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# Käthe Kollwitz, German (1867–1945)

## What is Käthe Kollwitz, German’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 16 auction results for Käthe Kollwitz, German at 1 houses since 2019. Over the last 24 months the median price was $305 including buyer’s premium (middle half $175–$395, n=9). The auction record is $897 for SELBSTBILDNIS (2025, Waddingtons). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.


**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SELBSTBILDNIS, 1912 | Etching and aquatint in sepia on wove paper signed in pla | $897 | Waddingtons | Oct 2025 |
| 2 | BRUSTBILD EINER ARBEITERFRAU MIT BLAUEM TUCH, 1903 | Lithograph in colours on wove paper sheet 19.8 x 15.4 in — 5 | $538 | Waddingtons | Oct 2025 |
| 3 | Beratung, circa 1948 | Etching and aquatint in black on wove paper printed by Ve | $395 | Waddingtons | Oct 2025 |
| 4 | SELBSTBILDNIS, 1912 | Etching in black on wove paper later impression plate 5.6 | $329 | Waddingtons | Apr 2026 |
| 5 | AUFRUHR | Etching, drypoint, and aquatint on wove paper from the se | $305 | Waddingtons | Oct 2025 |
| 6 | HAMBURG TAVERN, 1901 | Etching on paper initialed in the plate lower left | $297 | Waddingtons | Feb 2025 |
| 7 | FOLIO OF 10 LITHOGRAPHS | Lithographs on paper ten loose prints plus one title page in | $175 | Waddingtons | Feb 2025 |
| 8 | SELBSTBILDNIS AM TISCH, 1893 | Etching and aquatint in black on wove paper printed by Al | $134 | Waddingtons | Oct 2025 |
| 9 | SELBSTBILD, 1924 | Lithograph on wove paper signed, titled, and dated in plate | $126 | Waddingtons | Oct 2025 |
| 10 | FOLIO OF 10 LITHOGRAPHIC PRINTS | Lithographs on paper Ten loose lithographic-reproduction pri | $91 | Waddingtons | Aug 2023 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Prints | 10 | $301 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $297 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 16 results from 1 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Käthe Kollwitz, German is a German artist with 16 auction lots recorded since 2019, median price $301.

A work by Käthe Kollwitz, German sold in 2026 for $329, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Käthe Kollwitz, German work worth?

Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Käthe Kollwitz, German work is $301.

The median Käthe Kollwitz, German print sells for $301 across 15 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 15 | $301 | $897 | — | 2026-04-30 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | — | — | — | 2020-09-24 |

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $134–$329 | $297 | $897 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $897 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $538 |

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 Käthe Kollwitz, German worth?

Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Käthe Kollwitz, German work is $301. The median Käthe Kollwitz, German print sells for $301 across 15 lots.

### What is the average price of a Käthe Kollwitz, German print?

Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Käthe Kollwitz, German print is $301.

### What is Käthe Kollwitz, German's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Käthe Kollwitz, German print is $897.

### What is Käthe Kollwitz, German's auction record?

Käthe Kollwitz, German's auction record is $897, set in 2025.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 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.