Ewald Mataré (1887–1965)
What is Ewald Mataré’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 275 auction results for Ewald Mataré at 18 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $110,045 including buyer’s premium (middle half $13,702–$146,389, n=17). The auction record is $411,576 for Brunnenfigur Stehende Kuh (2025, Kunsthaus Lempertz). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brunnenfigur Stehende Kuh, 1938 | Terracotta | $411,576 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Dec 2025 |
| 2 | Große kniende Kuh, 1925 | Bronze, dunkelbraun patiniert | $332,828 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Jun 2026 |
| 3 | Stehende Kuh ‚Windkuh‘, 1923 | Bronze with brown patina. 18,5 × | $285,296 | Grisebach | Jun 2026 |
| 4 | Eule | Bronze | $244,927 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2011 |
| 5 | Liegende Kuh mit erhobenem Kopf, 1925 | Amaranth-Holz | $202,573 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Dec 2025 |
| 6 | Grasende Kuh II, 1930 | Bronze | $146,389 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Nov 2024 |
| 7 | Grosse liegende Kuh, 1930 | Bronze with brown patina | $144,475 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2009 |
| 8 | Grasende Kuh II, 1930 | Bronze, braun patiniert | $143,796 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Jun 2025 |
| 9 | Grasende Kuh II, 1930 | Bronze, hellbraun patiniert | $143,721 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Jun 2026 |
| 10 | Grasende Kuh II, 1930 | Bronze | $125,000 | Christie's | May 2018 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 86 | $26,510 |
| Other | 15 | $5,381 |
| Works on paper | 9 | $3,873 |
| Prints | 49 | $3,502 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 131 | $12,574 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 21 | $5,000 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 275 results from 18 houses · How we compute these figures
Ewald Mataré is a German artist with 407 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $5,378. 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 Ewald Mataré sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $24,705 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 275 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ewald Mataré work is $5,378.
The median Ewald Mataré sculpture sells for $23,706 across 119 lots.
The median Ewald Mataré print sells for $3,289 across 106 lots.
The median Ewald Mataré work on paper sells for $3,542 across 13 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Ewald Mataré sculptures typically sell for $11,475–$56,710 (the middle half of 102 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Ewald Mataré prints typically sell for $1,362–$4,186 (the middle half of 84 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 | 154 | $3,289‡ | $14,197‡ | 68.8% | 2025-07-23 |
| Paintings | 7 | $6,844 | $22,106 | 85.7% | 2022-06-02 |
| Works on Paper | 16 | $3,542‡ | $13,313 | 81.3% | 2021-06-12 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 168 | $23,706†‡ | $332,828 | 70.8% | 2026-10-16 |
| Photography | 1 | $261‡ | $261‡ | — | 2021-06-16 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 18 | $143,759‡ | $411,576 | — | 2026-06-10 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Ewald Mataré's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (154 lots) median $3,289 with 68.8% sell-through. Paintings (7 lots) median $6,844, record $22,106. A typical Ewald Mataré painting sells for around 2.1× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 18 lots) the median is $143,759.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 84 | $1,362–$4,186‡ | $2,778‡ | $14,197‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 20 | $2,560–$6,727‡ | $4,309‡ | $14,197‡ |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $1,975–$8,781‡ | $3,542‡ | $13,313 |
‡ 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) | 102 | $11,475–$56,710‡ | $23,852‡ | $332,828 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $14,510–$70,456†‡ | $24,705†‡ | $144,475 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $332,828 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $285,296 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $22,106 |
| Paintings | 2009 | $18,004 |
| Prints & Editions | 2001 | $14,197‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2001 | $14,197‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $13,313 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $12,574 |
‡ 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 Ewald Mataré worth?
Across 275 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ewald Mataré work is $5,378. The median Ewald Mataré sculpture sells for $23,706 across 119 lots. The median Ewald Mataré print sells for $3,289 across 106 lots. The median Ewald Mataré work on paper sells for $3,542 across 13 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Ewald Mataré sculptures typically sell for $11,475–$56,710 (the middle half of 102 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Ewald Mataré prints typically sell for $1,362–$4,186 (the middle half of 84 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 Ewald Mataré sculpture?
Based on 119 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ewald Mataré sculpture is $23,706. 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 Ewald Mataré's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ewald Mataré sculpture is $332,828.
What is the average price of a Ewald Mataré print?
Based on 106 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ewald Mataré print is $3,289. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Ewald Mataré's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ewald Mataré print is $14,197. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Ewald Mataré work on paper?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ewald Mataré work on paper is $3,542. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Ewald Mataré's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ewald Mataré work on paper is $13,313.
What is the average price of a small Ewald Mataré sculpture?
Based on 102 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Ewald Mataré sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $23,852, 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 Ewald Mataré print?
Based on 84 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Ewald Mataré print (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,778, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Ewald Mataré's auction record?
Ewald Mataré's auction record is $411,576, set in 2025.
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