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# Lothar Quinte (1923–2000)

## What is Lothar Quinte’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 115 auction results for Lothar Quinte at 16 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,693 including buyer’s premium (middle half $661–$4,371, n=7). The auction record is $12,990 for Ohne Titel (Untitled) (2021, Karl & Faber). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ohne Titel (Untitled), 2000 | Oil on canvas | $12,990 | Karl & Faber | Jul 2021 |
| 2 | Untitled | Oil on canvas | $10,200 | Ketterer Kunst | Oct 2010 |
| 3 | 4/II/67, 1967 | Acryl auf Leinwand | $9,843 | Karl & Faber | Dec 2020 |
| 4 | Roter Schlitz | Oil on canvas | $9,514 | Ketterer Kunst | Oct 2011 |
| 5 | 9/II/66, 1966 | Acrylic on canvas | $6,324 | Karl & Faber | Dec 2024 |
| 6 | 28/1, 1965 | Acryl auf Leinwand | $6,055 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Jun 2022 |
| 7 | 9/II/66, 1966 | Acryl auf Leinwand | $5,755 | Karl & Faber | Dec 2020 |
| 8 | Schleierbild (Veil painting), 1960s | Oil on canvas | $5,250 | Karl & Faber | Dec 2025 |
| 9 | Untitled, circa 1976 | Öl auf Leinwand | $4,207 | Karl & Faber | Jun 2017 |
| 10 | Untitled, 1961 | Signée et datée au dos "quinte | $4,088 | Artcurial | Mar 2022 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 12 | $5,905 |
| Prints | 5 | $252 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 11 | $5,250 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $464 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 115 results from 16 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Lothar Quinte is a German artist with 149 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $749. 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 Lothar Quinte is recorded as sold in 2026 for $2,725; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Lothar Quinte work worth?

Across 114 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lothar Quinte work is $749.

The median Lothar Quinte print sells for $448 across 51 lots.

The median Lothar Quinte painting sells for $5,326 across 29 lots.

The median Lothar Quinte work on paper sells for $757 across 17 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Lothar Quinte prints typically sell for $191–$832 (the middle half of 38 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Lothar Quinte paintings typically sell for $3,510–$6,055 (the middle half of 21 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 | 62 | $448†‡ | $1,816 | 82.3% | 2026-07-11 |
| Paintings | 37 | $5,326†‡ | $12,990 | 78.4% | 2026-02-04 |
| Works on Paper | 19 | $757†‡ | $2,244 | 89.5% | 2025-07-18 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $5,413‡ | $5,413‡ | — | 2024-02-07 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $9,971‡ | $12,990 | — | 2023-07-12 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Lothar Quinte's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (62 lots) median $448 with 82.3% sell-through. Paintings (37 lots) median $5,326, record $12,990. A typical Lothar Quinte painting sells for around 12× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 6 lots) the median is $9,971.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $197–$654‡ | $374‡ | $1,816 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 38 | $191–$832†‡ | $454†‡ | $1,693 |

† 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) | 21 | $3,510–$6,055†‡ | $5,326†‡ | $9,843 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $5,787–$10,155‡ | $9,971‡ | $12,990 |

† 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) | 8 | $416–$676†‡ | $451†‡ | $1,296‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $936–$2,095†‡ | $2,010†‡ | $2,244 |

† 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 | 2021 | $12,990 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $10,200 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $5,413‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $2,244 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $2,119 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $1,693 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $1,003‡ |

‡ 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 Lothar Quinte worth?

Across 114 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lothar Quinte work is $749. The median Lothar Quinte print sells for $448 across 51 lots. The median Lothar Quinte painting sells for $5,326 across 29 lots. The median Lothar Quinte work on paper sells for $757 across 17 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Lothar Quinte prints typically sell for $191–$832 (the middle half of 38 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Lothar Quinte paintings typically sell for $3,510–$6,055 (the middle half of 21 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 Lothar Quinte print?

Based on 51 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lothar Quinte print is $448. 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 Lothar Quinte's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Lothar Quinte print is $1,816.

### What is the average price of a Lothar Quinte painting?

Based on 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lothar Quinte painting is $5,326. 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 Lothar Quinte's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Lothar Quinte painting is $12,990.

### What is the average price of a Lothar Quinte work on paper?

Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lothar Quinte work on paper is $757. 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 Lothar Quinte's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Lothar Quinte work on paper is $2,244.

### What is the average price of a medium Lothar Quinte print?

Based on 38 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Lothar Quinte print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $454, 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 Lothar Quinte painting?

Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Lothar Quinte painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $5,326, 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 Lothar Quinte's auction record?

Lothar Quinte's auction record is $12,990, set in 2021.

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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, “Lothar Quinte auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/lothar-quinte (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.