> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/bernard-schultze · updated 2026-11-02

# Bernard Schultze (1915–2005)

## What is Bernard Schultze’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 311 auction results for Bernard Schultze at 22 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $12,109 including buyer’s premium (middle half $8,755–$18,164, n=11). The auction record is $90,819 for Penthesilea (2024, Van Ham Kunstauktionen). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Penthesilea, 1954 | Öl und Collage auf Hartfaser | $90,819 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Jun 2024 |
| 2 | Walpurgis-Tag, 1989 | Oil (Grisaille) on canvas | $78,826 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2020 |
| 3 | Tag der Ziegen und anderer Tiere, 1991 | Oil on canvas, in two parts | $70,823 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2008 |
| 4 | auf Rot, 1955 | Oil on fibreboard | $58,770 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2018 |
| 5 | Die große Migof-Blume, circa 1983 | Oil over gypsum, gauze, paper, wire and wood on canvas, laid on stretcher | $51,712 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2010 |
| 6 | tabuskri 4/60, 1960 | Öl und Mischtechnik auf Leinwand | $48,815 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Dec 2020 |
| 7 | Auf der Waage des Abenteuers, 1983 | Öl auf Leinwand | $42,382 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Jun 2024 |
| 8 | Jazz, 1953 | Öl auf Hartfaserplatte | $42,382 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Jun 2024 |
| 9 | Turbulenzen aus Tiermenschen, 1975 | Oil on canvas | $40,935 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2012 |
| 10 | Geografie in den Wolken | Ink and Oil on canvas | $33,460 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2011 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 5 | $13,600 |
| Paintings | 93 | $12,467 |
| Works on paper | 33 | $3,570 |
| Other | 31 | $3,027 |
| Prints | 6 | $475 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 76 | $13,735 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 74 | $6,408 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $681 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 311 results from 22 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Bernard Schultze is a German artist with 447 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $3,784. 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 Bernard Schultze sold in 2026 for $10,590, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Bernard Schultze work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Bernard Schultze work worth?

Across 310 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bernard Schultze work is $3,784.

The median Bernard Schultze painting sells for $9,938 across 130 lots.

The median Bernard Schultze work on paper sells for $1,784 across 100 lots.

The median Bernard Schultze print sells for $343 across 19 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Bernard Schultze work on papers typically sell for $1,202–$2,663 (the middle half of 69 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Bernard Schultze paintings typically sell for $6,055–$11,539 (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 | 19 | $343† | $653 | — | 2026-07-11 |
| Paintings | 142 | $9,938† | $90,819 | 91.5% | 2026-06-10 |
| Works on Paper | 103 | $1,784† | $18,191 | 97.1% | 2025-06-03 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 5 | $3,784 | $27,246 | — | 2023-06-05 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 16 | $41,658 | $90,819 | — | 2024-06-05 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Bernard Schultze's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (19 lots) median $343. Paintings (142 lots) median $9,938, record $90,819. A typical Bernard Schultze painting sells for around 29× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 16 lots) the median is $41,658.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $236–$475† | $343† | $653 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $2,367–$3,935 | $3,633 | $10,596 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 63 | $6,055–$11,539† | $8,325† | $48,815 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 54 | $10,415–$21,124† | $14,558† | $90,819 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $681–$1,394† | $860† | $4,794 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 69 | $1,202–$2,663† | $1,792† | $8,526 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 12 | $7,383–$11,707 | $9,971 | $18,191 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2024 | $90,819 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $70,823 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $27,246 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $18,191 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $16,675 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2010 | $5,100 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $653 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $605 |

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 Bernard Schultze worth?

Across 310 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bernard Schultze work is $3,784. The median Bernard Schultze painting sells for $9,938 across 130 lots. The median Bernard Schultze work on paper sells for $1,784 across 100 lots. The median Bernard Schultze print sells for $343 across 19 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Bernard Schultze work on papers typically sell for $1,202–$2,663 (the middle half of 69 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Bernard Schultze paintings typically sell for $6,055–$11,539 (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 Bernard Schultze painting?

Based on 130 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bernard Schultze painting is $9,938. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Bernard Schultze's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Bernard Schultze painting is $90,819.

### What is the average price of a Bernard Schultze work on paper?

Based on 100 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bernard Schultze work on paper is $1,784. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Bernard Schultze's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Bernard Schultze work on paper is $18,191.

### What is the average price of a Bernard Schultze print?

Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bernard Schultze print is $343. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Bernard Schultze's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Bernard Schultze print is $653.

### What is the average price of a medium Bernard Schultze work on paper?

Based on 69 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Bernard Schultze work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,792, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a medium Bernard Schultze painting?

Based on 63 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Bernard Schultze painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $8,325, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Bernard Schultze's auction record?

Bernard Schultze's auction record is $90,819, set in 2024.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.