Bernhard Kretzschmar (1889–1972)
Bernhard Kretzschmar is an artist with 52 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $1,189. 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 Bernhard Kretzschmar sold in 2023 for $2,190, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bernhard Kretzschmar work is $1,189.
The median Bernhard Kretzschmar print sells for $1,189 across 21 lots.
The median Bernhard Kretzschmar work on paper sells for $1,474 across 8 lots.
The median Bernhard Kretzschmar painting sells for $5,170 across 2 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 | 37 | $1,189‡ | $8,750 | 56.8% | 2023-11-27 |
| Paintings | 3 | $5,170‡ | $7,924 | 66.7% | 2019-11-30 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $1,474‡ | $8,455 | — | 2019-06-08 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Bernhard Kretzschmar's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (37 lots) median $1,189 with 56.8% sell-through. Paintings (3 lots) median $5,170, record $7,924. A typical Bernhard Kretzschmar painting sells for around 4.3× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $447–$1,918‡ | $1,308‡ | $8,750 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $382–$1,189‡ | $1,050‡ | $1,784‡ |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $1,509–$4,004‡ | $1,887‡ | $8,455 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $8,750 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $8,455 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $7,924 |
| Works on Paper | 2004 | $4,004 |
| Prints & Editions | 2004 | $2,486 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $2,416‡ |
‡ 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 Bernhard Kretzschmar worth?
Across 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bernhard Kretzschmar work is $1,189. The median Bernhard Kretzschmar print sells for $1,189 across 21 lots. The median Bernhard Kretzschmar work on paper sells for $1,474 across 8 lots. The median Bernhard Kretzschmar painting sells for $5,170 across 2 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 Bernhard Kretzschmar print?
Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bernhard Kretzschmar print is $1,189. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Bernhard Kretzschmar's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Bernhard Kretzschmar print is $8,750.
What is the average price of a small Bernhard Kretzschmar print?
Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Bernhard Kretzschmar print (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,308, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Bernhard Kretzschmar's auction record?
Bernhard Kretzschmar's auction record is $8,750, set in 2019.
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