Bernd Schwarzer (b. 1954)
Bernd Schwarzer is a German artist with 175 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $4,762. 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 Bernd Schwarzer is recorded as sold in 2022 for $12,464; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 110 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bernd Schwarzer work is $4,762.
The median Bernd Schwarzer painting sells for $4,997 across 78 lots.
The median Bernd Schwarzer work on paper sells for $3,784 across 16 lots.
The median Bernd Schwarzer print sells for $3,146 across 1 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Bernd Schwarzer paintings typically sell for $2,712–$4,336 (the middle half of 35 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Bernd Schwarzer paintings typically sell for $3,326–$10,282 (the middle half of 22 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 | 4 | $3,146‡ | $3,146‡ | 25% | 2019-12-04 |
| Paintings | 111 | $4,997†‡ | $62,455 | 70.3% | 2022-06-01 |
| Works on Paper | 22 | $3,784†‡ | $10,725‡ | 72.7% | 2021-12-01 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $7,038 | $9,082 | — | — |
| Photography | 4 | $5,844‡ | $7,792‡ | 50% | 2012-11-29 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $26,651‡ | $62,455 | — | 2016-11-30 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Bernd Schwarzer's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $3,146 with 25% sell-through. Paintings (111 lots) median $4,997, record $62,455. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 6 lots) the median is $26,651.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 35 | $2,712–$4,336†‡ | $3,331†‡ | $15,312‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 22 | $3,326–$10,282‡ | $5,752‡ | $62,455 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 21 | $6,661–$20,709‡ | $12,109‡ | $29,450‡ |
† 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) | 8 | $1,368–$6,078†‡ | $3,784†‡ | $10,725‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $804–$3,884‡ | $1,124‡ | $8,167‡ |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2007 | $62,455 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $29,450‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $10,725‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $10,022‡ |
| Photography | 2012 | $7,792‡ |
| Photography | 2012 | $3,896‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $3,146‡ |
‡ 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 Bernd Schwarzer worth?
Across 110 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bernd Schwarzer work is $4,762. The median Bernd Schwarzer painting sells for $4,997 across 78 lots. The median Bernd Schwarzer work on paper sells for $3,784 across 16 lots. The median Bernd Schwarzer print sells for $3,146 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Bernd Schwarzer paintings typically sell for $2,712–$4,336 (the middle half of 35 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Bernd Schwarzer paintings typically sell for $3,326–$10,282 (the middle half of 22 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 Bernd Schwarzer painting?
Based on 78 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bernd Schwarzer painting is $4,997. 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 Bernd Schwarzer's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Bernd Schwarzer painting is $62,455.
What is the average price of a Bernd Schwarzer work on paper?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bernd Schwarzer work on paper is $3,784. 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 Bernd Schwarzer's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Bernd Schwarzer work on paper is $10,725. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small Bernd Schwarzer painting?
Based on 35 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Bernd Schwarzer painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,331, 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 Bernd Schwarzer painting?
Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Bernd Schwarzer painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $5,752, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Bernd Schwarzer's auction record?
Bernd Schwarzer's auction record is $62,455, set in 2007.
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