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# Imi Knoebel (b. 1940)

## What is Imi Knoebel’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 1,016 auction results for Imi Knoebel at 40 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $25,920 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,621–$59,384, n=78). The auction record is $462,227 for Grace Kelly (2016, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grace Kelly, 1989 | Acrylic paint | $462,227 | Christie's | Oct 2016 |
| 2 | Revolver I, 2003 | Acrylic paint | $461,265 | Christie's | Apr 2017 |
| 3 | schief und schräg 2 (crooked and oblique 2), 2010 | Acrylic paint | $413,051 | Christie's | Mar 2018 |
| 4 | Zwilling, 1988 | Öl und Acryl auf Holz Zweiteilig insgesamt ca | $407,217 | Galerie Kornfeld Auktionen Bern | Jun 2018 |
| 5 | Zion, 1998 | Acrylic paint | $367,951 | Christie's | Apr 2019 |
| 6 | London I, 2003 | Acrylic paint | $325,249 | Christie's | Oct 2017 |
| 7 | LILOLA, 2002 | Acrylic on aluminum | $310,008 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2021 |
| 8 | o.T., 1978 | Painting | $277,200 | Christie's | Mar 2022 |
| 9 | Trinity Bay | Acrylic on aluminium, in two parts | $276,705 | Sotheby's | Apr 2020 |
| 10 | Sonia, 1992 | Acrylic on panel | $268,102 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 201 | $49,887 |
| Other | 322 | $11,890 |
| Works on paper | 22 | $10,982 |
| Sculpture | 27 | $4,673 |
| Prints | 57 | $1,723 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 112 | $81,144 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 226 | $11,906 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 274 | $11,744 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 1,016 results from 40 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Imi Knoebel is a German artist with 1,257 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $9,390. 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 Imi Knoebel sold in 2026 for $143,270, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**2 Imi Knoebel works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Imi Knoebel work worth?

Across 1,011 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Imi Knoebel work is $9,390.

The median Imi Knoebel painting sells for $21,596 across 232 lots.

The median Imi Knoebel print sells for $1,487 across 178 lots.

The median Imi Knoebel work on paper sells for $10,320 across 159 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Imi Knoebel prints typically sell for $930–$2,652 (the middle half of 126 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Imi Knoebel paintings typically sell for $8,821–$49,262 (the middle half of 90 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 | 202 | $1,487†‡ | $70,740 | 88.1% | 2026-09-03 |
| Paintings | 251 | $21,596†‡ | $462,227 | 92.4% | 2026-06-25 |
| Works on Paper | 182 | $10,320†‡ | $232,060 | 87.4% | 2026-06-11 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 144 | $15,146†‡ | $461,265 | 88.2% | 2026-10-23 |
| Photography | 8 | $2,336†‡ | $22,330 | 62.5% | 2025-11-06 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 67 | $150,220‡ | $462,227 | — | 2026-10-23 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Imi Knoebel's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (202 lots) median $1,487 with 88.1% sell-through. Paintings (251 lots) median $21,596, record $462,227. A typical Imi Knoebel painting sells for around 15× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 67 lots) the median is $150,220.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 32 | $448–$2,325†‡ | $1,034†‡ | $9,270 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 126 | $930–$2,652†‡ | $1,379†‡ | $15,856‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 15 | $5,457–$12,146†‡ | $7,273†‡ | $70,740 |

† 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 | $8,325–$20,000†‡ | $11,834†‡ | $163,458 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 90 | $8,821–$49,262†‡ | $14,396†‡ | $166,501 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 62 | $57,077–$152,859‡ | $91,814‡ | $462,227 |

† 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) | 69 | $6,055–$18,750†‡ | $9,061†‡ | $164,727 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 85 | $6,222–$17,389†‡ | $9,335†‡ | $126,203 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $26,220–$69,359 | $52,171 | $232,060 |

† 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) | 89 | $4,673–$28,258†‡ | $8,820†‡ | $154,777 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $8,320–$75,680‡ | $9,924‡ | $244,698 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 25 | $74,002–$148,725‡ | $110,871‡ | $461,265 |

† 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 | 2016 | $462,227 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2017 | $461,265 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2018 | $413,051 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $407,217 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $232,060 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $164,727 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $70,740 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $56,730‡ |

‡ 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 Imi Knoebel worth?

Across 1,011 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Imi Knoebel work is $9,390. The median Imi Knoebel painting sells for $21,596 across 232 lots. The median Imi Knoebel print sells for $1,487 across 178 lots. The median Imi Knoebel work on paper sells for $10,320 across 159 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Imi Knoebel prints typically sell for $930–$2,652 (the middle half of 126 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Imi Knoebel paintings typically sell for $8,821–$49,262 (the middle half of 90 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 Imi Knoebel painting?

Based on 232 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Imi Knoebel painting is $21,596. 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 Imi Knoebel's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Imi Knoebel painting is $462,227.

### What is the average price of a Imi Knoebel print?

Based on 178 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Imi Knoebel print is $1,487. 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 Imi Knoebel's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Imi Knoebel print is $70,740.

### What is the average price of a Imi Knoebel work on paper?

Based on 159 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Imi Knoebel work on paper is $10,320. 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 Imi Knoebel's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Imi Knoebel work on paper is $232,060.

### What is the average price of a medium Imi Knoebel print?

Based on 126 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Imi Knoebel print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,379, 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 medium Imi Knoebel painting?

Based on 90 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Imi Knoebel painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $14,396, 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 Imi Knoebel's auction record?

Imi Knoebel's auction record is $462,227, set in 2016.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Imi Knoebel auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/imi-knoebel (updated 2026-11-02).

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.