George Grosz (1893–1959)
What is George Grosz’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 1,297 auction results for George Grosz at 68 houses since 1988. Over the last 24 months the median price was $6,282 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,686–$16,006, n=76). The auction record is $12,714,552 for Gefährliche Straße (2020, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gefährliche Straße, 1893 | Tin | $12,714,552 | Christie's | Feb 2020 |
| 2 | Der neue Mensch, 1921 | Watercolor | $1,314,500 | Christie's | Nov 2009 |
| 3 | Zwei Frauen, 1929 | Oil paint | $944,402 | Christie's | Feb 2013 |
| 4 | Deutschland, ein Wintermärchen, 1893 | — | $818,851 | Christie's | Jun 2014 |
| 5 | Orgie, 1922 | Ink | $614,504 | Christie's | Feb 2010 |
| 6 | FEINSLIEBCHEN (SWEETIE) | Watercolour on paper | $613,665 | Sotheby's | Feb 2008 |
| 7 | Orgie, 1922 | Watercolor | $605,000 | Christie's | Nov 2015 |
| 8 | Paar im Zimmer, 1893 | Oil paint | $581,193 | Christie's | Feb 2023 |
| 9 | AUS ECCE HOMO : DÄMMERUNG # 2 [CREPUSCULE], 1921 | Aquarelle, encre, calame et plume sur papier | $579,126 | Artcurial | Apr 2009 |
| 10 | Walzertraum (Vorlage für "Ecce Homo", Blatt 13), 1921 | Watercolor and India ink | $540,794 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 57 | $17,487 |
| Works on paper | 595 | $14,981 |
| Other | 161 | $7,628 |
| Prints | 196 | $1,641 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 522 | $16,402 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $8,633 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 430 | $3,404 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 1,297 results from 68 houses · How we compute these figures
George Grosz is a German artist with 1,963 auction lots recorded since 1988, median price $7,594. 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 George Grosz sold in 2026 for $9,379, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 1,277 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Grosz work is $7,594.
The median George Grosz work on paper sells for $12,550 across 762 lots.
The median George Grosz print sells for $1,344 across 297 lots.
The median George Grosz painting sells for $13,114 across 85 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) George Grosz work on papers typically sell for $8,128–$35,630 (the middle half of 482 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) George Grosz prints typically sell for $600–$2,693 (the middle half of 261 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 | 392 | $1,344†‡ | $154,289 | 75.8% | 2026-10-29 |
| Paintings | 110 | $13,114†‡ | $944,402 | 77.3% | 2025-12-05 |
| Works on Paper | 992 | $12,550†‡ | $1.3M | 76.8% | 2026-10-29 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $1,216 | $1,536 | — | 2026-05-28 |
| Photography | 30 | $1,309†‡ | $22,303 | 83.3% | 2025-10-02 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 64 | $152,744‡ | $12.7M | — | 2025-12-07 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
George Grosz's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (392 lots) median $1,344 with 75.8% sell-through. Paintings (110 lots) median $13,114, record $944,402. A typical George Grosz painting sells for around 9.8× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 64 lots) the median is $152,744.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 261 | $600–$2,693†‡ | $1,344†‡ | $57,896 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 24 | $764–$3,312†‡ | $1,340†‡ | $154,289 |
† 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) | 24 | $6,666–$23,092‡ | $9,742‡ | $475,059 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 59 | $7,958–$26,669†‡ | $13,868†‡ | $581,193 |
† 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) | 255 | $2,852–$15,805†‡ | $5,814†‡ | $229,870 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 482 | $8,128–$35,630†‡ | $16,289†‡ | $1.3M |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $1,016–$2,572†‡ | $1,440†‡ | $22,303 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $922–$1,379† | $1,139† | $5,654 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $1.3M |
| Paintings | 2013 | $944,402 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $614,504 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $581,193 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $154,289 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $57,896 |
| Photography | 2008 | $22,303 |
| Photography | 2007 | $17,664 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a George Grosz worth?
Across 1,277 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Grosz work is $7,594. The median George Grosz work on paper sells for $12,550 across 762 lots. The median George Grosz print sells for $1,344 across 297 lots. The median George Grosz painting sells for $13,114 across 85 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) George Grosz work on papers typically sell for $8,128–$35,630 (the middle half of 482 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) George Grosz prints typically sell for $600–$2,693 (the middle half of 261 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 George Grosz work on paper?
Based on 762 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a George Grosz work on paper is $12,550. 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 George Grosz's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a George Grosz work on paper is $1,314,500.
What is the average price of a George Grosz print?
Based on 297 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a George Grosz print is $1,344. 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 George Grosz's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a George Grosz print is $154,289.
What is the average price of a George Grosz painting?
Based on 85 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a George Grosz painting is $13,114. 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 George Grosz's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a George Grosz painting is $944,402.
What is the average price of a medium George Grosz work on paper?
Based on 482 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium George Grosz work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $16,289, 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 George Grosz print?
Based on 261 sold lots, the median auction price of a small George Grosz print (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,344, 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 George Grosz's auction record?
George Grosz's auction record is $12,714,552, set in 2020.
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