Beate Kuhn (1927–2015)
What is Beate Kuhn’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 19 auction results for Beate Kuhn at 6 houses since 2015. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,550 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,135–$3,800, n=7). The auction record is $4,826 for Untitled (Tree) (2025, Rago Arts). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (Tree), 2002 | Terracotta | $4,826 | Rago Arts | Jun 2025 |
| 2 | Untitled (glazed stoneware), 1970 | Terracotta | $4,410 | Rago Arts | Oct 2024 |
| 3 | Untitled (Tree), 2002 | Painted and glazed stoneware | $3,800 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Jun 2025 |
| 4 | Untitled (Tree), 2002 | Painted and glazed stoneware | $3,800 | Wright | Jun 2025 |
| 5 | STAEMME IM WALD, 1995 | Ceramics | $2,550 | Bonhams | Oct 2025 |
| 6 | Disk Assembly, 1990 | Glazed stoneware | $2,422 | Bonhams | Oct 2019 |
| 7 | Untitled (glazed stoneware), 1927 | Terracotta | $1,270 | Rago Arts | Jun 2025 |
| 8 | Untitled | Glazed stoneware | $1,000 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Jun 2025 |
| 9 | Untitled | Glazed stoneware | $1,000 | Wright | Jun 2025 |
| 10 | Untitled (glazed porcelain), 1979 | Porcelain | $852 | Wright | Sep 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 6 | $1,910 |
| Other | 6 | $1,711 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $1,846 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 19 results from 6 houses · How we compute these figures
Beate Kuhn is a German artist with 77 auction lots recorded since 2015, median price $1,378. 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 Beate Kuhn sold in 2025 for $2,550, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Beate Kuhn work is $1,378.
The median Beate Kuhn sculpture sells for $3,617 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 6 | $3,617‡ | $3,617‡ | 16.7% | 2017-08-22 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2017 | $3,617‡ |
‡ 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 Beate Kuhn worth?
Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Beate Kuhn work is $1,378. The median Beate Kuhn sculpture sells for $3,617 across 1 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 Beate Kuhn's auction record?
Beate Kuhn's auction record is $4,826, set in 2025.
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