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# Konrad Klapheck (1935–2023)

## What is Konrad Klapheck’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 202 auction results for Konrad Klapheck at 28 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $123,814 including buyer’s premium (middle half $7,316–$259,530, n=20). The auction record is $2,659,764 for Die Jagd nach dem Glück (2023, Ketterer Kunst). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Die Jagd nach dem Glück, 1984 | Oil on canvas | $2,659,764 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2023 |
| 2 | Der Mustergatte (Le Mari idéal), 1964 | Oil paint | $958,571 | Sotheby's | Oct 2025 |
| 3 | Die Frau im Mann, 1990 | Öl auf Leinwand | $877,913 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Jun 2024 |
| 4 | Lamento, 1986 | Oil on canvas | $766,460 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2023 |
| 5 | La partenaire dangereuse, 1958 | Oil paint | $658,899 | Christie's | Jun 2019 |
| 6 | Royal, 1957 | Oil on canvas | $596,978 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2018 |
| 7 | Lolita, 1969 | Oil on canvas | $520,243 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2023 |
| 8 | Die Technik der Eroberung, 1965 | Oil on canvas | $498,256 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2024 |
| 9 | Die Terroristin, 1971 | Huile sur toile | $446,064 | Christie's | Jun 2018 |
| 10 | Im Zeichen der Angst, 1963 | Oil on canvas | $409,898 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2022 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 42 | $261,741 |
| Works on paper | 9 | $41,521 |
| Other | 10 | $14,821 |
| Prints | 15 | $665 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 43 | $208,683 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 14 | $136,933 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $1,176 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 202 results from 28 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Konrad Klapheck is a German artist with 272 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $1,060. 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 Konrad Klapheck is recorded as sold in 2026 for $1,249; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Konrad Klapheck work worth?

Across 202 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Konrad Klapheck work is $1,060.

The median Konrad Klapheck print sells for $615 across 94 lots.

The median Konrad Klapheck painting sells for $248,643 across 46 lots.

The median Konrad Klapheck work on paper sells for $28,780 across 26 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Konrad Klapheck prints typically sell for $443–$984 (the middle half of 83 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Konrad Klapheck paintings typically sell for $173,915–$343,501 (the middle half of 34 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 | $615†‡ | $9,572‡ | 81% | 2026-05-06 |
| Paintings | 48 | $248,643†‡ | $2.7M | 95.8% | 2026-06-19 |
| Works on Paper | 32 | $28,780†‡ | $246,158‡ | 81.3% | 2026-06-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 45 | $265,333‡ | $2.7M | — | 2026-06-19 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Konrad Klapheck's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (116 lots) median $615 with 81% sell-through. Paintings (48 lots) median $248,643, record $2,659,764. A typical Konrad Klapheck painting sells for around 404× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 45 lots) the median is $265,333.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 83 | $443–$984†‡ | $624†‡ | $9,572‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $253–$1,455†‡ | $565†‡ | $2,033 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 34 | $173,915–$343,501†‡ | $248,643†‡ | $658,899 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $159,727–$850,050‡ | $497,163‡ | $2.7M |

† 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) | 6 | $1,572–$3,287† | $2,649† | $9,077 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $19,602–$50,621‡ | $31,212‡ | $68,114 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $44,529–$105,163‡ | $59,170‡ | $246,158‡ |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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 | 2023 | $2.7M |
| Paintings | 2025 | $958,571 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $246,158‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $120,941 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $9,572‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $4,743‡ |

‡ 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 Konrad Klapheck worth?

Across 202 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Konrad Klapheck work is $1,060. The median Konrad Klapheck print sells for $615 across 94 lots. The median Konrad Klapheck painting sells for $248,643 across 46 lots. The median Konrad Klapheck work on paper sells for $28,780 across 26 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Konrad Klapheck prints typically sell for $443–$984 (the middle half of 83 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Konrad Klapheck paintings typically sell for $173,915–$343,501 (the middle half of 34 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 Konrad Klapheck print?

Based on 94 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Konrad Klapheck print is $615. 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 Konrad Klapheck's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Konrad Klapheck print is $9,572. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a Konrad Klapheck painting?

Based on 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Konrad Klapheck painting is $248,643. 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 Konrad Klapheck's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Konrad Klapheck painting is $2,659,764.

### What is the average price of a Konrad Klapheck work on paper?

Based on 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Konrad Klapheck work on paper is $28,780. 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 Konrad Klapheck's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Konrad Klapheck work on paper is $246,158. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a small Konrad Klapheck print?

Based on 83 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Konrad Klapheck print (small (under 50 cm)) is $624, 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 Konrad Klapheck painting?

Based on 34 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Konrad Klapheck painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $248,643, 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 Konrad Klapheck's auction record?

Konrad Klapheck's auction record is $2,659,764, set in 2023.

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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, “Konrad Klapheck auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/konrad-klapheck (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.