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# Günther Förg (1952–2013)

## What is Günther Förg’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 1,282 auction results for Günther Förg at 42 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $27,246 including buyer’s premium (middle half $5,014–$85,260, n=89). The auction record is $1,728,481 for Untitled (acrylic on lead on wood, twenty-two parts) (2020, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (acrylic on lead on wood, twenty-two parts), 1990 | Acrylic paint | $1,728,481 | Christie's | Feb 2020 |
| 2 | Sans titre (acrylique sur toile), 2008 | Acrylic paint | $1,164,631 | Christie's | Jun 2021 |
| 3 | Ohne Titel (oil and acrylic on canvas), 2008 | Oil and acrylic on canvas | $1,163,492 | Phillips | Mar 2022 |
| 4 | Untitled (oil and acrylic on canvas), 2008 | Acrylic paint | $1,001,940 | Christie's | Nov 2023 |
| 5 | Untitled (oil and acrylic on canvas), 2007 | Acrylic paint | $949,447 | Christie's | Feb 2020 |
| 6 | Sans titre (acrylique et pastel sur toile), 2007 | Acrylique et pastel sur toile | $904,610 | Christie's | Oct 2023 |
| 7 | Untitled (oil and acrylic on canvas), 2007 | Oil and acrylic on canvas | $889,554 | Sotheby's | Jun 2023 |
| 8 | Untitled (acrylic on canvas), 2006 | Acrylic paint | $855,763 | Christie's | Jul 2021 |
| 9 | Ohne Titel (Acryl auf Leinwand), 2008 | Acrylic on canvas | $846,277 | Phillips | Oct 2021 |
| 10 | Untitled (acrylic on lead on wood, six parts), 1994 | Acrylic on lead on wood, in 6 parts | $815,000 | Phillips | May 2016 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 363 | $122,856 |
| Other | 92 | $22,289 |
| Sculpture | 41 | $21,191 |
| Photographs | 33 | $11,750 |
| Works on paper | 139 | $10,548 |
| Prints | 143 | $1,820 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 269 | $177,509 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 290 | $11,067 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 239 | $9,703 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 1,282 results from 42 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Günther Förg is a German artist with 1,677 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $8,830. 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 Günther Förg sold in 2026 for $17,203, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**10 Günther Förg works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Günther Förg work worth?

Across 1,273 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Günther Förg work is $8,830.

The median Günther Förg painting sells for $93,750 across 369 lots.

The median Günther Förg print sells for $1,179 across 292 lots.

The median Günther Förg work on paper sells for $9,159 across 186 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Günther Förg prints typically sell for $491–$2,327 (the middle half of 204 sold lots).

Large (over 120 cm) Günther Förg paintings typically sell for $106,963–$404,234 (the middle half of 192 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 | 383 | $1,179†‡ | $30,274 | 76.2% | 2026-09-26 |
| Paintings | 412 | $93,750†‡ | $1.2M | 89.6% | 2026-10-17 |
| Works on Paper | 223 | $9,159†‡ | $904,610 | 83.4% | 2026-10-13 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 80 | $18,548†‡ | $117,678 | 73.8% | 2026-10-08 |
| Photography | 112 | $1,877†‡ | $440,404 | 76.8% | 2026-04-06 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 243 | $237,757‡ | $1.7M | — | 2026-10-15 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Günther Förg's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (383 lots) median $1,179 with 76.2% sell-through. Paintings (412 lots) median $93,750, record $1,164,631. A typical Günther Förg painting sells for around 80× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 243 lots) the median is $237,757.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 66 | $455–$2,060†‡ | $1,048†‡ | $30,274 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 204 | $491–$2,327†‡ | $1,070†‡ | $14,312 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 17 | $1,254–$2,053†‡ | $1,587†‡ | $5,000 |

† 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) | 73 | $9,703–$33,075†‡ | $17,203†‡ | $352,800 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 97 | $19,826–$93,750†‡ | $52,978†‡ | $815,000 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 192 | $106,963–$404,234†‡ | $200,052†‡ | $1.2M |

† 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) | 100 | $3,817–$14,757†‡ | $5,918†‡ | $302,890 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 72 | $5,572–$20,982†‡ | $10,729†‡ | $333,566 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $15,636–$83,250‡ | $51,461‡ | $904,610 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 39 | $6,920–$21,144†‡ | $13,623†‡ | $38,639 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $13,371–$62,397‡ | $44,350‡ | $98,158 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $43,579–$98,483‡ | $55,174‡ | $117,678 |

† 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) | 17 | $1,287–$3,330†‡ | $1,963†‡ | $5,313 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 49 | $605–$2,112‡ | $1,270‡ | $30,076 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 20 | $13,738–$45,566‡ | $31,919‡ | $440,404 |

† 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 | 2021 | $1.2M |
| Paintings | 2022 | $1.2M |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $904,610 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $779,354 |
| Photography | 2016 | $440,404 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2017 | $117,678 |
| Photography | 2018 | $115,846 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2017 | $110,306 |

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 Günther Förg worth?

Across 1,273 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Günther Förg work is $8,830. The median Günther Förg painting sells for $93,750 across 369 lots. The median Günther Förg print sells for $1,179 across 292 lots. The median Günther Förg work on paper sells for $9,159 across 186 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Günther Förg prints typically sell for $491–$2,327 (the middle half of 204 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) Günther Förg paintings typically sell for $106,963–$404,234 (the middle half of 192 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 Günther Förg painting?

Based on 369 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Günther Förg painting is $93,750. 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 Günther Förg's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Günther Förg painting is $1,164,631.

### What is the average price of a Günther Förg print?

Based on 292 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Günther Förg print is $1,179. 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 Günther Förg's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Günther Förg print is $30,274.

### What is the average price of a Günther Förg work on paper?

Based on 186 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Günther Förg work on paper is $9,159. 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 Günther Förg's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Günther Förg work on paper is $904,610.

### What is the average price of a medium Günther Förg print?

Based on 204 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Günther Förg print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,070, 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 large Günther Förg painting?

Based on 192 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Günther Förg painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $200,052, 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 Günther Förg's auction record?

Günther Förg's auction record is $1,728,481, set in 2020.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.