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# Martin Kippenberger (1953–1997)

Martin Kippenberger is a German artist with 67 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $10,237. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Martin Kippenberger sold in 2020 for $178,874, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Martin Kippenberger work worth?

Across 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Martin Kippenberger work is $10,237.

The median Martin Kippenberger work on paper sells for $8,090 across 11 lots.

The median Martin Kippenberger print sells for $1,080 across 11 lots.

The median Martin Kippenberger painting sells for $158,287 across 14 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 15 | $1,080‡ | $18,232 | 73.3% | 2024-11-13 |
| Paintings | 14 | $158,287‡ | $1.7M‡ | — | 2020-07-30 |
| Works on Paper | 17 | $8,090‡ | $53,348 | 64.7% | 2019-11-19 |
| Photography | 2 | $4,269‡ | $4,269‡ | 50% | 2004-05-15 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 10 | $182,376‡ | $1.7M‡ | — | 2020-07-30 |

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

Martin Kippenberger's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (15 lots) median $1,080 with 73.3% sell-through. Paintings (14 lots) median $158,287, record $1,651,952. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Martin Kippenberger painting sells for around 147× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 10 lots) the median is $182,376.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $713–$13,574‡ | $2,057‡ | $18,232 |

‡ 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) | 8 | $76,633–$159,105 | $113,943 | $566,541 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $169,513–$523,791‡ | $285,119‡ | $1.7M‡ |

‡ 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) | 5 | $1,991–$8,090‡ | $6,032‡ | $18,867 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $47,139–$50,256‡ | $48,542‡ | $53,348 |

‡ 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 | 2019 | $1.7M‡ |
| Paintings | 2019 | $570,268 |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $53,348 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $50,256 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $18,232 |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $17,087 |
| Photography | 2004 | $4,269‡ |

‡ 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 Martin Kippenberger worth?

Across 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Martin Kippenberger work is $10,237. The median Martin Kippenberger work on paper sells for $8,090 across 11 lots. The median Martin Kippenberger print sells for $1,080 across 11 lots. The median Martin Kippenberger painting sells for $158,287 across 14 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Martin Kippenberger work on paper?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Martin Kippenberger work on paper is $8,090. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Martin Kippenberger's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Martin Kippenberger work on paper is $53,348.

### What is the average price of a Martin Kippenberger print?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Martin Kippenberger print is $1,080. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Martin Kippenberger's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Martin Kippenberger print is $18,232.

### What is the average price of a Martin Kippenberger painting?

Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Martin Kippenberger painting is $158,287. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Martin Kippenberger's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Martin Kippenberger painting is $1,651,952. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is Martin Kippenberger's auction record?

Martin Kippenberger's auction record is $1,651,952, set in 2019. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Martin Kippenberger auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/martin-kippenberger (updated 2026-11-01).

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.