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# BERTERMANN, CLAUS (b. 1965)

## What is BERTERMANN, CLAUS’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 12 auction results for BERTERMANN, CLAUS at 7 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $14,363 including buyer’s premium (middle half $12,465–$16,756, n=6). The auction record is $18,333 for Whispershade (2006, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Whispershade, 2023 | Huile sur toile | $18,333 | Christie's | Apr 2006 |
| 2 | Retro Zen, 2024 | Huile sur toile | $17,954 | Christie's | Dec 2024 |
| 3 | F5TP#CB, 2024 | Oil on canvas | $17,409 | Sotheby's | Jun 2025 |
| 4 | CLAUS BERTERMANN (né en 1965), 2019 | Oil on canvas | $14,798 | Tajan | Nov 2024 |
| 5 | CLAUS BERTERMANN (né en 1965), 2019 | Oil on canvas | $13,927 | Tajan | Nov 2024 |
| 6 | PFKS#CB – 2020, 2020 | Oil on canvas | $11,977 | Artcurial | Jun 2025 |
| 7 | G445#CB - 2019, 2019 | Oil paint | $9,242 | Artcurial | Dec 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 7 | $14,798 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $14,363 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 12 results from 7 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


BERTERMANN, CLAUS is a German artist with 19 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $12,421. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by BERTERMANN, CLAUS sold in 2025 for $17,409, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a BERTERMANN, CLAUS work worth?

Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a BERTERMANN, CLAUS work is $12,421.

The median BERTERMANN, CLAUS painting sells for $12,866 across 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 14 | $12,866‡ | $18,333 | 78.6% | 2025-12-10 |

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

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $6,753–$14,002‡ | $10,610‡ | $18,333 |

‡ 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 | 2006 | $18,333 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $17,954 |

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 BERTERMANN, CLAUS worth?

Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a BERTERMANN, CLAUS work is $12,421. The median BERTERMANN, CLAUS painting sells for $12,866 across 11 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a BERTERMANN, CLAUS painting?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a BERTERMANN, CLAUS painting is $12,866. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is BERTERMANN, CLAUS's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a BERTERMANN, CLAUS painting is $18,333.

### What is BERTERMANN, CLAUS's auction record?

BERTERMANN, CLAUS's auction record is $18,333, set in 2006.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “BERTERMANN, CLAUS auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/claus-bertermann (updated 2026-11-01).

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.