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# Detlev Nitschke (b. 1934)

Detlev Nitschke is a German artist with 73 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $3,674. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Detlev Nitschke sold in 2026 for $7,822, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**5 Detlev Nitschke works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Detlev Nitschke work worth?

Across 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Detlev Nitschke work is $3,674.

The median Detlev Nitschke painting sells for $7,294 across 2 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 | 2 | $7,294 | $7,822 | — | 2026-09-16 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $10,203‡ | $11,714 | — | 2021-05-06 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $7,822 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $6,767 |

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 Detlev Nitschke worth?

Across 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Detlev Nitschke work is $3,674. The median Detlev Nitschke painting sells for $7,294 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Detlev Nitschke's auction record?

Detlev Nitschke's auction record is $11,714, set in 2021.

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

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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.