Dieter Appelt (b. 1935)
What is Dieter Appelt’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 49 auction results for Dieter Appelt at 17 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,020 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,817–$4,077, n=11). The auction record is $14,287 for Tableau Oppedette (2025, Kunsthaus Lempertz). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tableau Oppedette, 1980 | Cartes-de-visite | $14,287 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | May 2025 |
| 2 | Die Befreiung der Finger, from Errinnerungsspur, 1935 | Gelatin silver prints | $9,375 | Christie's | Feb 2008 |
| 3 | Die Befreiung der Finger, 1977 | Cartes-de-visite | $8,990 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Jun 2016 |
| 4 | Wisent Cinema, 2002 | Cartes-de-visite | $8,990 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Jun 2016 |
| 5 | Der Fleck auf dem Spiegel, den der Atehauch schafft, 1935 | Cartes-de-visite | $8,750 | Christie's | Oct 2015 |
| 6 | Untitled, 1978-1979 | Tirage chromogénique | $6,894 | Artcurial | Oct 2009 |
| 7 | Double Take, photo work in six parts, gelatin silver prints, 1984 | Gelatin silver prints | $6,351 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Dec 2021 |
| 8 | Der Fleck auf dem Spiegel den der Atemhauch Schafft (The Mark on the Mirror Made by Breathing) | Cartes-de-visite | $6,000 | Phillips | Apr 2017 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Das Zahlensystem der Massai, 1977 | Tirages argentiques | $7,221 | Tajan | Nov 2013 |
| 2 | Mains | Silver gelatin print | $6,353 | Sotheby's | May 2021 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 7 | $8,750 |
| Photographs | 31 | $2,315 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 29 | $3,000 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 7 | $1,268 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 49 results from 17 houses · How we compute these figures
Dieter Appelt is a German artist with 94 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $2,315. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Dieter Appelt sold in 2026 for $3,926, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Dieter Appelt on OpeningBid →What is a Dieter Appelt work worth?
Across 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dieter Appelt work is $2,315.
The median Dieter Appelt photograph sells for $2,365 across 46 lots.
The median Dieter Appelt print sells for $82 across 1 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Dieter Appelt photographs typically sell for $1,183–$4,235 (the middle half of 37 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 | 1 | $82 | $82 | — | 2023-09-28 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Photography | 78 | $2,365‡ | $14,287 | 59% | 2026-06-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $9,183 | $14,287 | — | 2025-05-31 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 37 | $1,183–$4,235‡ | $2,110‡ | $9,375 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $1,144–$8,930 | $5,009 | $14,287 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2025 | $14,287 |
| Photography | 2008 | $9,375 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $82 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Dieter Appelt worth?
Across 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dieter Appelt work is $2,315. The median Dieter Appelt photograph sells for $2,365 across 46 lots. The median Dieter Appelt print sells for $82 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Dieter Appelt photographs typically sell for $1,183–$4,235 (the middle half of 37 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Dieter Appelt photograph?
Based on 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Dieter Appelt photograph is $2,365. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Dieter Appelt's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Dieter Appelt photograph is $14,287.
What is the average price of a small Dieter Appelt photograph?
Based on 37 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Dieter Appelt photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,110, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Dieter Appelt's auction record?
Dieter Appelt's auction record is $14,287, set in 2025.
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