Günther Uecker (1930–2025)
What is Günther Uecker’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 1,920 auction results for Günther Uecker at 49 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $9,981 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,223–$39,834, n=83). The auction record is $2,197,908 for Weisses Feld (2021, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Weisses Feld, 1972 | Mixed media work | $2,197,908 | Sotheby's | Jun 2021 |
| 2 | Weisses Feld, 1994 | Nails, white paint over canvas on wood | $1,824,963 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2019 |
| 3 | Zärtlicher Garten, 1964 | Oil and nails on panel | $1,624,916 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2018 |
| 4 | Energiefeld, 2009 | Nails, white paint on canvas, on panel | $1,528,894 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2021 |
| 5 | Haar der Nymphen | Acrylic and nails on canvas laid on panel | $1,288,809 | Sotheby's | Feb 2010 |
| 6 | Inseln (Island), 1964 | Oil, kaolin and nails on canvas mounted on board | $1,105,242 | Christie's | Feb 2015 |
| 7 | Lichtscheibe (Spirale), 1998 | Eingeschlagene Nägel und weiße Farbe auf Leinwand. Auf Holz | $1,029,278 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Jun 2024 |
| 8 | Wind, 2005 | Nails and white paint, on canvas, on panel | $1,026,509 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2023 |
| 9 | Wind, 2019 | Painted nails on canvas laid down on wood | $1,006,400 | Christie's | Oct 2022 |
| 10 | White Stream, 1984 | Oil paint | $977,610 | Christie's | Mar 2018 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 140 | $260,057 |
| Sculpture | 66 | $23,118 |
| Other | 282 | $9,129 |
| Works on paper | 127 | $6,015 |
| Prints | 91 | $1,437 |
| Photographs | 5 | $754 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 72 | $32,701 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 314 | $11,053 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 299 | $6,197 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 1,920 results from 49 houses · How we compute these figures
Günther Uecker is a German artist with 2,428 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $3,863. 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 Uecker sold in 2026 for $20,643, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 1,872 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Günther Uecker work is $3,863.
The median Günther Uecker print sells for $2,908 across 917 lots.
The median Günther Uecker work on paper sells for $4,737 across 159 lots.
The median Günther Uecker sculpture sells for $14,826 across 96 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Günther Uecker prints typically sell for $907–$7,598 (the middle half of 528 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Günther Uecker prints typically sell for $815–$4,541 (the middle half of 338 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 | 1,066 | $2,908†‡ | $95,404 | 86% | 2026-07-11 |
| Paintings | 108 | $298,489‡ | $1.6M | 94.4% | 2026-06-25 |
| Works on Paper | 179 | $4,737†‡ | $734,154 | 88.8% | 2026-06-25 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 110 | $14,826†‡ | $1M | 87.3% | 2026-10-17 |
| Photography | 19 | $1,514†‡ | $10,931‡ | 84.2% | 2023-11-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 167 | $345,703‡ | $2.2M | — | 2026-06-25 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Günther Uecker's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1,066 lots) median $2,908 with 86% sell-through. Paintings (108 lots) median $298,489, record $1,624,916. A typical Günther Uecker painting sells for around 103× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 167 lots) the median is $345,703.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 338 | $815–$4,541†‡ | $2,153†‡ | $48,307 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 528 | $907–$7,598†‡ | $3,266†‡ | $95,404 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 14 | $4,062–$34,668‡ | $15,875‡ | $66,154 |
† 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) | 24 | $58,141–$248,620 | $143,620 | $522,594 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 61 | $207,129–$538,209‡ | $359,852‡ | $1.1M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 16 | $534,615–$1M‡ | $729,528‡ | $1.6M |
‡ 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) | 114 | $1,967–$6,762†‡ | $4,348†‡ | $224,333 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 38 | $3,739–$13,097†‡ | $6,350†‡ | $734,154 |
† 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) | 54 | $2,433–$31,208†‡ | $9,991†‡ | $326,916 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 21 | $11,111–$138,675†‡ | $47,647†‡ | $564,171 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 16 | $12,264–$23,598‡ | $15,819‡ | $1M |
† 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) | 12 | $787–$2,297†‡ | $1,514†‡ | $5,577 |
† 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 | 2018 | $1.6M |
| Paintings | 2021 | $1.5M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $1M |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $734,154 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $701,974 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2010 | $564,171 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $95,404 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $74,991 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Günther Uecker worth?
Across 1,872 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Günther Uecker work is $3,863. The median Günther Uecker print sells for $2,908 across 917 lots. The median Günther Uecker work on paper sells for $4,737 across 159 lots. The median Günther Uecker sculpture sells for $14,826 across 96 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Günther Uecker prints typically sell for $907–$7,598 (the middle half of 528 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Günther Uecker prints typically sell for $815–$4,541 (the middle half of 338 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 Uecker print?
Based on 917 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Günther Uecker print is $2,908. 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 Uecker's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Günther Uecker print is $95,404.
What is the average price of a Günther Uecker work on paper?
Based on 159 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Günther Uecker work on paper is $4,737. 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 Uecker's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Günther Uecker work on paper is $734,154.
What is the average price of a Günther Uecker sculpture?
Based on 96 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Günther Uecker sculpture is $14,826. 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 Uecker's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Günther Uecker sculpture is $1,029,278.
What is the average price of a medium Günther Uecker print?
Based on 528 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Günther Uecker print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,266, 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 Günther Uecker print?
Based on 338 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Günther Uecker print (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,153, 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 Uecker's auction record?
Günther Uecker's auction record is $2,197,908, set in 2021.
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