Martin Schongauer (1420–1491)
What is Martin Schongauer’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 297 auction results for Martin Schongauer at 25 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $8,717 including buyer’s premium (middle half $6,533–$38,511, n=19). The auction record is $547,563 for Der Tod Marias, umgeben von 12 Aposteln (2021, Galerie Kornfeld Auktionen Bern). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Der Tod Marias, umgeben von 12 Aposteln, 1473 | Engraving | $547,563 | Galerie Kornfeld Auktionen Bern | Sep 2021 |
| 2 | The Death of the Virgin | 1470-74, on laid paper, watermark Profile Head (Lehrs 73), a superb, rich impression of the second state (of three), printing very evenly, with great clarity, intense contrasts and much relief, trimmed inside the platemark but retaining a fillet of blank paper outside the borderline on all sides, in very good condition | $492,500 | Christie's | Jan 2019 |
| 3 | A censer, circa 1485 | Engraving | $262,376 | Karl & Faber | Nov 2018 |
| 4 | Saint Michael slaying the Dragon | 1469-74, on laid paper, watermark Gothic P with Flower (Stogdon 20), a fine, clear and even impression, printing with light vertical wiping marks, trimmed on or just inside the platemark but retaining a fillet of blank paper outside the borderline, in very good condition | $211,500 | Christie's | Jan 2017 |
| 5 | The Nativity, before 1474 | On laid paper, without watermark | $138,600 | Christie's | Oct 2024 |
| 6 | Christus vor Pilatus, 1480 | Engraving | $123,202 | Galerie Kornfeld Auktionen Bern | Sep 2021 |
| 7 | The Death of the Virgin | 1470-74, on laid paper, watermark Small Bull’s Head with Staff and Star (Stogdon BHX 11d), a fine impression of the very rare first state (of three), printing with great clarity and contrasts, a little dry in the upper left background, trimmed to or just inside the borderline, retaining a fillet of blank paper outside the borderline in places at left, a few tiny repairs at the sheet corners and edges, re-margined, generally in good condition | $112,500 | Christie's | Jan 2017 |
| 8 | The Virgin and Child in a Courtyard | Engraving | $112,452 | Christie's | Dec 2013 |
| 9 | The Madonna and Child with an Apple, circa 1475 | Engraving | $98,744 | Karl & Faber | May 2018 |
| 10 | Christ Carrying the Cross, 1614 | Engraving | $93,750 | Swann Auction Galleries | Apr 2015 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Prints | 190 | $8,313 |
| Other | 24 | $5,600 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 196 | $8,125 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 297 results from 25 houses · How we compute these figures
Martin Schongauer is a German artist with 405 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $6,000. 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 Schongauer sold in 2026 for $12,700, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 292 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Martin Schongauer work is $6,000.
The median Martin Schongauer print sells for $5,942 across 279 lots.
The median Martin Schongauer painting sells for $19,398 across 3 lots.
The median Martin Schongauer work on paper sells for $8,448 across 4 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Martin Schongauer prints typically sell for $3,319–$17,026 (the middle half of 259 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 | 349 | $5,942†‡ | $547,563 | 79.9% | 2026-10-29 |
| Paintings | 7 | $19,398† | $51,973† | 42.9% | 2008-03-18 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $8,448 | $55,825 | — | 2024-07-02 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $6,405‡ | $12,727 | — | 2025-01-05 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 15 | $112,452 | $547,563 | — | 2026-07-07 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Martin Schongauer's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (349 lots) median $5,942 with 79.9% sell-through. Paintings (7 lots) median $19,398, record $51,973. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $51,973 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Martin Schongauer painting sells for around 3.3× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 15 lots) the median is $112,452.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 259 | $3,319–$17,026†‡ | $5,942†‡ | $547,563 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $547,563 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $492,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $55,825 |
| Paintings | 2006 | $51,973† |
| Paintings | 2008 | $19,398 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $12,727 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $8,773 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $83‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Martin Schongauer worth?
Across 292 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Martin Schongauer work is $6,000. The median Martin Schongauer print sells for $5,942 across 279 lots. The median Martin Schongauer painting sells for $19,398 across 3 lots. The median Martin Schongauer work on paper sells for $8,448 across 4 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Martin Schongauer prints typically sell for $3,319–$17,026 (the middle half of 259 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 Schongauer print?
Based on 279 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Martin Schongauer print is $5,942. 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 Schongauer's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Martin Schongauer print is $547,563.
What is the average price of a small Martin Schongauer print?
Based on 259 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Martin Schongauer print (small (under 50 cm)) is $5,942, 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 Schongauer's auction record?
Martin Schongauer's auction record is $547,563, set in 2021.
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