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# Martin Kippenberger (1953–1997)

## What is Martin Kippenberger’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 495 auction results for Martin Kippenberger at 39 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $7,740 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,344–$31,077, n=33). The auction record is $22,565,000 for Untitled (oil on canvas) (2014, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1988 | Oil paint | $22,565,000 | Christie's | Nov 2014 |
| 2 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1988 | Oil paint | $18,645,000 | Christie's | May 2014 |
| 3 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1988 | Oil paint | $16,405,000 | Christie's | May 2015 |
| 4 | Ohne Titel (aus der Serie Das Floß der Medusa), 1996 | Oil paint | $11,127,506 | Phillips | Jun 2018 |
| 5 | Martin, ab in die Ecke und schäm dich (Martin, Into the Corner, You Should Be Ashamed of Yourself), 1989 | Mixed media installation | $9,520,000 | Christie's | May 2021 |
| 6 | Untitled (from the series Hand-Painted Pictures), 1992 | Oil paint | $5,097,016 | Christie's | Oct 2012 |
| 7 | Ohne Titel (Meine Lügen sind ehrliche), 1992 | Oil paint | $5,006,857 | Phillips | Mar 2019 |
| 8 | Untitled (from the Hand-Painted Picture Series), 1992 | Oil paint | $4,533,637 | Christie's | Jun 2015 |
| 9 | Fliegender Tanga (Flying Tanga), 1982-83 | Painting | $4,004,011 | Christie's | Feb 2010 |
| 10 | Untitled (from the series Hand Painted Pictures), 1992 | Oil paint | $3,780,000 | Christie's | May 2022 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 149 | $166,501 |
| Works on paper | 64 | $16,297 |
| Other | 92 | $14,032 |
| Sculpture | 20 | $11,853 |
| Photographs | 11 | $4,032 |
| Prints | 41 | $1,919 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 103 | $233,892 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 134 | $33,750 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 121 | $8,325 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 495 results from 39 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Martin Kippenberger is a German artist with 696 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $16,250. 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 Martin Kippenberger sold in 2026 for $91,925, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Martin Kippenberger work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Martin Kippenberger work worth?

Across 495 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Martin Kippenberger work is $16,250.

The median Martin Kippenberger painting sells for $163,800 across 144 lots.

The median Martin Kippenberger work on paper sells for $11,250 across 115 lots.

The median Martin Kippenberger print sells for $1,761 across 58 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Martin Kippenberger work on papers typically sell for $4,731–$18,682 (the middle half of 86 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Martin Kippenberger paintings typically sell for $36,982–$187,834 (the middle half of 76 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 | 85 | $1,761†‡ | $204,428 | 68.2% | 2026-07-09 |
| Paintings | 169 | $163,800†‡ | $22.6M | 85.2% | 2026-06-25 |
| Works on Paper | 152 | $11,250†‡ | $348,517 | 75.7% | 2026-09-23 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 41 | $12,104‡ | $2.1M | 65.9% | 2025-09-18 |
| Photography | 32 | $4,541‡ | $178,913 | 68.8% | 2025-12-16 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 123 | $307,664‡ | $22.6M | — | 2025-06-03 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Martin Kippenberger's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (85 lots) median $1,761 with 68.2% sell-through. Paintings (169 lots) median $163,800, record $22,565,000. A typical Martin Kippenberger painting sells for around 93× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 123 lots) the median is $307,664.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 22 | $945–$3,211†‡ | $1,875†‡ | $10,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 33 | $809–$5,126†‡ | $1,705†‡ | $87,500 |

† 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) | 6 | $9,279–$46,295‡ | $13,653‡ | $469,928 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 76 | $36,982–$187,834†‡ | $99,456†‡ | $3.8M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 55 | $220,759–$1.7M‡ | $611,396‡ | $22.6M |

† 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) | 86 | $4,731–$18,682†‡ | $9,315†‡ | $348,517 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 24 | $15,010–$72,486†‡ | $37,576†‡ | $327,600 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $2,254–$3,869 | $3,250 | $12,104 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $7,586–$44,050 | $18,301 | $2.1M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 13 | $28,498–$182,500‡ | $75,600‡ | $598,400 |

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

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $758–$23,728 | $6,757 | $178,913 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $3,165–$6,350‡ | $4,032‡ | $153,075 |

‡ 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 | 2014 | $22.6M |
| Paintings | 2014 | $18.6M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2011 | $2.1M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2006 | $598,400 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $348,517 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $327,600 |
| Prints & Editions | 2003 | $204,428 |
| Photography | 2013 | $178,913 |

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 495 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Martin Kippenberger work is $16,250. The median Martin Kippenberger painting sells for $163,800 across 144 lots. The median Martin Kippenberger work on paper sells for $11,250 across 115 lots. The median Martin Kippenberger print sells for $1,761 across 58 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Martin Kippenberger work on papers typically sell for $4,731–$18,682 (the middle half of 86 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Martin Kippenberger paintings typically sell for $36,982–$187,834 (the middle half of 76 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 Martin Kippenberger painting?

Based on 144 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Martin Kippenberger painting is $163,800. 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 Martin Kippenberger's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Martin Kippenberger painting is $22,565,000.

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

Based on 115 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Martin Kippenberger work on paper is $11,250. 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 Martin Kippenberger's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Martin Kippenberger work on paper is $348,517.

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

Based on 58 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Martin Kippenberger print is $1,761. 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 Martin Kippenberger's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Martin Kippenberger print is $204,428.

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

Based on 86 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Martin Kippenberger work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $9,315, 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 Martin Kippenberger painting?

Based on 76 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Martin Kippenberger painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $99,456, 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 Martin Kippenberger's auction record?

Martin Kippenberger's auction record is $22,565,000, set in 2014.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Martin Kippenberger auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/martin-kippenberger (updated 2026-11-03).

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.