Gunther Uecker (1930–2025)
Gunther Uecker is a German artist with 119 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $3,062. 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 Gunther Uecker sold in 2026 for $516,269, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 78 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gunther Uecker work is $3,062.
The median Gunther Uecker print sells for $2,722 across 49 lots.
The median Gunther Uecker photograph sells for $172 across 1 lots.
The median Gunther Uecker work on paper sells for $1,548 across 2 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Gunther Uecker prints typically sell for $886–$5,104 (the middle half of 28 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Gunther Uecker prints typically sell for $1,443–$3,239 (the middle half of 21 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 | 58 | $2,722†‡ | $10,208‡ | 84.5% | 2026-03-19 |
| Paintings | 5 | $123,193 | $516,269 | 60% | 2026-04-15 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $1,548‡ | $2,452‡ | 33.3% | 2016-12-07 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 4 | $81,139‡ | $199,393 | — | 2015-04-14 |
| Photography | 13 | $172‡ | $172‡ | 7.7% | 2018-12-15 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $205,446 | $516,269 | — | 2026-04-15 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Gunther Uecker's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (58 lots) median $2,722 with 84.5% sell-through. Paintings (5 lots) median $123,193, record $516,269. A typical Gunther Uecker painting sells for around 45× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 8 lots) the median is $205,446.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 21 | $1,443–$3,239‡ | $2,042‡ | $4,488 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 28 | $886–$5,104†‡ | $3,062†‡ | $10,208‡ |
† 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 | $516,269 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2011 | $199,393 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2012 | $136,662 |
| Paintings | 2012 | $123,193 |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $10,208‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $9,364‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2004 | $2,452‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $644 |
‡ 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 Gunther Uecker worth?
Across 78 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gunther Uecker work is $3,062. The median Gunther Uecker print sells for $2,722 across 49 lots. The median Gunther Uecker photograph sells for $172 across 1 lots. The median Gunther Uecker work on paper sells for $1,548 across 2 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Gunther Uecker prints typically sell for $886–$5,104 (the middle half of 28 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Gunther Uecker prints typically sell for $1,443–$3,239 (the middle half of 21 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 Gunther Uecker print?
Based on 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gunther Uecker print is $2,722. 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 Gunther Uecker's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Gunther Uecker print is $10,208. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Gunther Uecker photograph?
Based on 1 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gunther Uecker photograph is $172. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Gunther Uecker's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Gunther Uecker photograph is $172. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Gunther Uecker print?
Based on 28 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Gunther Uecker print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,062, 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 Gunther Uecker print?
Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Gunther Uecker print (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,042, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Gunther Uecker's auction record?
Gunther Uecker's auction record is $516,269, set in 2026.
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