s premium (middle half $72,256–$296,162, n=68). The auction record is $3,554,500 for Dem Unbekannten Maler (To the Unknown Painter) (2011, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dem Unbekannten Maler (To the Unknown Painter), 1983 | Painting | $3,554,500 | Christie's | May 2011 |
| 2 | Laßt tausend Blumen blühen!, 1999 | Oil, shellac, acrylic and emulsion on photo on canvas | $3,549,413 | Christie's | Feb 2007 |
| 3 | Für Velimir Khlebnikov: Die Lehre vom Krieg: Seeschlachten, 2004-2010 | Painting | $3,150,385 | Phillips | Jun 2016 |
| 4 | Grab des unbekannten Malers (Tomb of the Unknown Painter), 1983 | Painting | $3,045,630 | Christie's | Oct 2016 |
| 5 | Laßt tausend Blumen blühen (Let a thousand flowers bloom), 2012 | Painting | $2,600,356 | Christie's | Oct 2017 |
| 6 | Die Meistersinger, 1981 | Painting | $2,511,551 | Phillips | Mar 2018 |
| 7 | Malen = Verbrennen, 1974 | Oil paint | $2,407,500 | Christie's | May 2017 |
| 8 | Dein Aschenes Haar, Sulamith, 1981 | Oil and straw on canvas | $2,112,500 | Sotheby's | Nov 2016 |
| 9 | Laßt tausend Blumen blühen! (Let a Thousand Flowers Bloom), 1999 | Oil, shellac, acrylic and emulsion on photograph on canvas | $1,923,548 | Christie's | Oct 2014 |
| 10 | Für Velimir Chlebnikov: Lehre vom Krieg: Seeschlachten, 2003 | Acrylic paint | $1,884,182 | Sotheby's | Mar 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 145 | $564,171 |
| Prints | 13 | $248,932 |
| Other | 99 | $140,775 |
| Photographs | 98 | $113,905 |
| Works on paper | 52 | $101,734 |
| Sculpture | 18 | $43,121 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 234 | $392,884 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 118 | $94,504 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 50 | $32,455 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 468 results from 25 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Anselm Kiefer is a German artist with 547 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $182,823. 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 Anselm Kiefer sold in 2026 for $393,029, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**9 Anselm Kiefer works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Anselm Kiefer work worth?

Across 464 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Anselm Kiefer work is $182,823.

The median Anselm Kiefer photograph sells for $90,660 across 116 lots.

The median Anselm Kiefer painting sells for $449,611 across 115 lots.

The median Anselm Kiefer work on paper sells for $110,820 across 72 lots.

Large (over 120 cm) Anselm Kiefer paintings typically sell for $279,918–$883,983 (the middle half of 95 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Anselm Kiefer photographs typically sell for $47,512–$113,905 (the middle half of 63 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 | 26 | $105,477‡ | $789,859 | 88.5% | 2026-03-07 |
| Paintings | 128 | $449,611†‡ | $3.6M | 89.8% | 2026-10-15 |
| Works on Paper | 79 | $110,820‡ | $1.2M | 91.1% | 2026-10-15 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 54 | $336,086‡ | $1.3M | 92.6% | 2026-10-23 |
| Photography | 136 | $90,660‡ | $1.9M | 85.3% | 2026-10-23 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 320 | $313,857†‡ | $3.6M | — | 2026-10-23 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Anselm Kiefer's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (26 lots) median $105,477 with 88.5% sell-through. Paintings (128 lots) median $449,611, record $3,554,500. A typical Anselm Kiefer painting sells for around 4.3× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 320 lots) the median is $313,857.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $16,156–$51,289‡ | $47,606‡ | $87,201 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $1,167–$97,003‡ | $30,600‡ | $301,713 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $226,968–$515,033 | $338,841 | $789,859 |

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

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $87,491–$247,383 | $131,139 | $785,000 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 95 | $279,918–$883,983†‡ | $545,661†‡ | $3.6M |

† 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) | 28 | $21,600–$111,773‡ | $43,471‡ | $337,433 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 23 | $63,000–$135,534‡ | $101,734‡ | $254,500 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 18 | $174,998–$507,353 | $352,727 | $1.2M |

‡ 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) | 9 | $19,323–$39,226 | $28,678 | $72,111 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $59,436–$140,058‡ | $112,910‡ | $166,497 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 32 | $341,349–$792,072 | $532,040 | $1.3M |

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

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $9,741–$35,469 | $22,027 | $100,285 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 63 | $47,512–$113,905‡ | $68,750‡ | $348,500 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 41 | $106,250–$271,745‡ | $175,027‡ | $1.9M |

‡ 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 | 2011 | $3.6M |
| Paintings | 2007 | $3.5M |
| Photography | 2014 | $1.9M |
| Photography | 2022 | $1.3M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2014 | $1.3M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2014 | $1.2M |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $1.2M |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $1M |

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 464 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Anselm Kiefer work is $182,823. The median Anselm Kiefer photograph sells for $90,660 across 116 lots. The median Anselm Kiefer painting sells for $449,611 across 115 lots. The median Anselm Kiefer work on paper sells for $110,820 across 72 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Anselm Kiefer paintings typically sell for $279,918–$883,983 (the middle half of 95 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Anselm Kiefer photographs typically sell for $47,512–$113,905 (the middle half of 63 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 Anselm Kiefer photograph?

Based on 116 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Anselm Kiefer photograph is $90,660. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Anselm Kiefer photograph is $1,923,548.

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

Based on 115 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Anselm Kiefer painting is $449,611. 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 Anselm Kiefer's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Anselm Kiefer painting is $3,554,500.

### What is the average price of a Anselm Kiefer work on paper?

Based on 72 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Anselm Kiefer work on paper is $110,820. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Anselm Kiefer's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Anselm Kiefer work on paper is $1,181,149.

### What is the average price of a large Anselm Kiefer painting?

Based on 95 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Anselm Kiefer painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $545,661, 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 Anselm Kiefer photograph?

Based on 63 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Anselm Kiefer photograph (medium (50–120 cm)) is $68,750, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Anselm Kiefer's auction record is $3,554,500, set in 2011.

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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.