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# FUSSMANN, KLAUS (b. 1938)

FUSSMANN, KLAUS is a German artist with 614 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $1,506. 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 FUSSMANN, KLAUS is recorded as sold in 2026 for $1,703; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a FUSSMANN, KLAUS work worth?

Across 387 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a FUSSMANN, KLAUS work is $1,506.

The median FUSSMANN, KLAUS print sells for $357 across 144 lots.

The median FUSSMANN, KLAUS work on paper sells for $2,257 across 138 lots.

The median FUSSMANN, KLAUS painting sells for $4,541 across 52 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) FUSSMANN, KLAUS prints typically sell for $291–$448 (the middle half of 108 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) FUSSMANN, KLAUS work on papers typically sell for $1,267–$2,653 (the middle half of 103 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 | 228 | $357‡ | $5,752 | 63.2% | 2025-07-16 |
| Paintings | 82 | $4,541†‡ | $17,026 | 63.4% | 2026-06-05 |
| Works on Paper | 180 | $2,257‡ | $12,602 | 76.7% | 2026-06-06 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 20 | $9,954‡ | $20,416‡ | — | 2025-12-04 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

FUSSMANN, KLAUS's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (228 lots) median $357 with 63.2% sell-through. Paintings (82 lots) median $4,541, record $17,026. A typical FUSSMANN, KLAUS painting sells for around 13× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 20 lots) the median is $9,954.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 108 | $291–$448‡ | $353‡ | $5,752 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 33 | $340–$572‡ | $442‡ | $3,398‡ |

‡ 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) | 27 | $2,781–$4,922‡ | $3,850‡ | $12,866 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 20 | $4,278–$7,696‡ | $5,824‡ | $17,026 |

‡ 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) | 103 | $1,267–$2,653‡ | $1,865‡ | $10,069‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 32 | $3,488–$5,468‡ | $4,541‡ | $12,602 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2018 | $17,026 |
| Paintings | 2005 | $13,448 |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $12,602 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $10,208‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $3,398‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $1,769‡ |

‡ 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 FUSSMANN, KLAUS worth?

Across 387 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a FUSSMANN, KLAUS work is $1,506. The median FUSSMANN, KLAUS print sells for $357 across 144 lots. The median FUSSMANN, KLAUS work on paper sells for $2,257 across 138 lots. The median FUSSMANN, KLAUS painting sells for $4,541 across 52 lots. Small (under 50 cm) FUSSMANN, KLAUS prints typically sell for $291–$448 (the middle half of 108 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) FUSSMANN, KLAUS work on papers typically sell for $1,267–$2,653 (the middle half of 103 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 FUSSMANN, KLAUS print?

Based on 144 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a FUSSMANN, KLAUS print is $357. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is FUSSMANN, KLAUS's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a FUSSMANN, KLAUS print is $5,752.

### What is the average price of a FUSSMANN, KLAUS work on paper?

Based on 138 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a FUSSMANN, KLAUS work on paper is $2,257. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is FUSSMANN, KLAUS's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a FUSSMANN, KLAUS work on paper is $12,602.

### What is the average price of a FUSSMANN, KLAUS painting?

Based on 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a FUSSMANN, KLAUS painting is $4,541. 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 FUSSMANN, KLAUS's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a FUSSMANN, KLAUS painting is $17,026.

### What is the average price of a small FUSSMANN, KLAUS print?

Based on 108 sold lots, the median auction price of a small FUSSMANN, KLAUS print (small (under 50 cm)) is $353, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a small FUSSMANN, KLAUS work on paper?

Based on 103 sold lots, the median auction price of a small FUSSMANN, KLAUS work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,865, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is FUSSMANN, KLAUS's auction record?

FUSSMANN, KLAUS's auction record is $20,416, set in 2013. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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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, “FUSSMANN, KLAUS auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/klaus-fussmann-2 (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.
