Katharina Fritsch (b. 1952)
What is Katharina Fritsch’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 134 auction results for Katharina Fritsch at 19 houses since 2002. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,840 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,715–$20,839, n=23). The auction record is $300,312 for Doktor (2026, Grisebach). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Doktor, 1997/99 | Polyester, acrylic paint. 190 × | $300,312 | Grisebach | Jun 2026 |
| 2 | Geist und Blutlache, 1988 | Lacquer | $281,326 | Christie's | Oct 2005 |
| 3 | Fliege, 2000 | Kunststoff, hochpigmentiertes Acryl und Bronze | $90,819 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Jun 2023 |
| 4 | Pudel, 1995 | Gips und schwarzes Pigment | $83,250 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Nov 2022 |
| 5 | Rattenkönig (Rat King), 1998 | Polyester and paint | $62,500 | Christie's | May 2009 |
| 6 | Rattenkönig (Rat King), 1998 | Polyester and paint | $62,500 | Christie's | May 2012 |
| 7 | Fliege (Fly), 2000 | Household paint and plastic | $56,250 | Christie's | Nov 2016 |
| 8 | Pudel, 1995 | Gips und schwarzes Pigment | $49,950 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Jun 2023 |
| 9 | Pudel (Poodle), 1995 | Painted plaster | $48,260 | Wright | Jan 2026 |
| 10 | Pudel (Poodle), 1995 | Plaster | $48,260 | Rago Arts | Jan 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 5 | $12,722 |
| Other | 19 | $10,080 |
| Prints | 5 | $6,250 |
| Sculpture | 71 | $5,298 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $41,962 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 84 | $6,150 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 134 results from 19 houses · How we compute these figures
Katharina Fritsch is a German artist with 169 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $5,298. 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 Katharina Fritsch sold in 2026 for $7,680, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 134 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Katharina Fritsch work is $5,298.
The median Katharina Fritsch sculpture sells for $6,187 across 90 lots.
The median Katharina Fritsch print sells for $1,249 across 14 lots.
The median Katharina Fritsch painting sells for $25,236 across 4 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Katharina Fritsch sculptures typically sell for $2,032–$15,120 (the middle half of 81 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 | 21 | $1,249†‡ | $12,722 | 66.7% | 2024-08-14 |
| Paintings | 4 | $25,236 | $43,153 | — | 2019-06-04 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 103 | $6,187‡ | $300,312 | 87.4% | 2026-10-14 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $83,250‡ | $300,312 | — | 2026-06-04 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Katharina Fritsch's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (21 lots) median $1,249 with 66.7% sell-through. Paintings (4 lots) median $25,236, record $43,153. A typical Katharina Fritsch painting sells for around 20× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 7 lots) the median is $83,250.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $602–$6,512 | $890 | $8,266 |
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 81 | $2,032–$15,120‡ | $6,000‡ | $90,819 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $36,327–$281,326‡ | $41,962‡ | $300,312 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $300,312 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2005 | $281,326 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $43,153 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $30,224 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $12,722 |
| Prints & Editions | 2007 | $8,266 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Katharina Fritsch worth?
Across 134 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Katharina Fritsch work is $5,298. The median Katharina Fritsch sculpture sells for $6,187 across 90 lots. The median Katharina Fritsch print sells for $1,249 across 14 lots. The median Katharina Fritsch painting sells for $25,236 across 4 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Katharina Fritsch sculptures typically sell for $2,032–$15,120 (the middle half of 81 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 Katharina Fritsch sculpture?
Based on 90 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Katharina Fritsch sculpture is $6,187. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Katharina Fritsch's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Katharina Fritsch sculpture is $300,312.
What is the average price of a Katharina Fritsch print?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Katharina Fritsch print is $1,249. 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 Katharina Fritsch's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Katharina Fritsch print is $12,722.
What is the average price of a small Katharina Fritsch sculpture?
Based on 81 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Katharina Fritsch sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $6,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Katharina Fritsch's auction record?
Katharina Fritsch's auction record is $300,312, set in 2026.
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