Beuys, Joseph (1921–1986)
What is Beuys, Joseph’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 29 auction results for Beuys, Joseph at 6 houses since 2012. Over the last 24 months the median price was $850 including buyer’s premium (middle half $601–$1,015, n=9). The auction record is $5,072 for Sonnenscheibe (2026, Van Ham Kunstauktionen). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sonnenscheibe, 1973 | Schallplattenmater (Kupfer, vernickelt), mit Ausstanzungen, zwei Filzplatten, gestempelt mit brauner Farbe (Braunkreuz). In Karton | $5,072 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Oct 2026 |
| 2 | Ohne Titel (Bleistift auf Velin), 1974 | Bleistift auf Velin | $3,001 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Sep 2026 |
| 3 | Katalog Museum Mönchengladbach, 1967 | Katalog in Kassette mit Filzstück, gestempelt mit Ölfarbe (Braunkreuz) | $1,015 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Oct 2026 |
| 4 | Fettzeitung, 1973 | Zeitschrift 'Essen und Trinken' in Pergaminumschlag, bedruckt und gestempelt, Mittelseiten innen mit Fett | $688 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Sep 2026 |
| 5 | Intuition, 1968 | Holzkiste mit Grafitzeichnung | $601 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Sep 2026 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Konvolut von 9 Postkarten | A) Farbserigrafie auf Filz; b) Serigrafie auf Fichtenholz; c) Farbserigrafie auf leichtem Karton; d) Farbserigrafie über Farboffset auf leichtem Karton; e) Farboffset auf leichtem Karton; f) Farboffset auf leichtem Karton; g) Farboffset auf leichtem Karton; h) Farboffset auf leichtem Karton; i) Farboffset auf leichtem Karton | $946 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Sep 2026 |
| 2 | Skulptur aus Gold (Aus: Suite Schwurhand), 1980 | Farbaquatinta und Farblithografie auf Velin, aufgewalzt auf grauem Bütten | $850 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Sep 2026 |
| 3 | Auguren (Postkarte), 1982 | Farboffset auf leichtem Karton | $310 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Sep 2026 |
| 4 | Diebstahl, 1974 | Informationsblatt, beidseitig als Offset auf Papier | $207 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Sep 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 5 | $1,015 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $850 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 29 results from 6 houses · How we compute these figures
Beuys, Joseph is a German artist with 29 auction lots recorded since 2013, median price $276. 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 Beuys, Joseph sold in 2026 for $1,015, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Beuys, Joseph on OpeningBid →What is a Beuys, Joseph work worth?
Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Beuys, Joseph work is $276.
The median Beuys, Joseph print sells for $210 across 7 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 | 9 | $210† | $241† | 77.8% | 2013-05-01 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $202–$210† | $210† | $241† |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $241† |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $210† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Beuys, Joseph worth?
Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Beuys, Joseph work is $276. The median Beuys, Joseph print sells for $210 across 7 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 Beuys, Joseph's auction record?
Beuys, Joseph's auction record is $5,072, set in 2026.
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