Kathe Kollwitz (1867–1945)
Kathe Kollwitz is a German artist with 566 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $1,400. 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 Kathe Kollwitz is recorded as sold in 2026 for $2,738; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Kathe Kollwitz on OpeningBid →What is a Kathe Kollwitz work worth?
Across 347 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kathe Kollwitz work is $1,400.
The median Kathe Kollwitz print sells for $1,400 across 306 lots.
The median Kathe Kollwitz work on paper sells for $14,832 across 10 lots.
The median Kathe Kollwitz sculpture sells for $23,116 across 2 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Kathe Kollwitz prints typically sell for $546–$2,591 (the middle half of 229 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Kathe Kollwitz prints typically sell for $1,159–$3,795 (the middle half of 40 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 | 453 | $1,400†‡ | $66,180‡ | 67.5% | 2026-08-14 |
| Works on Paper | 14 | $14,832‡ | $90,957 | 71.4% | 2026-08-26 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 7 | $23,116‡ | $45,309 | 28.6% | 2012-12-05 |
| Photography | 4 | $854‡ | $1,495 | — | 2019-04-18 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 18 | $20,363‡ | $90,957 | — | 2024-11-19 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 229 | $546–$2,591†‡ | $1,301†‡ | $21,636‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 40 | $1,159–$3,795†‡ | $1,932†‡ | $66,180‡ |
† 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) | 5 | $3,076–$36,383‡ | $5,500‡ | $90,957 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $90,957 |
| Prints & Editions | 2008 | $66,180‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $64,018 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2007 | $45,309 |
| Prints & Editions | 2008 | $21,636‡ |
| Photography | 2000 | $1,495 |
| Photography | 2019 | $1,458‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2012 | $924‡ |
‡ 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 Kathe Kollwitz worth?
Across 347 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kathe Kollwitz work is $1,400. The median Kathe Kollwitz print sells for $1,400 across 306 lots. The median Kathe Kollwitz work on paper sells for $14,832 across 10 lots. The median Kathe Kollwitz sculpture sells for $23,116 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Kathe Kollwitz prints typically sell for $546–$2,591 (the middle half of 229 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Kathe Kollwitz prints typically sell for $1,159–$3,795 (the middle half of 40 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 Kathe Kollwitz print?
Based on 306 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kathe Kollwitz print is $1,400. 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 Kathe Kollwitz's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Kathe Kollwitz print is $66,180. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Kathe Kollwitz work on paper?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kathe Kollwitz work on paper is $14,832. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Kathe Kollwitz's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Kathe Kollwitz work on paper is $90,957.
What is the average price of a small Kathe Kollwitz print?
Based on 229 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Kathe Kollwitz print (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,301, 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 Kathe Kollwitz print?
Based on 40 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Kathe Kollwitz print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,932, 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 Kathe Kollwitz's auction record?
Kathe Kollwitz's auction record is $90,957, set in 2012.
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