Gerhard Altenbourg (1926–1989)
Gerhard Altenbourg is a German artist with 194 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $2,417. 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 Gerhard Altenbourg is recorded as sold in 2026 for $5,469; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 128 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gerhard Altenbourg work is $2,417.
The median Gerhard Altenbourg print sells for $652 across 62 lots.
The median Gerhard Altenbourg work on paper sells for $5,012 across 46 lots.
The median Gerhard Altenbourg painting sells for $5,266 across 7 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Gerhard Altenbourg prints typically sell for $307–$977 (the middle half of 42 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Gerhard Altenbourg work on papers typically sell for $2,995–$10,030 (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 | 89 | $652†‡ | $59,412 | 69.7% | 2026-07-11 |
| Paintings | 7 | $5,266 | $48,539 | — | 2025-12-10 |
| Works on Paper | 68 | $5,012†‡ | $135,140 | 67.6% | 2026-06-05 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $67,824 | $135,140 | — | 2026-06-04 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Gerhard Altenbourg's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (89 lots) median $652 with 69.7% sell-through. Paintings (7 lots) median $5,266, record $48,539. A typical Gerhard Altenbourg painting sells for around 8.1× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 7 lots) the median is $67,824.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 42 | $307–$977†‡ | $492†‡ | $59,412 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 20 | $686–$1,295†‡ | $928†‡ | $5,521 |
† 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) | 7 | $5,266–$7,894 | $5,266 | $48,539 |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $3,471–$7,577†‡ | $4,978†‡ | $67,824 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 28 | $2,995–$10,030†‡ | $5,147†‡ | $135,140 |
† 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 | 2026 | $135,140 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $102,852 |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $59,412 |
| Paintings | 2005 | $48,539 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $22,438 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $10,174 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Gerhard Altenbourg worth?
Across 128 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gerhard Altenbourg work is $2,417. The median Gerhard Altenbourg print sells for $652 across 62 lots. The median Gerhard Altenbourg work on paper sells for $5,012 across 46 lots. The median Gerhard Altenbourg painting sells for $5,266 across 7 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Gerhard Altenbourg prints typically sell for $307–$977 (the middle half of 42 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Gerhard Altenbourg work on papers typically sell for $2,995–$10,030 (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 Gerhard Altenbourg print?
Based on 62 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gerhard Altenbourg print is $652. 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 Gerhard Altenbourg's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Gerhard Altenbourg print is $59,412.
What is the average price of a Gerhard Altenbourg work on paper?
Based on 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gerhard Altenbourg work on paper is $5,012. 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 Gerhard Altenbourg's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Gerhard Altenbourg work on paper is $135,140.
What is the average price of a small Gerhard Altenbourg print?
Based on 42 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Gerhard Altenbourg print (small (under 50 cm)) is $492, 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 Gerhard Altenbourg work on paper?
Based on 28 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Gerhard Altenbourg work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $5,147, 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 Gerhard Altenbourg's auction record?
Gerhard Altenbourg's auction record is $135,140, set in 2026.
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