Arno Breker (1900–1991)
Arno Breker is a German artist with 235 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $1,923. 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 Arno Breker sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $20,098 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Arno Breker on OpeningBid →What is a Arno Breker work worth?
Across 143 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Arno Breker work is $1,923.
The median Arno Breker sculpture sells for $2,530 across 102 lots.
The median Arno Breker print sells for $224 across 15 lots.
The median Arno Breker work on paper sells for $727 across 11 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Arno Breker sculptures typically sell for $1,559–$3,164 (the middle half of 74 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Arno Breker sculptures typically sell for $3,392–$14,750 (the middle half of 24 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 | 21 | $224†‡ | $1,500‡ | 71.4% | 2025-11-25 |
| Works on Paper | 13 | $727‡ | $2,367 | 84.6% | 2024-02-08 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 136 | $2,530†‡ | $330,000‡ | 75% | 2026-09-26 |
| Photography | 3 | $453‡ | $1,655‡ | — | 2021-12-08 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $36,686†‡ | $330,000‡ | — | 2026-09-26 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $209–$458†‡ | $284†‡ | $814 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $96–$543‡ | $158‡ | $1,500‡ |
† 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) | 9 | $554–$1,039‡ | $727‡ | $2,367 |
‡ 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) | 74 | $1,559–$3,164†‡ | $2,119†‡ | $11,702† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 24 | $3,392–$14,750†‡ | $6,392†‡ | $50,000‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 1995 | $330,000‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2018 | $95,501 |
| Photography | 2013 | $1,655‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 1994 | $1,500‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 1994 | $1,500‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $1,039‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $951‡ |
| Photography | 2021 | $453‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Arno Breker worth?
Across 143 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Arno Breker work is $1,923. The median Arno Breker sculpture sells for $2,530 across 102 lots. The median Arno Breker print sells for $224 across 15 lots. The median Arno Breker work on paper sells for $727 across 11 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Arno Breker sculptures typically sell for $1,559–$3,164 (the middle half of 74 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Arno Breker sculptures typically sell for $3,392–$14,750 (the middle half of 24 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 Arno Breker sculpture?
Based on 102 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Arno Breker sculpture is $2,530. 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 Arno Breker's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Arno Breker sculpture is $330,000. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Arno Breker print?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Arno Breker print is $224. 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 Arno Breker's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Arno Breker print is $1,500. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Arno Breker work on paper?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Arno Breker work on paper is $727. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Arno Breker's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Arno Breker work on paper is $2,367.
What is the average price of a small Arno Breker sculpture?
Based on 74 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Arno Breker sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,119, 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 Arno Breker sculpture?
Based on 24 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Arno Breker sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $6,392, 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 Arno Breker's auction record?
Arno Breker's auction record is $330,000, set in 1995. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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