Paul Klee (1879–1940)
Paul Klee is a Swiss artist with 224 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $7,812. 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 Paul Klee is recorded as sold in 2026 for $42,384; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 148 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Klee work is $7,812.
The median Paul Klee print sells for $398 across 87 lots.
The median Paul Klee work on paper sells for $83,282 across 37 lots.
The median Paul Klee painting sells for $253,406 across 7 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Paul Klee prints typically sell for $251–$10,319 (the middle half of 51 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Paul Klee work on papers typically sell for $50,138–$299,916 (the middle half of 32 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 | 116 | $398†‡ | $100,401 | 75% | 2026-10-10 |
| Paintings | 7 | $253,406† | $1.6M | — | 2026-04-17 |
| Works on Paper | 39 | $83,282‡ | $1.7M | 94.9% | 2026-04-17 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 25 | $275,831‡ | $1.7M | — | 2026-04-17 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paul Klee's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (116 lots) median $398 with 75% sell-through. Paintings (7 lots) median $253,406, record $1,628,996. A typical Paul Klee painting sells for around 636× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 25 lots) the median is $275,831.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 51 | $251–$10,319†‡ | $2,000†‡ | $100,401 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 21 | $33–$175†‡ | $53†‡ | $9,429 |
† 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) | 5 | $253,406–$556,198 | $286,159 | $1.6M |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 32 | $50,138–$299,916‡ | $82,351‡ | $1.7M |
‡ 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 | 2010 | $1.7M |
| Paintings | 2006 | $1.6M |
| Works on Paper | 2004 | $578,521 |
| Paintings | 1999 | $556,198 |
| Prints & Editions | 2007 | $100,401 |
| Prints & Editions | 1999 | $58,692 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Paul Klee worth?
Across 148 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Klee work is $7,812. The median Paul Klee print sells for $398 across 87 lots. The median Paul Klee work on paper sells for $83,282 across 37 lots. The median Paul Klee painting sells for $253,406 across 7 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Paul Klee prints typically sell for $251–$10,319 (the middle half of 51 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Paul Klee work on papers typically sell for $50,138–$299,916 (the middle half of 32 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 Paul Klee print?
Based on 87 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paul Klee print is $398. 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 Paul Klee's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Paul Klee print is $100,401.
What is the average price of a Paul Klee work on paper?
Based on 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paul Klee work on paper is $83,282. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Paul Klee's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Paul Klee work on paper is $1,726,778.
What is the average price of a small Paul Klee print?
Based on 51 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Paul Klee print (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,000, 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 small Paul Klee work on paper?
Based on 32 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Paul Klee work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $82,351, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Paul Klee's auction record?
Paul Klee's auction record is $1,726,778, set in 2010.
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