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# Norbert Kricke (1922–1984)

Norbert Kricke is a German artist with 109 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $6,206. 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 Kricke sold in 2026 for $36,327, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Norbert Kricke work worth?

Across 93 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Norbert Kricke work is $6,206.

The median Norbert Kricke work on paper sells for $3,686 across 42 lots.

The median Norbert Kricke sculpture sells for $45,547 across 35 lots.

The median Norbert Kricke print sells for $553 across 2 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Norbert Kricke work on papers typically sell for $2,613–$4,963 (the middle half of 42 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 | 3 | $553‡ | $605 | 66.7% | 1994-04-23 |
| Works on Paper | 47 | $3,686‡ | $11,951 | 89.4% | 2026-06-25 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 38 | $45,547‡ | $196,801 | 92.1% | 2026-06-19 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $146,925 | $232,675 | — | 2024-06-07 |

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

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 42 | $2,613–$4,963‡ | $3,686‡ | $11,951 |

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

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $32,760–$57,518‡ | $49,820‡ | $83,373 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 19 | $26,046–$91,785‡ | $45,547‡ | $196,801 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2012 | $196,801 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $166,085 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $11,951 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $11,351 |
| Prints & Editions | 1994 | $500‡ |

‡ 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 Kricke worth?

Across 93 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Norbert Kricke work is $6,206. The median Norbert Kricke work on paper sells for $3,686 across 42 lots. The median Norbert Kricke sculpture sells for $45,547 across 35 lots. The median Norbert Kricke print sells for $553 across 2 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Norbert Kricke work on papers typically sell for $2,613–$4,963 (the middle half of 42 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 Kricke work on paper?

Based on 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Norbert Kricke work on paper is $3,686. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Norbert Kricke's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Norbert Kricke work on paper is $11,951.

### What is the average price of a Norbert Kricke sculpture?

Based on 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Norbert Kricke sculpture is $45,547. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Norbert Kricke's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Norbert Kricke sculpture is $196,801.

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

Based on 42 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Norbert Kricke work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,686, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a medium Norbert Kricke sculpture?

Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Norbert Kricke sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $45,547, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Norbert Kricke's auction record?

Norbert Kricke's auction record is $232,675, set in 2023.

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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 Kricke auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/norbert-kricke (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.