George Grosz (1893–1959)
George Grosz is a German artist with 332 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $2,355. 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 2024 for $16,510, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View George Grosz on OpeningBid →What is a George Grosz work worth?
Across 212 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Grosz work is $2,355.
The median George Grosz print sells for $1,390 across 96 lots.
The median George Grosz work on paper sells for $7,719 across 76 lots.
The median George Grosz painting sells for $5,095 across 15 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) George Grosz prints typically sell for $564–$2,355 (the middle half of 68 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) George Grosz work on papers typically sell for $5,485–$20,295 (the middle half of 40 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 | 143 | $1,390†‡ | $20,826 | 67.1% | 2025-12-17 |
| Paintings | 19 | $5,095‡ | $409,521 | 78.9% | 2025-10-15 |
| Works on Paper | 115 | $7,719†‡ | $262,619 | 66.1% | 2020-10-05 |
| Photography | 14 | $1,173‡ | $2,500 | 71.4% | 2018-12-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 11 | $60,456 | $409,521 | — | 2015-11-13 |
† 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 (143 lots) median $1,390 with 67.1% sell-through. Paintings (19 lots) median $5,095, record $409,521. A typical George Grosz painting sells for around 3.7× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 11 lots) the median is $60,456.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 68 | $564–$2,355†‡ | $1,340†‡ | $20,826 |
† 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) | 15 | $3,708–$11,558‡ | $5,095‡ | $409,521 |
‡ 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) | 34 | $1,905–$9,697†‡ | $4,285†‡ | $92,727 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 40 | $5,485–$20,295†‡ | $12,686†‡ | $262,619 |
† 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) | 9 | $950–$1,500‡ | $1,145‡ | $2,500 |
‡ 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 | 2015 | $409,521 |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $262,619 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $92,727 |
| Paintings | 2002 | $65,601 |
| Prints & Editions | 1999 | $20,826 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $17,000 |
| Photography | 2018 | $2,500 |
| Photography | 2012 | $1,701 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a George Grosz worth?
Across 212 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Grosz work is $2,355. The median George Grosz print sells for $1,390 across 96 lots. The median George Grosz work on paper sells for $7,719 across 76 lots. The median George Grosz painting sells for $5,095 across 15 lots. Small (under 50 cm) George Grosz prints typically sell for $564–$2,355 (the middle half of 68 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) George Grosz work on papers typically sell for $5,485–$20,295 (the middle half of 40 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 print?
Based on 96 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a George Grosz print is $1,390. 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 $20,826.
What is the average price of a George Grosz work on paper?
Based on 76 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a George Grosz work on paper is $7,719. 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 $262,619.
What is the average price of a George Grosz painting?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a George Grosz painting is $5,095. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is George Grosz's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a George Grosz painting is $409,521.
What is the average price of a small George Grosz print?
Based on 68 sold lots, the median auction price of a small George Grosz print (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,340, 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 George Grosz work on paper?
Based on 40 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium George Grosz work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $12,686, 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 $409,521, set in 2015.
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