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# Georg Baselitz (1938–2026)

## What is Georg Baselitz’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 1,214 auction results for Georg Baselitz at 61 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $23,738 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,727–$118,155, n=104). The auction record is $11,240,000 for Dresdner Frauen – Besuch aus Prag [Women of Dresden – Visit from Prague] (2022, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dresdner Frauen – Besuch aus Prag [Women of Dresden – Visit from Prague], 1990 | Tempera on ash wood | $11,240,000 | Sotheby's | May 2022 |
| 2 | Falle [Trap], 1966 | Oil paint | $8,367,500 | Sotheby's | May 2022 |
| 3 | Spekulatius, 1965 | Oil paint | $7,832,500 | Christie's | May 2022 |
| 4 | Der Brückechor (The Brücke Chorus), 1983 | Oil paint | $7,445,000 | Christie's | Nov 2014 |
| 5 | Ein Roter, 1966 | Oil paint | $7,320,000 | Phillips | Nov 2023 |
| 6 | Das letzte Selbstbildnis I, 1982 | Oil paint | $6,444,300 | Phillips | Oct 2020 |
| 7 | Frau Paganismus (Mrs Paganism), 1994 | Ayous wood and synthetic resin | $5,572,184 | Christie's | Feb 2023 |
| 8 | B.J.M.C. - Bonjour Monsieur Courbet | Oil on canvas | $4,633,000 | Sotheby's | May 2008 |
| 9 | Frau am Strand, 1981 | Oil paint | $4,110,000 | Christie's | Nov 2021 |
| 10 | Die Geisselung (The Flagellation), 1983 | Oil paint | $3,853,863 | Christie's | Mar 2018 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 218 | $518,416 |
| Sculpture | 6 | $91,122 |
| Other | 102 | $36,684 |
| Works on paper | 264 | $33,310 |
| Prints | 247 | $2,704 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 233 | $485,000 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 404 | $20,748 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 154 | $4,694 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 1,214 results from 61 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Georg Baselitz is a German artist with 1,496 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $14,152. 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 2026 for $58,094, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**6 Georg Baselitz works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Georg Baselitz work worth?

Across 1,206 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Georg Baselitz work is $14,152.

The median Georg Baselitz print sells for $2,244 across 516 lots.

The median Georg Baselitz work on paper sells for $30,505 across 306 lots.

The median Georg Baselitz painting sells for $507,621 across 236 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Georg Baselitz prints typically sell for $1,448–$3,403 (the middle half of 297 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Georg Baselitz work on papers typically sell for $20,105–$46,458 (the middle half of 244 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 | 615 | $2,244†‡ | $532,527 | 83.9% | 2026-10-06 |
| Paintings | 248 | $507,621†‡ | $11.2M | 95.2% | 2026-10-17 |
| Works on Paper | 343 | $30,505†‡ | $719,880 | 89.2% | 2026-10-17 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 12 | $120,090‡ | $5.6M | 75% | 2023-02-28 |
| Photography | 3 | $19,843‡ | $39,019 | 66.7% | 2022-05-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 268 | $503,461†‡ | $11.2M | — | 2026-10-17 |

† 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 (615 lots) median $2,244 with 83.9% sell-through. Paintings (248 lots) median $507,621, record $11,240,000. A typical Georg Baselitz painting sells for around 226× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 268 lots) the median is $503,461.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 178 | $1,009–$4,049†‡ | $1,934†‡ | $532,527 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 297 | $1,448–$3,403†‡ | $2,238†‡ | $50,400 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 29 | $27,196–$51,156†‡ | $40,793†‡ | $110,953 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 32 | $33,733–$167,101‡ | $51,110‡ | $11.2M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 195 | $348,496–$982,335†‡ | $554,533†‡ | $8.4M |

† 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) | 49 | $13,423–$50,867†‡ | $25,546†‡ | $529,200 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 244 | $20,105–$46,458†‡ | $31,063†‡ | $629,083 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $93,042–$565,671 | $132,367 | $719,880 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $62,155–$187,005‡ | $120,090‡ | $5.6M |

‡ 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 | 2022 | $11.2M |
| Paintings | 2022 | $8.4M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $5.6M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2011 | $914,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $719,880 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $629,083 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $532,527 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $177,094 |

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 Georg Baselitz worth?

Across 1,206 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Georg Baselitz work is $14,152. The median Georg Baselitz print sells for $2,244 across 516 lots. The median Georg Baselitz work on paper sells for $30,505 across 306 lots. The median Georg Baselitz painting sells for $507,621 across 236 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Georg Baselitz prints typically sell for $1,448–$3,403 (the middle half of 297 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Georg Baselitz work on papers typically sell for $20,105–$46,458 (the middle half of 244 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 516 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Georg Baselitz print is $2,244. 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 $532,527.

### What is the average price of a Georg Baselitz work on paper?

Based on 306 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Georg Baselitz work on paper is $30,505. 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 work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Georg Baselitz work on paper is $719,880.

### What is the average price of a Georg Baselitz painting?

Based on 236 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Georg Baselitz painting is $507,621. 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 painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Georg Baselitz painting is $11,240,000.

### What is the average price of a medium Georg Baselitz print?

Based on 297 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Georg Baselitz print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,238, 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 medium Georg Baselitz work on paper?

Based on 244 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Georg Baselitz work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $31,063, 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 Georg Baselitz's auction record?

Georg Baselitz's auction record is $11,240,000, set in 2022.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Georg Baselitz auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/georg-baselitz (updated 2026-11-02).

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.