Barbara Klemm (b. 1939)
What is Barbara Klemm’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 78 auction results for Barbara Klemm at 11 houses since 2013. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,530 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,031–$2,129, n=6). The auction record is $6,607 for Untitled (Germany) (2024, Kunsthaus Lempertz). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (Germany), 1973 | Cartes-de-visite | $6,607 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Jun 2024 |
| 2 | An der Mauer, Berlin-Kreuzberg, 1977 | Cartes-de-visite | $5,311 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Dec 2022 |
| 3 | Öffnung des Brandenburger Tors, Berlin, 1989 | Cartes-de-visite | $4,548 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Dec 2020 |
| 4 | Alexanderplatz, Ost-Berlin/DDR, 1970 | Cartes-de-visite | $4,514 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Dec 2022 |
| 5 | Leonid Breschnew, Willy Brandt, Staatsbesuch, Bonn, 1973 | Cartes-de-visite | $4,514 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Dec 2022 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fall der Mauer, Berlin, 10. November 1989, 1989 | Cartes-de-visite | $6,521 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Nov 2024 |
| 2 | Fall der Mauer, Berlin, 10. November 1989, 1989 | Cartes-de-visite | $6,416 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Jun 2021 |
| 3 | Leonid Breschnew, Willy Brandt, Bonn, 1973 | Cartes-de-visite | $6,303 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Dec 2023 |
| 4 | Leonid Breschnew, Willy Brandt, Bonn, 1973 | Cartes-de-visite | $5,447 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Nov 2019 |
| 5 | Fall der Mauer, Berlin, 10. November 1989, 1989 | Cartes-de-visite | $5,175 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Nov 2019 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 55 | $2,033 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 56 | $1,959 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 78 results from 11 houses · How we compute these figures
Barbara Klemm is a German artist with 90 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $1,392. 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 Barbara Klemm sold in 2026 for $2,080, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full Barbara Klemm record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Barbara Klemm on OpeningBid →What is a Barbara Klemm work worth?
Across 78 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Barbara Klemm work is $1,392.
The median Barbara Klemm photograph sells for $1,500 across 74 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Barbara Klemm photographs typically sell for $1,040–$2,886 (the middle half of 73 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photography | 78 | $1,500†‡ | $6,607 | 94.9% | 2026-07-11 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $6,469 | $6,607 | — | 2024-11-29 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 73 | $1,040–$2,886†‡ | $1,516†‡ | $6,607 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2024 | $6,607 |
| Photography | 2024 | $6,521 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Barbara Klemm worth?
Across 78 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Barbara Klemm work is $1,392. The median Barbara Klemm photograph sells for $1,500 across 74 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Barbara Klemm photographs typically sell for $1,040–$2,886 (the middle half of 73 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 Barbara Klemm photograph?
Based on 74 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Barbara Klemm photograph is $1,500. 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 Barbara Klemm's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Barbara Klemm photograph is $6,607.
What is the average price of a small Barbara Klemm photograph?
Based on 73 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Barbara Klemm photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,516, 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 Barbara Klemm's auction record?
Barbara Klemm's auction record is $6,607, set in 2024.
See the full Barbara Klemm record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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