Eduard von Grützner (1846–1925)
What is Eduard von Grützner’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 105 auction results for Eduard von Grützner at 20 houses since 1994. Over the last 24 months the median price was $8,709 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,042–$15,963, n=10). The auction record is $104,000 for Alter schutz vor Torheit nicht (1994, Karl & Faber). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alter schutz vor Torheit nicht, 1897 | Ol/Leinwand | $104,000 | Karl & Faber | Dec 1994 |
| 2 | Sillleben mit Pfingstrosen | Oil on canvas | $86,218 | Ketterer Kunst | Oct 2010 |
| 3 | Alter schtzt vor Torheit nicht, 1897 | Oil paint | $83,773 | Christie's | Apr 2000 |
| 4 | In der Klosterschäfflerei, 1883 | Oil on canvas | $47,748 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2021 |
| 5 | Ein guter Braten, 1889 | Oil on panel | $38,345 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2022 |
| 6 | Klarer Wein, Öl auf Leinwand, 1891 | Oil on canvas | $33,035 | Dorotheum | Nov 2020 |
| 7 | The Good Hand | Painting | $30,699 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Nov 2015 |
| 8 | Vorstadtkneipe, 1898 | Oil on canvas | $27,645 | Ketterer Kunst | Nov 2019 |
| 9 | Klar wie Gold | Painting | $27,364 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Nov 2019 |
| 10 | Das Gläschen zur Stärkung, 1880 | Oil on panel | $25,496 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2009 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 56 | $16,429 |
| Other | 7 | $3,008 |
| Works on paper | 5 | $1,400 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 20 | $19,314 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 43 | $10,544 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 105 results from 20 houses · How we compute these figures
Eduard von Grützner is a German artist with 177 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $12,682. 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 Eduard von Grützner sold in 2026 for $18,992, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 103 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Eduard von Grützner work is $12,682.
The median Eduard von Grützner painting sells for $13,607 across 85 lots.
The median Eduard von Grützner work on paper sells for $1,798 across 6 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Eduard von Grützner paintings typically sell for $4,973–$17,106 (the middle half of 51 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Eduard von Grützner paintings typically sell for $12,221–$38,197 (the middle half of 32 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 116 | $13,607†‡ | $104,000 | 73.3% | 2026-10-27 |
| Works on Paper | 9 | $1,798 | $3,882 | 66.7% | 2017-11-24 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $84,996‡ | $104,000 | — | 2018-03-23 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 51 | $4,973–$17,106†‡ | $10,709†‡ | $86,218 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 32 | $12,221–$38,197†‡ | $21,143†‡ | $104,000 |
† 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 | 1994 | $104,000 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $88,911‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $3,882 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $2,969 |
‡ 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 Eduard von Grützner worth?
Across 103 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Eduard von Grützner work is $12,682. The median Eduard von Grützner painting sells for $13,607 across 85 lots. The median Eduard von Grützner work on paper sells for $1,798 across 6 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Eduard von Grützner paintings typically sell for $4,973–$17,106 (the middle half of 51 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Eduard von Grützner paintings typically sell for $12,221–$38,197 (the middle half of 32 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 Eduard von Grützner painting?
Based on 85 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Eduard von Grützner painting is $13,607. 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 Eduard von Grützner's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Eduard von Grützner painting is $104,000.
What is the average price of a small Eduard von Grützner painting?
Based on 51 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Eduard von Grützner painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $10,709, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 medium Eduard von Grützner painting?
Based on 32 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Eduard von Grützner painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $21,143, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Eduard von Grützner's auction record?
Eduard von Grützner's auction record is $104,000, set in 1994.
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