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# Mathias Goeritz (1915–1990)

## What is Mathias Goeritz’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 155 auction results for Mathias Goeritz at 22 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $42,480 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,763–$90,337, n=10). The auction record is $583,352 for Mensaje (2006, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mensaje, 1970 | Gold paint on stainless steel, mounted on wood | $583,352 | Christie's | Nov 2006 |
| 2 | Mensaje | Goldleaf on wood | $341,000 | Phillips | Nov 2015 |
| 3 | Mensaje, 1967 | Panels | $317,000 | Christie's | May 2016 |
| 4 | Message, 1960 | Gold leaf on wood with wood relief | $275,000 | Christie's | Oct 2020 |
| 5 | MENSAJE | Painting | $225,000 | Sotheby's | Jun 2020 |
| 6 | El animal herido, 1951 | Sculpture | $203,200 | Sotheby's | Nov 2023 |
| 7 | Mensaje dorado | Thin perforated gold metal on wood | $161,000 | Phillips | May 2015 |
| 8 | Anaconda Mockup, 1978 | Painted wood | $125,000 | Bonhams | May 2014 |
| 9 | Mensaje, 2015 | Sculpture | $125,000 | Phillips | May 2016 |
| 10 | Mensaje, 1915 | Wood | $125,000 | Christie's | Jul 2020 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 22 | $81,575 |
| Paintings | 8 | $42,875 |
| Sculpture | 24 | $21,115 |
| Works on paper | 5 | $2,294 |
| Prints | 13 | $780 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $106,250 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 40 | $36,318 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $6,272 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 155 results from 22 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Mathias Goeritz is a German artist with 215 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $5,477. 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 Mathias Goeritz sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $49,008 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Mathias Goeritz work worth?

Across 154 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mathias Goeritz work is $5,477.

The median Mathias Goeritz sculpture sells for $25,142 across 46 lots.

The median Mathias Goeritz print sells for $1,078 across 48 lots.

The median Mathias Goeritz work on paper sells for $4,417 across 9 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Mathias Goeritz prints typically sell for $815–$1,450 (the middle half of 40 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 | 50 | $1,078†‡ | $6,439† | 96% | 2026-07-30 |
| Paintings | 9 | $42,875† | $225,000 | 66.7% | 2024-11-27 |
| Works on Paper | 12 | $4,417† | $25,066 | 75% | 2026-09-08 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 59 | $25,142†‡ | $287,302† | 78% | 2026-07-02 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 20 | $133,662† | $583,352 | — | 2026-05-21 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Mathias Goeritz's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (50 lots) median $1,078 with 96% sell-through. Paintings (9 lots) median $42,875, record $225,000. A typical Mathias Goeritz painting sells for around 40× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 20 lots) the median is $133,662.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $1,197–$2,219†‡ | $1,458†‡ | $6,439† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 40 | $815–$1,450† | $1,031† | $4,375 |

† 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) | 6 | $35,070–$117,681† | $42,875† | $225,000 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $778–$5,665† | $4,104† | $25,066 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $4,171–$11,250† | $6,563† | $60,456 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 17 | $34,182–$100,000† | $62,500† | $203,200 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $33,307–$120,312† | $50,452† | $287,302† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $287,302† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $275,000 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $225,000 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $142,324† |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $25,066 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $20,800 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $6,439† |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $4,375 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Mathias Goeritz worth?

Across 154 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mathias Goeritz work is $5,477. The median Mathias Goeritz sculpture sells for $25,142 across 46 lots. The median Mathias Goeritz print sells for $1,078 across 48 lots. The median Mathias Goeritz work on paper sells for $4,417 across 9 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Mathias Goeritz prints typically sell for $815–$1,450 (the middle half of 40 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 Mathias Goeritz sculpture?

Based on 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Mathias Goeritz sculpture is $25,142. 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 Mathias Goeritz's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Mathias Goeritz sculpture is $287,302. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $287,302 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a Mathias Goeritz print?

Based on 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Mathias Goeritz print is $1,078. 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 Mathias Goeritz's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Mathias Goeritz print is $6,439. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $6,439 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a Mathias Goeritz work on paper?

Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Mathias Goeritz work on paper is $4,417. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Mathias Goeritz's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Mathias Goeritz work on paper is $25,066.

### What is the average price of a medium Mathias Goeritz print?

Based on 40 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Mathias Goeritz print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,031, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a small Mathias Goeritz sculpture?

Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Mathias Goeritz sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $6,563, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Mathias Goeritz's auction record?

Mathias Goeritz's auction record is $583,352, set in 2006.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.