Georg Baselitz (b. 1938)
Georg Baselitz is a German artist with 164 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $2,981. 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 Georg Baselitz sold in 2025 for a hammer price of $20,062 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Georg Baselitz on OpeningBid →What is a Georg Baselitz work worth?
Across 118 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Georg Baselitz work is $2,981.
The median Georg Baselitz print sells for $1,374 across 72 lots.
The median Georg Baselitz work on paper sells for $22,500 across 27 lots.
The median Georg Baselitz painting sells for $363,704 across 12 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Georg Baselitz prints typically sell for $914–$3,253 (the middle half of 39 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Georg Baselitz prints typically sell for $509–$1,747 (the middle half of 28 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 | 106 | $1,374†‡ | $49,868 | 67.9% | 2026-05-30 |
| Paintings | 13 | $363,704 | $1.5M | 92.3% | 2025-03-29 |
| Works on Paper | 27 | $22,500† | $282,111 | — | 2025-09-17 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $475† | $475† | — | 2021-01-23 |
| Photography | 2 | $851 | $851 | 50% | 2015-09-19 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 19 | $282,111 | $1.5M | — | 2025-03-29 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Georg Baselitz's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (106 lots) median $1,374 with 67.9% sell-through. Paintings (13 lots) median $363,704, record $1,459,732. A typical Georg Baselitz painting sells for around 265× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 19 lots) the median is $282,111.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 28 | $509–$1,747‡ | $913‡ | $4,086‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 39 | $914–$3,253†‡ | $1,626†‡ | $9,743 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $18,275–$49,350 | $48,827 | $49,868 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $335,354–$990,393 | $568,651 | $1.5M |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $15,243–$21,336 | $21,336 | $22,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 19 | $18,688–$85,970† | $39,362† | $282,111 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $1.5M |
| Paintings | 2020 | $1.1M |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $282,111 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $263,097 |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $49,868 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $49,350 |
| Photography | 2015 | $851 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $475† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Georg Baselitz worth?
Across 118 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Georg Baselitz work is $2,981. The median Georg Baselitz print sells for $1,374 across 72 lots. The median Georg Baselitz work on paper sells for $22,500 across 27 lots. The median Georg Baselitz painting sells for $363,704 across 12 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Georg Baselitz prints typically sell for $914–$3,253 (the middle half of 39 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Georg Baselitz prints typically sell for $509–$1,747 (the middle half of 28 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 Georg Baselitz print?
Based on 72 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Georg Baselitz print is $1,374. 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 Georg Baselitz's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Georg Baselitz print is $49,868.
What is the average price of a Georg Baselitz work on paper?
Based on 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Georg Baselitz work on paper is $22,500. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Georg Baselitz's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Georg Baselitz work on paper is $282,111.
What is the average price of a Georg Baselitz painting?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Georg Baselitz painting is $363,704.
What is Georg Baselitz's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Georg Baselitz painting is $1,459,732.
What is the average price of a medium Georg Baselitz print?
Based on 39 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Georg Baselitz print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,626, 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 Georg Baselitz print?
Based on 28 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Georg Baselitz print (small (under 50 cm)) is $913, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Georg Baselitz's auction record?
Georg Baselitz's auction record is $1,459,732, set in 2025.
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