Michael Buthe (1944–1994)
What is Michael Buthe’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 159 auction results for Michael Buthe at 22 houses since 1994. Over the last 24 months the median price was $948 including buyer’s premium (middle half $609–$3,542, n=11). The auction record is $55,309 for Untitled (painting on fabric, torn and dyed fabric on wooden frame) (2019, Kunsthaus Lempertz). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (painting on fabric, torn and dyed fabric on wooden frame), 1969 | Painting | $55,309 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Jun 2019 |
| 2 | Sidne Rome, 1981 | Paper, broom, ladle and feathers collage and acrylic, pencil, pastel and wax on burlap | $34,502 | Christie's | Apr 2017 |
| 3 | Nasobehm, 1984 | Oil and wax on paper laid canvas | $32,827 | Christie's | Oct 2005 |
| 4 | Untitled (acrylic), 1982 | Acrylic, wax, dried flowers, gold paint, wood, metallic paper, mixed media and glazed ceramic figurine on canvas | $27,563 | Christie's | Nov 2016 |
| 5 | Das geheimnisvolle Leben der Pflanzen (Romy Haag I), 1980 | Mischtechnik auf Leinwand | $25,732 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Dec 2025 |
| 6 | Ohne Titel (Collage mit Öl, Stroh, Nägeln, Holz, Metall und Stoff auf Leinwand), 1982 | Collage with oil, straw, nails, wood, metal and cloth on canvas | $20,570 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2018 |
| 7 | Landschaft aus Westfalen oder Eine Tanne (Marokko) im Winter im Schnee, 1990 | Mixed media | $19,864 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2018 |
| 8 | Untitled (mixed media collage with dried plant parts on cotton on fibreboard), 1980 | Mixed media | $16,937 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Dec 2021 |
| 9 | Untitled (mixed media collage with dried plant parts), 1980 | Mixed media | $16,937 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Dec 2021 |
| 10 | Minotaurus, 1984 | Mixed media | $14,287 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | May 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 9 | $5,366 |
| Other | 12 | $3,426 |
| Paintings | 19 | $3,405 |
| Photographs | 5 | $948 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 16 | $16,937 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $3,283 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 14 | $2,281 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 159 results from 22 houses · How we compute these figures
Michael Buthe is a German artist with 234 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $1,425. 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 Michael Buthe is recorded as sold in 2026 for $1,817; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 153 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Michael Buthe work is $1,425.
The median Michael Buthe work on paper sells for $1,776 across 49 lots.
The median Michael Buthe print sells for $429 across 20 lots.
The median Michael Buthe painting sells for $2,422 across 23 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Michael Buthe work on papers typically sell for $497–$2,903 (the middle half of 22 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 | 30 | $429†‡ | $3,254 | 66.7% | 2026-07-11 |
| Paintings | 29 | $2,422†‡ | $55,309 | 79.3% | 2025-12-04 |
| Works on Paper | 62 | $1,776†‡ | $34,502 | 79% | 2025-03-31 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | $3,027‡ | $6,128 | — | 2019-11-30 |
| Photography | 8 | $777†‡ | $3,244† | 37.5% | 2025-03-31 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $26,647‡ | $55,309 | — | 2025-12-04 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Michael Buthe's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (30 lots) median $429 with 66.7% sell-through. Paintings (29 lots) median $2,422, record $55,309. A typical Michael Buthe painting sells for around 5.6× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 8 lots) the median is $26,647.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $167–$583†‡ | $391†‡ | $888 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $310–$1,558†‡ | $472†‡ | $3,254 |
† 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) | 9 | $1,211–$2,422†‡ | $1,590†‡ | $3,405 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $1,271–$3,450‡ | $1,999‡ | $9,667 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $19,892–$31,053‡ | $22,853‡ | $55,309 |
† 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) | 22 | $497–$2,903†‡ | $1,183†‡ | $6,289 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $947–$2,091†‡ | $1,361†‡ | $3,263 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $10,336–$16,936† | $11,943† | $34,502 |
† 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 | 2019 | $55,309 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $34,502 |
| Paintings | 2005 | $32,827 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $20,570 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $6,128 |
| Photography | 2025 | $3,244† |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $1,816 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $1,680 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Michael Buthe worth?
Across 153 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Michael Buthe work is $1,425. The median Michael Buthe work on paper sells for $1,776 across 49 lots. The median Michael Buthe print sells for $429 across 20 lots. The median Michael Buthe painting sells for $2,422 across 23 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Michael Buthe work on papers typically sell for $497–$2,903 (the middle half of 22 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 Michael Buthe work on paper?
Based on 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Michael Buthe work on paper is $1,776. 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 Michael Buthe's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Michael Buthe work on paper is $34,502.
What is the average price of a Michael Buthe print?
Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Michael Buthe print is $429. 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 Michael Buthe's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Michael Buthe print is $3,254.
What is the average price of a Michael Buthe painting?
Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Michael Buthe painting is $2,422. 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 Michael Buthe's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Michael Buthe painting is $55,309.
What is the average price of a small Michael Buthe work on paper?
Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Michael Buthe work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,183, 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 Michael Buthe work on paper?
Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Michael Buthe work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,361, 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 Michael Buthe's auction record?
Michael Buthe's auction record is $55,309, set in 2019.
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