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# Gotthard Graubner (1930–2013)

## What is Gotthard Graubner’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 304 auction results for Gotthard Graubner at 19 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $33,291 including buyer’s premium (middle half $22,088–$88,692, n=24). The auction record is $887,545 for Lapilli (2026, Ketterer Kunst). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lapilli, 1995 | Acrylic and oil on canvas, over synthetic wadding on canvas | $887,545 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2026 |
| 2 | ohne Titel (Untitled), 1995 | Acrylic paint | $637,834 | Christie's | Feb 2020 |
| 3 | ohne Titel (Untitled), 1995 | Acrylic paint | $622,000 | Christie's | Oct 2020 |
| 4 | Farbraumkörper I, 1997 | Acrylic paint | $617,236 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Dec 2016 |
| 5 | nublado I, 1992 | Mixed media on canvas over synthetic wadding on canvas | $579,679 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2025 |
| 6 | Farbraumkörper II, 1997 | Acrylic paint | $448,667 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Dec 2016 |
| 7 | Ianua Nova Tricesima, 1979 | Acrylic paint | $396,877 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Dec 2025 |
| 8 | Ohne Titel (Kissenbild), 1994 | Mixed media | $380,464 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2019 |
| 9 | Rufus, 1992 | Mixed media | $366,958 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Dec 2021 |
| 10 | Untitled, 1983 | Mixed media on canvas over synthetic wadding on canvas | $349,385 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2024 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 101 | $34,500 |
| Other | 29 | $33,793 |
| Works on paper | 37 | $7,336 |
| Prints | 11 | $1,512 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 29 | $88,697 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 91 | $16,832 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 56 | $8,355 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 304 results from 19 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Gotthard Graubner is a German artist with 411 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $10,358. 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 Gotthard Graubner sold in 2026 for $12,109, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**2 Gotthard Graubner works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Gotthard Graubner work worth?

Across 304 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gotthard Graubner work is $10,358.

The median Gotthard Graubner painting sells for $23,058 across 111 lots.

The median Gotthard Graubner print sells for $742 across 56 lots.

The median Gotthard Graubner work on paper sells for $7,265 across 62 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Gotthard Graubner paintings typically sell for $9,055–$64,014 (the middle half of 56 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Gotthard Graubner prints typically sell for $530–$1,078 (the middle half of 42 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 | 87 | $742†‡ | $11,637‡ | 64.4% | 2024-02-07 |
| Paintings | 121 | $23,058†‡ | $887,545 | 91.7% | 2026-06-19 |
| Works on Paper | 76 | $7,265†‡ | $55,435 | 81.6% | 2026-06-22 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $7,534 | $7,534 | — | 2024-06-05 |
| Photography | 1 | $2,676 | $2,676 | — | 2018-11-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 34 | $201,087‡ | $887,545 | — | 2026-06-19 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Gotthard Graubner's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (87 lots) median $742 with 64.4% sell-through. Paintings (121 lots) median $23,058, record $887,545. A typical Gotthard Graubner painting sells for around 31× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 34 lots) the median is $201,087.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 42 | $530–$1,078‡ | $723‡ | $6,527 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $443–$3,254†‡ | $757†‡ | $11,637‡ |

† 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) | 35 | $5,849–$28,635†‡ | $13,699†‡ | $105,955 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 56 | $9,055–$64,014†‡ | $18,620†‡ | $380,464 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 20 | $37,134–$333,788†‡ | $121,352†‡ | $887,545 |

† 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) | 20 | $1,721–$5,426‡ | $3,531‡ | $13,223 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 35 | $6,768–$11,973†‡ | $9,082†‡ | $39,848‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $37,550–$53,201 | $45,526 | $55,435 |

† 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 | $887,545 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $617,236 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $55,435 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $55,424 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $11,637‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $7,534 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $6,527 |
| Photography | 2018 | $2,676 |

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

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 Gotthard Graubner worth?

Across 304 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gotthard Graubner work is $10,358. The median Gotthard Graubner painting sells for $23,058 across 111 lots. The median Gotthard Graubner print sells for $742 across 56 lots. The median Gotthard Graubner work on paper sells for $7,265 across 62 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Gotthard Graubner paintings typically sell for $9,055–$64,014 (the middle half of 56 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Gotthard Graubner prints typically sell for $530–$1,078 (the middle half of 42 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 Gotthard Graubner painting?

Based on 111 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gotthard Graubner painting is $23,058. 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 Gotthard Graubner's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Gotthard Graubner painting is $887,545.

### What is the average price of a Gotthard Graubner print?

Based on 56 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gotthard Graubner print is $742. 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 Gotthard Graubner's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Gotthard Graubner print is $11,637. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a Gotthard Graubner work on paper?

Based on 62 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gotthard Graubner work on paper is $7,265. 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 Gotthard Graubner's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Gotthard Graubner work on paper is $55,435.

### What is the average price of a medium Gotthard Graubner painting?

Based on 56 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Gotthard Graubner painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $18,620, 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 Gotthard Graubner print?

Based on 42 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Gotthard Graubner print (small (under 50 cm)) is $723, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Gotthard Graubner's auction record?

Gotthard Graubner's auction record is $887,545, set in 2026.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Gotthard Graubner auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/gotthard-graubner (updated 2026-11-03).

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.