Isaac Grünewald (1888–1946)
What is Isaac Grünewald’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 500 auction results for Isaac Grünewald at 7 houses since 1992. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,892 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,071–$13,229, n=55). The auction record is $1,477,669 for Cirkus (2025, Bukowskis). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cirkus, 1918 | Duk | $1,477,669 | Bukowskis | Nov 2025 |
| 2 | Interiör (Interior), 1889 | Oil paint | $334,255 | Christie's | Oct 2006 |
| 3 | Den Violetta Skuggan, Fontenay-aux-Roses | Oil on canvas | $255,000 | Bukowskis | Nov 1993 |
| 4 | Den Flygande Holländaren (Soluppgång), 1916 | Duk | $248,037 | Bukowskis | Nov 2025 |
| 5 | Anna, 1917 | Olja på duk | $212,706 | Bukowskis | May 2026 |
| 6 | Par under Edens Äppelträd, 1943 | Tempera på duk | $163,599 | Bukowskis | Nov 2025 |
| 7 | Utsikt fran ateljen mot Gamla Stan | Pastel | $125,000 | Bukowskis | Nov 1993 |
| 8 | Liggande modell | Oil/panel | $70,000 | Bukowskis | Apr 1994 |
| 9 | GRUNEWALD, ISAAC (1889-1946) | Oil/panel | $58,000 | Bukowskis | Apr 1994 |
| 10 | Blomsterstilleben, 1916 | Duk | $57,809 | Bukowskis | May 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 65 | $11,872 |
| Other | 48 | $2,592 |
| Works on paper | 14 | $2,203 |
| Prints | 6 | $1,275 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 58 | $10,528 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 65 | $3,378 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 500 results from 7 houses · How we compute these figures
Isaac Grünewald is a Swedish artist with 719 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $4,971. 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 Isaac Grünewald sold in 2026 for $12,721, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 499 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Isaac Grünewald work is $4,971.
The median Isaac Grünewald painting sells for $10,478 across 244 lots.
The median Isaac Grünewald work on paper sells for $2,381 across 139 lots.
The median Isaac Grünewald print sells for $1,193 across 25 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Isaac Grünewald paintings typically sell for $7,471–$24,986 (the middle half of 107 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Isaac Grünewald work on papers typically sell for $934–$4,568 (the middle half of 49 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 | 28 | $1,193†‡ | $27,018 | 89.3% | 2025-01-21 |
| Paintings | 345 | $10,478†‡ | $1.5M | 70.7% | 2026-06-11 |
| Works on Paper | 172 | $2,381†‡ | $125,000 | 80.8% | 2026-10-13 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 17 | $163,599†‡ | $1.5M | — | 2026-10-08 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Isaac Grünewald's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (28 lots) median $1,193 with 89.3% sell-through. Paintings (345 lots) median $10,478, record $1,477,669. A typical Isaac Grünewald painting sells for around 8.8× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 17 lots) the median is $163,599.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $677–$2,222†‡ | $1,193†‡ | $2,583† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $275–$2,595†‡ | $493†‡ | $27,018 |
† 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) | 39 | $3,708–$10,388†‡ | $6,083†‡ | $62,000† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 107 | $7,471–$24,986†‡ | $11,387†‡ | $1.2M‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $64,968–$230,371†‡ | $163,599†‡ | $1.5M |
† 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) | 49 | $934–$4,568‡ | $1,778‡ | $36,475‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 34 | $1,762–$5,995†‡ | $2,990†‡ | $125,000 |
† 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 | 2025 | $1.5M |
| Paintings | 2025 | $1.2M‡ |
| Works on Paper | 1993 | $125,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $36,475‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $27,018 |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $6,889† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 Isaac Grünewald worth?
Across 499 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Isaac Grünewald work is $4,971. The median Isaac Grünewald painting sells for $10,478 across 244 lots. The median Isaac Grünewald work on paper sells for $2,381 across 139 lots. The median Isaac Grünewald print sells for $1,193 across 25 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Isaac Grünewald paintings typically sell for $7,471–$24,986 (the middle half of 107 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Isaac Grünewald work on papers typically sell for $934–$4,568 (the middle half of 49 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 Isaac Grünewald painting?
Based on 244 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Isaac Grünewald painting is $10,478. 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 Isaac Grünewald's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Isaac Grünewald painting is $1,477,669.
What is the average price of a Isaac Grünewald work on paper?
Based on 139 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Isaac Grünewald work on paper is $2,381. 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 Isaac Grünewald's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Isaac Grünewald work on paper is $125,000.
What is the average price of a Isaac Grünewald print?
Based on 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Isaac Grünewald print is $1,193. 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 Isaac Grünewald's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Isaac Grünewald print is $27,018.
What is the average price of a medium Isaac Grünewald painting?
Based on 107 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Isaac Grünewald painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $11,387, 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 Isaac Grünewald work on paper?
Based on 49 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Isaac Grünewald work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,778, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Isaac Grünewald's auction record?
Isaac Grünewald's auction record is $1,477,669, set in 2025.
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