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# Dieter Krieg (1937–2005)

## What is Dieter Krieg’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 67 auction results for Dieter Krieg at 8 houses since 2000. Over the last 24 months the median price was $6,016 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,095–$8,560, n=6). The auction record is $35,226 for danke mit Schachtel (2017, Ketterer Kunst). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | danke mit Schachtel, 1991 | Acrylic and oil on canvas | $35,226 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2017 |
| 2 | Ohne Titel (Holland), 1989 | Oil on canvas | $33,819 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2019 |
| 3 | Ohne Titel (Kotelett im Schlaufe) | Oil on canvas | $32,299 | Ketterer Kunst | Oct 2010 |
| 4 | Untitled (rote Kerze) | Painting | $25,732 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Dec 2020 |
| 5 | ohne Titel (6/29), 1971 | Acryl auf Leinwand | $21,197 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2007 |
| 6 | Untitled (weiße Kerze), 1992 | Glass | $21,191 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Dec 2020 |
| 7 | Kissen AM.P, 1987 | Oil on canvas | $20,491 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2013 |
| 8 | Sauciere, 1990 | Acrylic paint | $19,962 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Nov 2024 |
| 9 | ohne Titel (4/12), 1968 | Acryl auf Leinwand | $17,664 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2007 |
| 10 | Untitled (acrylic on muslin), 1983 | Acrylic paint | $16,937 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Dec 2021 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 32 | $11,955 |
| Other | 7 | $3,391 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 29 | $12,750 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 9 | $6,260 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $3,391 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 67 results from 8 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Dieter Krieg is a German artist with 93 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $4,438. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Dieter Krieg sold in 2026 for $4,438, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Dieter Krieg work worth?

Across 67 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dieter Krieg work is $4,438.

The median Dieter Krieg painting sells for $12,012 across 31 lots.

The median Dieter Krieg work on paper sells for $1,637 across 18 lots.

The median Dieter Krieg print sells for $187 across 4 lots.

Large (over 120 cm) Dieter Krieg paintings typically sell for $8,325–$20,841 (the middle half of 23 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 | 9 | $187‡ | $4,239 | 44.4% | 2023-06-09 |
| Paintings | 42 | $12,012‡ | $35,226 | 73.8% | 2026-06-06 |
| Works on Paper | 21 | $1,637‡ | $7,310 | 85.7% | 2019-12-07 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $33,059 | $35,226 | — | 2020-12-09 |

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

Dieter Krieg's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (9 lots) median $187 with 44.4% sell-through. Paintings (42 lots) median $12,012, record $35,226. A typical Dieter Krieg painting sells for around 64× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $33,059.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $6,608–$8,672‡ | $7,866‡ | $13,970 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 23 | $8,325–$20,841 | $15,898 | $35,226 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $1,331–$3,794‡ | $1,775‡ | $7,310 |

‡ 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 | 2017 | $35,226 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $33,819 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $7,310 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $4,572‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $4,239 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $326‡ |

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

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 Dieter Krieg worth?

Across 67 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dieter Krieg work is $4,438. The median Dieter Krieg painting sells for $12,012 across 31 lots. The median Dieter Krieg work on paper sells for $1,637 across 18 lots. The median Dieter Krieg print sells for $187 across 4 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Dieter Krieg paintings typically sell for $8,325–$20,841 (the middle half of 23 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Dieter Krieg painting?

Based on 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Dieter Krieg painting is $12,012. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Dieter Krieg's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Dieter Krieg painting is $35,226.

### What is the average price of a Dieter Krieg work on paper?

Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Dieter Krieg work on paper is $1,637. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Dieter Krieg's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Dieter Krieg work on paper is $7,310.

### What is the average price of a large Dieter Krieg painting?

Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Dieter Krieg painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $15,898, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a medium Dieter Krieg work on paper?

Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Dieter Krieg work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,775, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Dieter Krieg's auction record?

Dieter Krieg's auction record is $35,226, set in 2017.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 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.