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# Käthe Kollwitz (1867–1945)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 1,498 auction results for Käthe Kollwitz at 74 houses since 1989. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,864 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,427–$26,999, n=95). The auction record is $1,410,696 for Pietà (2022, Galerie Kornfeld Auktionen Bern). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Die Freiwilligen, 1921 | Bleistift, mit Deckweiss gehöht und korrigiert, auf zwei zusammengeklebten Bogen | $1,108,660 | Galerie Kornfeld Auktionen Bern | Sep 2024 |
| 2 | Liebespaar - Sich umschlingendes Paar, 1909 | Chalk and black charcoal, lightly wiped in places | $657,076 | Galerie Kornfeld Auktionen Bern | Sep 2021 |
| 3 | Mutter, sich über ihre bedrohten Kinder stürzend, 1922 | Brush ink drawing | $502,145 | Galerie Kornfeld Auktionen Bern | Sep 2020 |
| 4 | Inspiration, 1904 | Charcoal on Ingres laid paper | $359,876 | Galerie Kornfeld Auktionen Bern | Sep 2024 |
| 5 | Stehende nackte Frau mit Kind im Arm, 1900 | Kreiden, nicht fixiert | $357,383 | Galerie Kornfeld Auktionen Bern | Jun 2019 |
| 6 | Frau mit Sense, 1905 | Charcoal drawing, lightly heightened with white, on firm grey paper | $318,493 | Galerie Kornfeld Auktionen Bern | Sep 2025 |
| 7 | Kauernde Frau mit Kind im Schoss, 1916 | Charcoal drawing on Ingres Japan laid paper with watermark | $318,493 | Galerie Kornfeld Auktionen Bern | Sep 2025 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pietà, 1903 | Drawing stone and the clay stone for the background in blue-black | $1,410,696 | Galerie Kornfeld Auktionen Bern | Jun 2022 |
| 2 | Selbstbildnis en face, 1904 | Chalk and brush lithograph printed from three stones | $985,906 | Galerie Kornfeld Auktionen Bern | Sep 2021 |
| 3 | Mütter, 1918 | Etching and emery, overdrawn with black ink, opaque white, charcoal and pencil | $383,294 | Galerie Kornfeld Auktionen Bern | Sep 2021 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 50 | $76,893 |
| Sculpture | 49 | $22,124 |
| Other | 43 | $7,050 |
| Prints | 774 | $2,558 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 193 | $3,750 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 665 | $3,000 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 1,498 results from 74 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Käthe Kollwitz is a German artist with 1,897 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $2,373. 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 Käthe Kollwitz sold in 2026 for $2,761, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Käthe Kollwitz work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Käthe Kollwitz work worth?

Across 1,464 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Käthe Kollwitz work is $2,373.

The median Käthe Kollwitz print sells for $2,090 across 1,212 lots.

The median Käthe Kollwitz work on paper sells for $56,700 across 71 lots.

The median Käthe Kollwitz sculpture sells for $22,062 across 60 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Käthe Kollwitz prints typically sell for $1,064–$4,040 (the middle half of 933 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Käthe Kollwitz prints typically sell for $1,250–$4,185 (the middle half of 233 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 | 1,435 | $2,090†‡ | $1.4M | 84.5% | 2026-10-29 |
| Paintings | 2 | $28,269‡ | $52,765‡ | — | 2020-12-02 |
| Works on Paper | 74 | $56,700†‡ | $1.1M | 95.9% | 2026-09-15 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 72 | $22,062†‡ | $208,041 | 83.3% | 2026-06-26 |
| Photography | 7 | $3,551†‡ | $11,250 | — | 2023-12-02 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 75 | $107,475‡ | $1.4M | — | 2026-09-15 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Käthe Kollwitz's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1,435 lots) median $2,090 with 84.5% sell-through. Paintings (2 lots) median $28,269, record $52,765. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Käthe Kollwitz painting sells for around 14× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 75 lots) the median is $107,475.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 933 | $1,064–$4,040†‡ | $2,091†‡ | $985,906 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 233 | $1,250–$4,185†‡ | $2,380†‡ | $1.4M |

† 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) | 32 | $27,456–$89,568†‡ | $49,721†‡ | $657,076 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 39 | $19,086–$101,198‡ | $62,575‡ | $1.1M |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 58 | $11,680–$45,495†‡ | $21,675†‡ | $208,041 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $3,551–$8,000‡ | $4,298‡ | $11,250 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $1.4M |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $1.1M |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $985,906 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $657,076 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2014 | $208,041 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $190,576 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $52,765‡ |
| Photography | 2022 | $11,250 |

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

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 worth?

Across 1,464 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Käthe Kollwitz work is $2,373. The median Käthe Kollwitz print sells for $2,090 across 1,212 lots. The median Käthe Kollwitz work on paper sells for $56,700 across 71 lots. The median Käthe Kollwitz sculpture sells for $22,062 across 60 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Käthe Kollwitz prints typically sell for $1,064–$4,040 (the middle half of 933 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Käthe Kollwitz prints typically sell for $1,250–$4,185 (the middle half of 233 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 Käthe Kollwitz print?

Based on 1,212 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Käthe Kollwitz print is $2,090. 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 Käthe Kollwitz's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Käthe Kollwitz print is $1,410,696.

### What is the average price of a Käthe Kollwitz work on paper?

Based on 71 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Käthe Kollwitz work on paper is $56,700. 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 Käthe Kollwitz's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Käthe Kollwitz work on paper is $1,108,660.

### What is the average price of a Käthe Kollwitz sculpture?

Based on 60 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Käthe Kollwitz sculpture is $22,062. 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 Käthe Kollwitz's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Käthe Kollwitz sculpture is $208,041.

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

Based on 933 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Käthe Kollwitz print (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,091, 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 Käthe Kollwitz print?

Based on 233 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Käthe Kollwitz print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,380, 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 Käthe Kollwitz's auction record?

Käthe Kollwitz's auction record is $1,410,696, set in 2022.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Käthe Kollwitz auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/kathe-kollwitz (updated 2026-11-02).

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.