Dirk Skreber (b. 1961)
Dirk Skreber is a German artist with 89 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $13,711. 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 Dirk Skreber sold in 2022 for $13,860, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 62 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dirk Skreber work is $13,711.
The median Dirk Skreber painting sells for $14,557 across 40 lots.
The median Dirk Skreber print sells for $3,780 across 4 lots.
The median Dirk Skreber sculpture sells for $10,719 across 2 lots.
Large (over 120 cm) Dirk Skreber paintings typically sell for $12,132–$40,147 (the middle half of 35 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 | 7 | $3,780‡ | $10,136 | 57.1% | 2022-06-14 |
| Paintings | 51 | $14,557†‡ | $270,456 | 78.4% | 2026-09-30 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | $10,719 | $19,660 | 66.7% | 2023-12-19 |
| Photography | 2 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $235,060 | $497,600 | — | 2007-10-14 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Dirk Skreber's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (7 lots) median $3,780 with 57.1% sell-through. Paintings (51 lots) median $14,557, record $270,456. A typical Dirk Skreber painting sells for around 3.9× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 9 lots) the median is $235,060.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 35 | $12,132–$40,147‡ | $18,575‡ | $270,456 |
‡ 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 | 2007 | $270,456 |
| Paintings | 2005 | $212,055 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2015 | $19,660 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $10,136 |
| Prints & Editions | 2005 | $4,200 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $1,778 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Dirk Skreber worth?
Across 62 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dirk Skreber work is $13,711. The median Dirk Skreber painting sells for $14,557 across 40 lots. The median Dirk Skreber print sells for $3,780 across 4 lots. The median Dirk Skreber sculpture sells for $10,719 across 2 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Dirk Skreber paintings typically sell for $12,132–$40,147 (the middle half of 35 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 Dirk Skreber painting?
Based on 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Dirk Skreber painting is $14,557. 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 Dirk Skreber's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Dirk Skreber painting is $270,456.
What is the average price of a large Dirk Skreber painting?
Based on 35 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Dirk Skreber painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $18,575, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Dirk Skreber's auction record?
Dirk Skreber's auction record is $497,600, set in 2006.
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