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# Bernhard Schultze (1915–2005)

Bernhard Schultze is a German artist with 350 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $2,931. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Bernhard Schultze is recorded as sold in 2025 for $14,064; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Bernhard Schultze work worth?

Across 192 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bernhard Schultze work is $2,931.

The median Bernhard Schultze work on paper sells for $1,436 across 72 lots.

The median Bernhard Schultze painting sells for $8,738 across 71 lots.

The median Bernhard Schultze print sells for $305 across 24 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Bernhard Schultze work on papers typically sell for $1,139–$2,776 (the middle half of 41 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Bernhard Schultze paintings typically sell for $5,722–$11,136 (the middle half of 32 sold lots).

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 48 | $305‡ | $859‡ | 50% | 2024-02-08 |
| Paintings | 128 | $8,738‡ | $96,271‡ | 55.5% | 2025-06-05 |
| Works on Paper | 131 | $1,436‡ | $8,204‡ | 55% | 2026-06-05 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | $13,666‡ | $13,666‡ | 33.3% | 2011-05-31 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 10 | $27,682‡ | $96,271‡ | — | 2024-06-06 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Bernhard Schultze's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (48 lots) median $305 with 50% sell-through. Paintings (128 lots) median $8,738, record $96,271. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Bernhard Schultze painting sells for around 29× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 10 lots) the median is $27,682.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $147–$359‡ | $247‡ | $859‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $175–$423‡ | $370‡ | $744‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $1,577–$3,238‡ | $2,731‡ | $5,319‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 32 | $5,722–$11,136‡ | $7,263‡ | $96,271‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 29 | $10,323–$15,953‡ | $11,426‡ | $64,230‡ |

‡ 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) | 26 | $346–$1,259‡ | $530‡ | $1,700‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 41 | $1,139–$2,776‡ | $2,010‡ | $6,500 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $3,696–$6,876‡ | $3,853‡ | $8,204‡ |

‡ 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 | 2021 | $96,271‡ |
| Paintings | 2024 | $64,230‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2011 | $13,666‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $8,204‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $6,876‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $859‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $744‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Bernhard Schultze worth?

Across 192 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bernhard Schultze work is $2,931. The median Bernhard Schultze work on paper sells for $1,436 across 72 lots. The median Bernhard Schultze painting sells for $8,738 across 71 lots. The median Bernhard Schultze print sells for $305 across 24 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Bernhard Schultze work on papers typically sell for $1,139–$2,776 (the middle half of 41 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Bernhard Schultze paintings typically sell for $5,722–$11,136 (the middle half of 32 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Based on 72 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bernhard Schultze work on paper is $1,436. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Bernhard Schultze work on paper is $8,204. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a Bernhard Schultze painting?

Based on 71 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bernhard Schultze painting is $8,738. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Bernhard Schultze painting is $96,271. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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

Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bernhard Schultze print is $305. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Bernhard Schultze print is $859. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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

Based on 41 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Bernhard Schultze work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,010, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Based on 32 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Bernhard Schultze painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $7,263, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Bernhard Schultze's auction record is $96,271, set in 2021. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Bernhard Schultze auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/bernhard-schultze (updated 2026-11-02).

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.