Georg Tappert (1880–1957)
Georg Tappert is a German artist with 182 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $1,208. 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 Tappert sold in 2026 for $3,810, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Georg Tappert on OpeningBid →What is a Georg Tappert work worth?
Across 115 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Georg Tappert work is $1,208.
The median Georg Tappert work on paper sells for $1,162 across 46 lots.
The median Georg Tappert print sells for $528 across 34 lots.
The median Georg Tappert painting sells for $56,520 across 29 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Georg Tappert work on papers typically sell for $573–$1,803 (the middle half of 42 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Georg Tappert prints typically sell for $317–$687 (the middle half of 33 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 | 50 | $528†‡ | $2,007‡ | 68% | 2026-03-25 |
| Paintings | 47 | $56,520†‡ | $404,287 | 61.7% | 2026-06-25 |
| Works on Paper | 68 | $1,162†‡ | $6,200 | 67.6% | 2026-09-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 10 | $206,656‡ | $404,287 | — | 2026-06-25 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Georg Tappert's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (50 lots) median $528 with 68% sell-through. Paintings (47 lots) median $56,520, record $404,287. A typical Georg Tappert painting sells for around 107× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 10 lots) the median is $206,656.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 33 | $317–$687†‡ | $522†‡ | $2,007‡ |
† 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) | 7 | $9,184–$14,772‡ | $13,387‡ | $56,520 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 21 | $28,989–$174,069†‡ | $65,512†‡ | $404,287 |
† 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) | 42 | $573–$1,803†‡ | $1,066†‡ | $6,200 |
† 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 | 2026 | $404,287 |
| Paintings | 2013 | $341,298 |
| Works on Paper | 1995 | $6,200 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $5,264 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $2,007‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $1,920 |
‡ 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 Georg Tappert worth?
Across 115 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Georg Tappert work is $1,208. The median Georg Tappert work on paper sells for $1,162 across 46 lots. The median Georg Tappert print sells for $528 across 34 lots. The median Georg Tappert painting sells for $56,520 across 29 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Georg Tappert work on papers typically sell for $573–$1,803 (the middle half of 42 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Georg Tappert prints typically sell for $317–$687 (the middle half of 33 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 Tappert work on paper?
Based on 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Georg Tappert work on paper is $1,162. 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 Tappert's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Georg Tappert work on paper is $6,200.
What is the average price of a Georg Tappert print?
Based on 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Georg Tappert print is $528. 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 Tappert's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Georg Tappert print is $2,007. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Georg Tappert painting?
Based on 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Georg Tappert painting is $56,520. 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 Tappert's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Georg Tappert painting is $404,287.
What is the average price of a small Georg Tappert work on paper?
Based on 42 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Georg Tappert work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,066, 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 Tappert print?
Based on 33 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Georg Tappert print (small (under 50 cm)) is $522, 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 Tappert's auction record?
Georg Tappert's auction record is $404,287, set in 2026.
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