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# Norbert Prangenberg (1949–2012)

Norbert Prangenberg is a German artist with 133 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $898. 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 Prangenberg sold in 2024 for $2,363, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Norbert Prangenberg work worth?

Across 96 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Norbert Prangenberg work is $898.

The median Norbert Prangenberg work on paper sells for $561 across 30 lots.

The median Norbert Prangenberg painting sells for $3,117 across 19 lots.

The median Norbert Prangenberg print sells for $444 across 11 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Norbert Prangenberg work on papers typically sell for $235–$763 (the middle half of 20 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 | 16 | $444† | $1,287 | 68.8% | 2025-11-06 |
| Paintings | 20 | $3,117‡ | $24,230 | 95% | 2024-05-08 |
| Works on Paper | 37 | $561‡ | $7,806 | 81.1% | 2022-11-23 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | $15,699‡ | $28,522‡ | 66.7% | 2021-06-16 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $24,230‡ | $35,502 | — | 2023-06-30 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Norbert Prangenberg's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (16 lots) median $444 with 68.8% sell-through. Paintings (20 lots) median $3,117, record $24,230. A typical Norbert Prangenberg painting sells for around 7.0× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $24,230.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $161–$449† | $378† | $1,287 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $364–$1,258‡ | $1,010‡ | $1,816 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 11 | $3,380–$8,614‡ | $4,363‡ | $24,230 |

‡ 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) | 20 | $235–$763‡ | $364‡ | $4,882 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $908–$1,362‡ | $1,152‡ | $1,816 |

‡ 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 | 2021 | $28,522‡ |
| Paintings | 2020 | $24,230 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $12,359 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $7,806 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $4,882 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $200† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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 Prangenberg worth?

Across 96 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Norbert Prangenberg work is $898. The median Norbert Prangenberg work on paper sells for $561 across 30 lots. The median Norbert Prangenberg painting sells for $3,117 across 19 lots. The median Norbert Prangenberg print sells for $444 across 11 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Norbert Prangenberg work on papers typically sell for $235–$763 (the middle half of 20 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 Prangenberg work on paper?

Based on 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Norbert Prangenberg work on paper is $561. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Norbert Prangenberg work on paper is $7,806.

### What is the average price of a Norbert Prangenberg painting?

Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Norbert Prangenberg painting is $3,117. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Norbert Prangenberg's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Norbert Prangenberg painting is $24,230.

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

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Norbert Prangenberg print is $444. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Norbert Prangenberg print is $1,287.

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

Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Norbert Prangenberg work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $364, 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 large Norbert Prangenberg painting?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Norbert Prangenberg painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $4,363, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Norbert Prangenberg's auction record is $35,502, set in 2021.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Norbert Prangenberg auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/norbert-prangenberg (updated 2026-11-02).

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.