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# Norbert Bisky (b. 1970)

## What is Norbert Bisky’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 161 auction results for Norbert Bisky at 17 houses since 2001. Over the last 24 months the median price was $38,100 including buyer’s premium (middle half $11,087–$75,682, n=25). The auction record is $149,746 for Rettung aus der Luft, Öl auf Leinwand (2021, Dorotheum). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rettung aus der Luft, Öl auf Leinwand, 2003 | Oil on canvas | $149,746 | Dorotheum | Jun 2021 |
| 2 | Sturz der Giganten, 2003 | Oil on canvas | $145,609 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2019 |
| 3 | Catastroika, 2012 | Oil on canvas | $145,448 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2022 |
| 4 | Neozon, 2020 | Painting | $134,971 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Jun 2022 |
| 5 | Torera, 2006 | Oil on canvas | $118,238 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2020 |
| 6 | Lazarett, 2004 | Oil on canvas | $117,874 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2019 |
| 7 | Das sollte man regeln, 2002 | Oil on canvas | $112,730 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2021 |
| 8 | Das geh’ ich melden, oil on canvas, 2003 | Oil on canvas | $111,825 | Dorotheum | Nov 2020 |
| 9 | Alle finden Anschluss, 2000 | Oil on canvas | $105,786 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2018 |
| 10 | Trek, 2016 | Oil on canvas | $105,684 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2021 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 90 | $53,780 |
| Other | 8 | $14,663 |
| Works on paper | 20 | $9,999 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 63 | $71,399 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 39 | $18,476 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $10,040 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 161 results from 17 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Norbert Bisky is a German artist with 182 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $26,996. 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 Norbert Bisky sold in 2026 for $98,387, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

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## What is a Norbert Bisky work worth?

Across 161 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Norbert Bisky work is $26,996.

The median Norbert Bisky painting sells for $43,665 across 112 lots.

The median Norbert Bisky work on paper sells for $9,258 across 22 lots.

The median Norbert Bisky print sells for $3,633 across 10 lots.

Large (over 120 cm) Norbert Bisky paintings typically sell for $44,720–$88,027 (the middle half of 66 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Norbert Bisky paintings typically sell for $10,327–$33,198 (the middle half of 35 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 | 13 | $3,633‡ | $5,752 | 76.9% | 2023-06-09 |
| Paintings | 121 | $43,665†‡ | $145,609 | 92.6% | 2026-06-19 |
| Works on Paper | 24 | $9,258†‡ | $25,003 | 91.7% | 2026-06-06 |
| Photography | 1 | $30,146 | $30,146 | — | 2023-12-02 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 14 | $112,278 | $149,746 | — | 2025-06-07 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Norbert Bisky's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (13 lots) median $3,633 with 76.9% sell-through. Paintings (121 lots) median $43,665, record $145,609. A typical Norbert Bisky painting sells for around 12× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 14 lots) the median is $112,278.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $1,007–$3,935‡ | $3,633‡ | $4,238 |

‡ 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) | 10 | $9,007–$15,993†‡ | $12,511†‡ | $69,069 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 35 | $10,327–$33,198†‡ | $22,536†‡ | $87,492 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 66 | $44,720–$88,027†‡ | $65,185†‡ | $145,609 |

† 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) | 11 | $6,989–$12,645‡ | $10,040‡ | $20,507 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $4,097–$13,723†‡ | $7,063†‡ | $25,003 |

† 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 | $145,609 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $145,448 |
| Photography | 2023 | $30,146 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $25,003 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $22,902 |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $1,104‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $1,007‡ |

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

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 Norbert Bisky worth?

Across 161 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Norbert Bisky work is $26,996. The median Norbert Bisky painting sells for $43,665 across 112 lots. The median Norbert Bisky work on paper sells for $9,258 across 22 lots. The median Norbert Bisky print sells for $3,633 across 10 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Norbert Bisky paintings typically sell for $44,720–$88,027 (the middle half of 66 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Norbert Bisky paintings typically sell for $10,327–$33,198 (the middle half of 35 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 Norbert Bisky painting?

Based on 112 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Norbert Bisky painting is $43,665. 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 Norbert Bisky's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Norbert Bisky painting is $145,609.

### What is the average price of a Norbert Bisky work on paper?

Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Norbert Bisky work on paper is $9,258. 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 Norbert Bisky's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Norbert Bisky work on paper is $25,003.

### What is the average price of a Norbert Bisky print?

Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Norbert Bisky print is $3,633. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Norbert Bisky's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Norbert Bisky print is $5,752.

### What is the average price of a large Norbert Bisky painting?

Based on 66 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Norbert Bisky painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $65,185, 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 Norbert Bisky painting?

Based on 35 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Norbert Bisky painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $22,536, 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 Norbert Bisky's auction record?

Norbert Bisky's auction record is $149,746, set in 2021.

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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, “Norbert Bisky auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/norbert-bisky (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.