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# Egon Schiele (1890–1918)

## What is Egon Schiele’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 769 auction results for Egon Schiele at 61 houses since 1990. Over the last 24 months the median price was $142,456 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,420–$504,322, n=50). The auction record is $39,786,776 for HÄUSER MIT BUNTER WÄSCHE (VORSTADT II), HOUSES WITH LAUNDRY (SUBURB II) (2011, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HÄUSER MIT BUNTER WÄSCHE (VORSTADT II), HOUSES WITH LAUNDRY (SUBURB II), 1914 | Oil on canvas99 by 119cm.39 by 46 7/8 in.Painted in 1914 | $39,786,776 | Sotheby's | Jun 2011 |
| 2 | Danaë, 1909 | Oil and metallic paint on canvas | $23,600,611 | Sotheby's | Jun 2026 |
| 3 | Einzelne Häuser (Häuser mit Bergen) (recto); Monk I (fragment; verso), 1915 | Oil paint | $22,416,000 | Christie's | Nov 2006 |
| 4 | LIEBESPAAR (SELBSTDARSTELLUNG MIT WALLY), (LOVERS - SELF-PORTRAIT WITH WALLY) | Gouache and pencil on paper | $12,407,079 | Sotheby's | Feb 2013 |
| 5 | Selbstbildnis mit kariertem Hemd (Self-Portrait with Checkered Shirt) | Gouache, watercolor and black crayon on paper | $11,353,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2007 |
| 6 | Selbstbildnis mit Modell (Fragment), 1913 | Oil paint | $11,323,750 | Christie's | May 2013 |
| 7 | Ich liebe Gegensätze, 1890 | Pencil | $10,990,000 | Christie's | Nov 2023 |
| 8 | Selbstbildnis mit gespreizten Fingern, 1909 | Oil paint | $10,436,098 | Christie's | Feb 2016 |
| 9 | Selbstbildnis mit gespreizten Fingern, 1909 | Oil paint | $8,862,489 | Christie's | Feb 2007 |
| 10 | SELBSTDARSTELLUNG IN GRÜNEM HEMD MIT GESCHLOSSENEN AUGEN, (SELF-PORTRAIT IN GREEN SHIRT WITH EYES CLOSED) | Gouache and pencil on paper | $7,999,172 | Sotheby's | Feb 2013 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 232 | $325,352 |
| Paintings | 26 | $299,151 |
| Other | 146 | $249,273 |
| Prints | 99 | $9,375 |
| Sculpture | 47 | $3,250 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $11,323,750 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 408 | $176,333 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 74 | $26,971 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 769 results from 61 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Egon Schiele is an Austrian artist with 958 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $60,950. 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 Egon Schiele sold in 2026 for $101,072, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**14 Egon Schiele works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Egon Schiele work worth?

Across 747 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Egon Schiele work is $60,950.

The median Egon Schiele work on paper sells for $356,068 across 302 lots.

The median Egon Schiele print sells for $2,526 across 125 lots.

The median Egon Schiele sculpture sells for $3,020 across 48 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Egon Schiele work on papers typically sell for $149,320–$815,955 (the middle half of 267 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Egon Schiele prints typically sell for $1,166–$13,827 (the middle half of 78 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 | 147 | $2,526†‡ | $322,726‡ | 85% | 2026-10-06 |
| Paintings | 32 | $251,192† | $39.8M | 87.5% | 2026-06-24 |
| Works on Paper | 339 | $356,068†‡ | $12.4M | 89.1% | 2026-10-16 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 58 | $3,020†‡ | $21,076 | 82.8% | 2026-09-17 |
| Photography | 3 | $6,523† | $6,523† | 33.3% | 2009-05-01 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 335 | $411,918†‡ | $39.8M | — | 2026-06-25 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Egon Schiele's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (147 lots) median $2,526 with 85% sell-through. Paintings (32 lots) median $251,192, record $39,786,776. A typical Egon Schiele painting sells for around 99× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 335 lots) the median is $411,918.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 78 | $1,166–$13,827†‡ | $3,248†‡ | $322,726‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 38 | $531–$16,107†‡ | $2,324†‡ | $175,000 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $68,891–$459,721 | $118,706 | $1.9M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $21,192–$8.9M† | $170,614† | $39.8M |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 267 | $149,320–$815,955‡ | $343,633‡ | $12.4M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 26 | $242,808–$1.7M† | $778,000† | $5.8M |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 47 | $2,122–$4,250†‡ | $3,007†‡ | $21,076 |

† 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 | 2011 | $39.8M |
| Paintings | 2026 | $23.6M |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $12.4M |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $11M |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $322,726‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $175,000 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $21,076 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $18,750 |

‡ 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 Egon Schiele worth?

Across 747 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Egon Schiele work is $60,950. The median Egon Schiele work on paper sells for $356,068 across 302 lots. The median Egon Schiele print sells for $2,526 across 125 lots. The median Egon Schiele sculpture sells for $3,020 across 48 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Egon Schiele work on papers typically sell for $149,320–$815,955 (the middle half of 267 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Egon Schiele prints typically sell for $1,166–$13,827 (the middle half of 78 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 Egon Schiele work on paper?

Based on 302 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Egon Schiele work on paper is $356,068. 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 Egon Schiele's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Egon Schiele work on paper is $12,407,079.

### What is the average price of a Egon Schiele print?

Based on 125 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Egon Schiele print is $2,526. 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 Egon Schiele's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Egon Schiele print is $322,726. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a Egon Schiele sculpture?

Based on 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Egon Schiele sculpture is $3,020. 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 Egon Schiele's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Egon Schiele sculpture is $21,076.

### What is the average price of a small Egon Schiele work on paper?

Based on 267 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Egon Schiele work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $343,633, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a small Egon Schiele print?

Based on 78 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Egon Schiele print (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,248, 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 Egon Schiele's auction record?

Egon Schiele's auction record is $39,786,776, set in 2011.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Egon Schiele auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/egon-schiele (updated 2026-11-02).

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.