Gunter Fruhtrunk (1923–1982)
Gunter Fruhtrunk is a German artist with 126 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $589. 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 Gunter Fruhtrunk sold in 2026 for $19,751, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 75 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gunter Fruhtrunk work is $589.
The median Gunter Fruhtrunk print sells for $477 across 52 lots.
The median Gunter Fruhtrunk painting sells for $37,859 across 17 lots.
The median Gunter Fruhtrunk work on paper sells for $27,282 across 1 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Gunter Fruhtrunk prints typically sell for $312–$738 (the middle half of 38 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 | 75 | $477†‡ | $7,663‡ | 69.3% | 2025-05-31 |
| Paintings | 26 | $37,859‡ | $108,650 | 65.4% | 2026-03-05 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $27,282 | $27,282 | 50% | 2022-06-23 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $28,535 | $28,535 | — | 2020-07-16 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $93,827‡ | $108,650 | — | 2024-11-27 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Gunter Fruhtrunk's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (75 lots) median $477 with 69.3% sell-through. Paintings (26 lots) median $37,859, record $108,650. A typical Gunter Fruhtrunk painting sells for around 79× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $93,827.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $398–$531‡ | $473‡ | $1,089‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 38 | $312–$738†‡ | $504†‡ | $7,663‡ |
† 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) | 5 | $27,404–$37,859‡ | $30,697‡ | $45,431 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $24,121–$47,219‡ | $42,920‡ | $87,705‡ |
‡ 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 | 2024 | $108,650 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $87,705‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $28,535 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $27,282 |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $7,663‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $4,529‡ |
‡ 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 Gunter Fruhtrunk worth?
Across 75 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gunter Fruhtrunk work is $589. The median Gunter Fruhtrunk print sells for $477 across 52 lots. The median Gunter Fruhtrunk painting sells for $37,859 across 17 lots. The median Gunter Fruhtrunk work on paper sells for $27,282 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Gunter Fruhtrunk prints typically sell for $312–$738 (the middle half of 38 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 Gunter Fruhtrunk print?
Based on 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gunter Fruhtrunk print is $477. 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 Gunter Fruhtrunk's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Gunter Fruhtrunk print is $7,663. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Gunter Fruhtrunk painting?
Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gunter Fruhtrunk painting is $37,859. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Gunter Fruhtrunk's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Gunter Fruhtrunk painting is $108,650.
What is the average price of a medium Gunter Fruhtrunk print?
Based on 38 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Gunter Fruhtrunk print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $504, 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 Gunter Fruhtrunk print?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Gunter Fruhtrunk print (small (under 50 cm)) is $473, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Gunter Fruhtrunk's auction record?
Gunter Fruhtrunk's auction record is $108,650, set in 2024.
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