Jürgen Messensee (1936–2024)
What is Jürgen Messensee’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 164 auction results for Jürgen Messensee at 7 houses since 2009. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,316 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,206–$3,884, n=11). The auction record is $28,048 for Untitled (oil and coloured chalk on canvas) (2017, Dorotheum). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (oil and coloured chalk on canvas), 1936 | — | $28,048 | Dorotheum | Jun 2017 |
| 2 | Odaliske, mixed media on canvas, 1936 | Mixed media | $22,215 | Dorotheum | Nov 2017 |
| 3 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1985 | Oil on canvas; unframed | $16,846 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Nov 2016 |
| 4 | E. hebt die Hand zum Mund, Öl, Alkyd und Kohle auf Leinwand, 1936 | Charcoal | $14,641 | Dorotheum | Nov 2020 |
| 5 | Infantin Maria Theresa, 1983 | Mixed media on canvas; unframed | $13,533 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Jun 2016 |
| 6 | Liegende Frau unter einer schwarzen Wolke, 1969 | Acrylic on canvas; framed | $12,401 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Jun 2025 |
| 7 | Zwei Mund, 1998 | Mixed media on canvas; unframed | $11,652 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Jun 2026 |
| 8 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1936 | Oil on canvas | $5,924 | Dorotheum | Nov 2017 |
| 9 | Untitled (mixed media on paper), 1982 | Mixed media on paper; unframed | $5,564 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Jan 2015 |
| 10 | Untitled (mixed media on paper), 1989 | Mixed media on paper; framed | $4,511 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Jun 2019 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 8 | $12,026 |
| Works on paper | 25 | $2,707 |
| Other | 22 | $1,322 |
| Prints | 5 | $296 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 24 | $3,158 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $2,256 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 164 results from 7 houses · How we compute these figures
Jürgen Messensee is an Austrian artist with 234 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $1,156. 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 Jürgen Messensee sold in 2026 for $2,388, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 148 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jürgen Messensee work is $1,156.
The median Jürgen Messensee work on paper sells for $2,406 across 21 lots.
The median Jürgen Messensee painting sells for $3,840 across 3 lots.
The median Jürgen Messensee print sells for $115 across 1 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 | 2 | $115 | $115 | 50% | 2018-04-26 |
| Paintings | 4 | $3,840 | $13,533 | 75% | 2026-03-25 |
| Works on Paper | 22 | $2,406† | $5,564 | 95.5% | 2022-03-09 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $28,048‡ | $64,164‡ | — | 2017-11-23 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Jürgen Messensee's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $115 with 50% sell-through. Paintings (4 lots) median $3,840, record $13,533. A typical Jürgen Messensee painting sells for around 33× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 9 lots) the median is $28,048.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $2,030–$2,707† | $2,256† | $5,564 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $1,821–$3,233† | $2,857† | $4,511 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2016 | $13,533 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $5,564 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $4,511 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $3,840 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $115 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Jürgen Messensee worth?
Across 148 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jürgen Messensee work is $1,156. The median Jürgen Messensee work on paper sells for $2,406 across 21 lots. The median Jürgen Messensee painting sells for $3,840 across 3 lots. The median Jürgen Messensee print sells for $115 across 1 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 Jürgen Messensee work on paper?
Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jürgen Messensee work on paper is $2,406. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Jürgen Messensee's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jürgen Messensee work on paper is $5,564.
What is the average price of a small Jürgen Messensee work on paper?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Jürgen Messensee work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,256, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a medium Jürgen Messensee work on paper?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Jürgen Messensee work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,857, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Jürgen Messensee's auction record?
Jürgen Messensee's auction record is $64,164, set in 2011. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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