Matthäus (1869–1939)
Matthäus is an Austrian artist with 37 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $1,923. 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 Matthäus sold in 2025 for $4,541, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Matthäus on OpeningBid →What is a Matthäus work worth?
Across 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Matthäus work is $1,923.
The median Matthäus painting sells for $3,550 across 17 lots.
The median Matthäus work on paper sells for $757 across 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 24 | $3,550†‡ | $13,313 | 70.8% | 2025-11-21 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $757‡ | $1,479 | 80% | 2021-06-02 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $1,406–$6,361‡ | $1,923‡ | $6,361 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $2,337–$5,258†‡ | $3,855†‡ | $13,313 |
† 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 | 1994 | $5,500‡ |
| Paintings | 2025 | $4,541 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $1,188‡ |
‡ 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 Matthäus worth?
Across 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Matthäus work is $1,923. The median Matthäus painting sells for $3,550 across 17 lots. The median Matthäus work on paper sells for $757 across 4 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 Matthäus painting?
Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Matthäus painting is $3,550. 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 Matthäus's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Matthäus painting is $13,313.
What is the average price of a medium Matthäus painting?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Matthäus painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,855, 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 Matthäus's auction record?
Matthäus's auction record is $13,313.
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