Erwin Kettemann (1897–1997)
Erwin Kettemann is a German artist with 406 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $2,109. 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 Erwin Kettemann sold in 2026 for $2,607, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Erwin Kettemann on OpeningBid →What is a Erwin Kettemann work worth?
Across 145 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Erwin Kettemann work is $2,109.
The median Erwin Kettemann painting sells for $931 across 16 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 | 31 | $931†‡ | $3,800 | 51.6% | 2026-09-16 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $4,754‡ | $7,338‡ | — | 2024-12-09 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $405–$1,953†‡ | $931†‡ | $3,800 |
† 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 | 1995 | $3,800 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $2,607 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Erwin Kettemann worth?
Across 145 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Erwin Kettemann work is $2,109. The median Erwin Kettemann painting sells for $931 across 16 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 Erwin Kettemann painting?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Erwin Kettemann painting is $931. 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 Erwin Kettemann's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Erwin Kettemann painting is $3,800.
What is the average price of a medium Erwin Kettemann painting?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Erwin Kettemann painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $931, 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 Erwin Kettemann's auction record?
Erwin Kettemann's auction record is $7,338, set in 2024. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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