> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/foth-detlev · updated 2026-11-03

# Detlev Foth (b. 1959)

Detlev Foth is a German artist with 111 auction lots recorded since 2015, median price $2,876. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Detlev Foth sold in 2026 for $2,958, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Detlev Foth work worth?

Across 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Detlev Foth work is $2,876.

The median Detlev Foth painting sells for $2,908 across 37 lots.

The median Detlev Foth work on paper sells for $757 across 2 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 49 | $2,908‡ | $11,657‡ | 75.5% | 2024-11-28 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $757 | $757 | — | — |

‡ 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) | 18 | $1,091–$2,989‡ | $1,554‡ | $11,657‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 19 | $2,859–$5,605‡ | $4,238‡ | $9,540 |

‡ 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 | 2020 | $11,657‡ |
| Paintings | 2017 | $9,540 |

‡ 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 Detlev Foth worth?

Across 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Detlev Foth work is $2,876. The median Detlev Foth painting sells for $2,908 across 37 lots. The median Detlev Foth work on paper sells for $757 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Detlev Foth painting?

Based on 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Detlev Foth painting is $2,908. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Detlev Foth's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Detlev Foth painting is $11,657. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a large Detlev Foth painting?

Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Detlev Foth painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $4,238, 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 medium Detlev Foth painting?

Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Detlev Foth painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,554, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Detlev Foth's auction record?

Detlev Foth's auction record is $11,657, set in 2020. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

---

Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Detlev Foth auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/foth-detlev (updated 2026-11-03).

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.