Cornelia Schleime (b. 1953)
Cornelia Schleime is a German artist with 188 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $1,914. 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 Cornelia Schleime sold in 2026 for $15,129, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Cornelia Schleime on OpeningBid →What is a Cornelia Schleime work worth?
Across 133 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Cornelia Schleime work is $1,914.
The median Cornelia Schleime painting sells for $13,426 across 50 lots.
The median Cornelia Schleime work on paper sells for $1,860 across 38 lots.
The median Cornelia Schleime print sells for $454 across 23 lots.
Large (over 120 cm) Cornelia Schleime paintings typically sell for $10,895–$23,809 (the middle half of 35 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Cornelia Schleime work on papers typically sell for $1,638–$3,088 (the middle half of 27 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 | 27 | $454†‡ | $2,608 | 85.2% | 2025-11-28 |
| Paintings | 57 | $13,426†‡ | $50,613 | 87.7% | 2026-06-10 |
| Works on Paper | 54 | $1,860†‡ | $17,467 | 70.4% | 2025-12-05 |
| Photography | 6 | $428 | $513 | 33.3% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $35,534‡ | $50,613 | — | 2024-06-06 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Cornelia Schleime's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (27 lots) median $454 with 85.2% sell-through. Paintings (57 lots) median $13,426, record $50,613. A typical Cornelia Schleime painting sells for around 30× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 7 lots) the median is $35,534.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $302–$454‡ | $424‡ | $1,074 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $444–$1,228†‡ | $866†‡ | $2,608 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $2,913–$5,713†‡ | $3,844†‡ | $18,164 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 35 | $10,895–$23,809‡ | $18,583‡ | $50,613 |
† 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) | 10 | $689–$1,152†‡ | $823†‡ | $2,148 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 27 | $1,638–$3,088‡ | $2,270‡ | $17,467 |
† 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 | 2022 | $50,613 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $49,950 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $17,467 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $3,739‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $1,735‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $951‡ |
‡ 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 Cornelia Schleime worth?
Across 133 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Cornelia Schleime work is $1,914. The median Cornelia Schleime painting sells for $13,426 across 50 lots. The median Cornelia Schleime work on paper sells for $1,860 across 38 lots. The median Cornelia Schleime print sells for $454 across 23 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Cornelia Schleime paintings typically sell for $10,895–$23,809 (the middle half of 35 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Cornelia Schleime work on papers typically sell for $1,638–$3,088 (the middle half of 27 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 Cornelia Schleime painting?
Based on 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Cornelia Schleime painting is $13,426. 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 Cornelia Schleime's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Cornelia Schleime painting is $50,613.
What is the average price of a Cornelia Schleime work on paper?
Based on 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Cornelia Schleime work on paper is $1,860. 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 Cornelia Schleime's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Cornelia Schleime work on paper is $17,467.
What is the average price of a Cornelia Schleime print?
Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Cornelia Schleime print is $454. 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 Cornelia Schleime's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Cornelia Schleime print is $2,608.
What is the average price of a large Cornelia Schleime painting?
Based on 35 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Cornelia Schleime painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $18,583, 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 Cornelia Schleime work on paper?
Based on 27 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Cornelia Schleime work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,270, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Cornelia Schleime's auction record?
Cornelia Schleime's auction record is $50,613, set in 2022.
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