Fritz Winter (1905–1976)
What is Fritz Winter’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 436 auction results for Fritz Winter at 32 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $12,809 including buyer’s premium (middle half $6,585–$49,116, n=27). The auction record is $234,961 for Hell einfließend (2020, Ketterer Kunst). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hell einfließend, 1965 | Oil on canvas | $234,961 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2020 |
| 2 | Später Sommer, 1960 | Oil on canvas | $184,779 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2018 |
| 3 | Steinlandschaft, 1961 | Oil on canvas | $173,344 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2019 |
| 4 | Große Komposition vor Blau, 1953 | Öl auf Leinwand | $164,929 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2006 |
| 5 | Driving forces of the earth | Oil Painting | $152,000 | Karl & Faber | Dec 1995 |
| 6 | Kommende Unruhe, 1957 | Oil on canvas | $140,913 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2019 |
| 7 | Frühling, 1954 | Painting | $139,700 | Sotheby's | Mar 2021 |
| 8 | Ostern, 1965 | Oil paint | $133,591 | Sotheby's | Nov 2023 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Triebkräfte der Erde, 1944 | Oil on paper | $234,527 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2018 |
| 2 | Triebkräfte der Erde, 1944 | Soak-stain technique | $122,559 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Nov 2019 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 214 | $18,973 |
| Other | 34 | $6,531 |
| Works on paper | 31 | $4,853 |
| Prints | 11 | $757 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 27 | $86,227 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 211 | $15,000 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 50 | $4,744 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 436 results from 32 houses · How we compute these figures
Fritz Winter is a German artist with 573 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $10,540. 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 Fritz Winter sold in 2026 for $91,713, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 436 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Fritz Winter work is $10,540.
The median Fritz Winter painting sells for $16,899 across 277 lots.
The median Fritz Winter work on paper sells for $3,243 across 69 lots.
The median Fritz Winter print sells for $580 across 43 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Fritz Winter paintings typically sell for $10,582–$39,831 (the middle half of 199 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Fritz Winter paintings typically sell for $4,470–$10,562 (the middle half of 45 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 | 54 | $580†‡ | $122,559 | 79.6% | 2026-07-07 |
| Paintings | 325 | $16,899†‡ | $245,572‡ | 85.2% | 2026-06-25 |
| Works on Paper | 92 | $3,243†‡ | $18,727 | 75% | 2026-06-06 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 22 | $140,306‡ | $245,572‡ | — | 2024-12-07 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Fritz Winter's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (54 lots) median $580 with 79.6% sell-through. Paintings (325 lots) median $16,899, record $245,572. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Fritz Winter painting sells for around 29× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 22 lots) the median is $140,306.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 21 | $388–$658†‡ | $526†‡ | $122,559 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 21 | $454–$1,312†‡ | $612†‡ | $19,000 |
† 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) | 45 | $4,470–$10,562†‡ | $6,055†‡ | $245,572‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 199 | $10,582–$39,831†‡ | $16,899†‡ | $107,094 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 32 | $66,039–$112,035‡ | $82,216‡ | $234,961 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 32 | $1,060–$3,657†‡ | $2,391†‡ | $6,614‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 36 | $2,895–$9,268†‡ | $6,202†‡ | $18,727 |
† 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 | 2020 | $245,572‡ |
| Paintings | 2020 | $234,961 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $122,559 |
| Prints & Editions | 1994 | $19,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $18,727 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $13,646 |
‡ 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 Fritz Winter worth?
Across 436 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Fritz Winter work is $10,540. The median Fritz Winter painting sells for $16,899 across 277 lots. The median Fritz Winter work on paper sells for $3,243 across 69 lots. The median Fritz Winter print sells for $580 across 43 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Fritz Winter paintings typically sell for $10,582–$39,831 (the middle half of 199 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Fritz Winter paintings typically sell for $4,470–$10,562 (the middle half of 45 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 Fritz Winter painting?
Based on 277 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Fritz Winter painting is $16,899. 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 Fritz Winter's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Fritz Winter painting is $245,572. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Fritz Winter work on paper?
Based on 69 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Fritz Winter work on paper is $3,243. 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 Fritz Winter's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Fritz Winter work on paper is $18,727.
What is the average price of a Fritz Winter print?
Based on 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Fritz Winter print is $580. 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 Fritz Winter's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Fritz Winter print is $122,559.
What is the average price of a medium Fritz Winter painting?
Based on 199 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Fritz Winter painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $16,899, 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 small Fritz Winter painting?
Based on 45 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Fritz Winter painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $6,055, 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 Fritz Winter's auction record?
Fritz Winter's auction record is $245,572, set in 2020. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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