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# Katharina Grosse (b. 1961)

## What is Katharina Grosse’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 320 auction results for Katharina Grosse at 25 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $24,218 including buyer’s premium (middle half $12,809–$72,617, n=37). The auction record is $1,020,000 for Untitled (acrylic on canvas) (2019, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (acrylic on canvas), 2013 | Acrylic paint | $1,020,000 | Christie's | Sep 2019 |
| 2 | Ohne Titel (Acryl auf Leinwand), 2005 | Acrylic on canvas | $563,650 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2021 |
| 3 | Ohne Titel (Acryl auf Leinwand), 2015 | Acrylic on canvas | $499,230 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2019 |
| 4 | Ohne Titel (Acryl auf Leinwand), 2016 | Acrylic on canvas | $423,120 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2022 |
| 5 | Untitled (acrylic on canvas), 2000 | Acrylic paint | $403,701 | Christie's | Oct 2017 |
| 6 | Ohne Titel (Acryl auf Leinwand), 2017 | Acrylic paint | $381,196 | Phillips | Oct 2021 |
| 7 | Untitled (acrylic on canvas), 2014 | Acrylic paint | $361,623 | Christie's | Mar 2019 |
| 8 | Untitled, 2015 | Acrylic on canvas | $357,300 | Tajan | Jun 2023 |
| 9 | Ohne Titel (Acryl auf Leinwand), 2015 | Acryl auf Leinwand | $344,010 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Jun 2021 |
| 10 | O.T., 2013 | Acrylic on canvas | $341,027 | Phillips | Jun 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 147 | $82,565 |
| Works on paper | 12 | $22,761 |
| Other | 40 | $14,322 |
| Prints | 15 | $11,687 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 105 | $118,789 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 95 | $22,782 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $6,930 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 320 results from 25 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Katharina Grosse is a German artist with 366 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $23,605. 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 Grosse sold in 2026 for $130,639, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

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## What is a Katharina Grosse work worth?

Across 320 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Katharina Grosse work is $23,605.

The median Katharina Grosse painting sells for $59,283 across 177 lots.

The median Katharina Grosse print sells for $6,795 across 54 lots.

The median Katharina Grosse sculpture sells for $23,150 across 23 lots.

Large (over 120 cm) Katharina Grosse paintings typically sell for $70,524–$218,948 (the middle half of 100 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Katharina Grosse paintings typically sell for $13,722–$36,687 (the middle half of 63 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 | 56 | $6,795†‡ | $30,273 | 96.4% | 2026-07-11 |
| Paintings | 197 | $59,283†‡ | $1M | 89.8% | 2026-10-17 |
| Works on Paper | 19 | $21,961‡ | $72,173 | — | 2025-12-23 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 24 | $23,150‡ | $100,000 | 95.8% | 2026-01-22 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 70 | $178,583‡ | $1M | — | 2026-10-17 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Katharina Grosse's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (56 lots) median $6,795 with 96.4% sell-through. Paintings (197 lots) median $59,283, record $1,020,000. A typical Katharina Grosse painting sells for around 8.7× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 70 lots) the median is $178,583.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $3,027–$3,696‡ | $3,027‡ | $11,273 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 34 | $6,883–$16,650†‡ | $10,308†‡ | $30,273 |

† 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) | 10 | $5,373–$10,974‡ | $7,283‡ | $52,594 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 63 | $13,722–$36,687†‡ | $20,427†‡ | $144,898 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 100 | $70,524–$218,948†‡ | $130,906†‡ | $1M |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $15,761–$40,790 | $22,761 | $72,173 |

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $16,059–$55,438 | $24,647 | $100,000 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $26,398–$55,309 | $47,890 | $97,387 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2019 | $1M |
| Paintings | 2021 | $563,650 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $100,000 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2018 | $97,387 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $72,173 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $62,537 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $30,273 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $29,065 |

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 Katharina Grosse worth?

Across 320 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Katharina Grosse work is $23,605. The median Katharina Grosse painting sells for $59,283 across 177 lots. The median Katharina Grosse print sells for $6,795 across 54 lots. The median Katharina Grosse sculpture sells for $23,150 across 23 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Katharina Grosse paintings typically sell for $70,524–$218,948 (the middle half of 100 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Katharina Grosse paintings typically sell for $13,722–$36,687 (the middle half of 63 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 Grosse painting?

Based on 177 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Katharina Grosse painting is $59,283. 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 Grosse's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Katharina Grosse painting is $1,020,000.

### What is the average price of a Katharina Grosse print?

Based on 54 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Katharina Grosse print is $6,795. 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 Grosse's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Katharina Grosse print is $30,273.

### What is the average price of a Katharina Grosse sculpture?

Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Katharina Grosse sculpture is $23,150. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Katharina Grosse's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Katharina Grosse sculpture is $100,000.

### What is the average price of a large Katharina Grosse painting?

Based on 100 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Katharina Grosse painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $130,906, 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 Katharina Grosse painting?

Based on 63 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Katharina Grosse painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $20,427, 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 Katharina Grosse's auction record?

Katharina Grosse's auction record is $1,020,000, set in 2019.

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

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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.