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# Norbert Schwontkowski (1949–2013)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 139 auction results for Norbert Schwontkowski at 16 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $12,501 including buyer’s premium (middle half $6,192–$19,677, n=18). The auction record is $96,501 for Atlantic City (2006, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atlantic City, 2006 | Oil on canvas | $96,501 | Christie's | Nov 2006 |
| 2 | Das Fest am anderen Ufer, 2004 | Oil paint | $93,514 | Sotheby's | Nov 2023 |
| 3 | Bildhauerakademie morgens (Das Auge Gottes), 2011 | Öl auf Leinwand | $60,546 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Jun 2023 |
| 4 | An der Promenade, 2002 | Farbpigment und Leinöl auf Leinwand | $56,211 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Sep 2020 |
| 5 | Serenade, 2007 | Öl und Collage auf Leinwand | $44,884 | Karl & Faber | May 2017 |
| 6 | 2 Ufer (2 Shores), 2002 | Oil and pigment on canvas | $41,560 | Sotheby's | Sep 2021 |
| 7 | Taiga brennt, 2006 | Oil on canvas | $38,669 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2021 |
| 8 | …am Meer, 1996 | Oil paint | $33,429 | Phillips | Mar 2017 |
| 9 | Vor der Zeit (Bamian) (Before Time (Bamian)) | Oil on canvas | $33,010 | Sotheby's | Apr 2022 |
| 10 | 2 Ufer, 2006 | Oil on canvas | $32,997 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2016 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 67 | $13,941 |
| Other | 10 | $10,265 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 32 | $28,980 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 34 | $10,442 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $6,209 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 139 results from 16 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Norbert Schwontkowski is a German artist with 182 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $8,693. 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 Schwontkowski sold in 2026 for $60,546, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

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## What is a Norbert Schwontkowski work worth?

Across 139 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Norbert Schwontkowski work is $8,693.

The median Norbert Schwontkowski painting sells for $13,171 across 89 lots.

The median Norbert Schwontkowski print sells for $454 across 15 lots.

The median Norbert Schwontkowski work on paper sells for $1,479 across 10 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Norbert Schwontkowski paintings typically sell for $6,192–$13,095 (the middle half of 42 sold lots).

Large (over 120 cm) Norbert Schwontkowski paintings typically sell for $19,059–$33,115 (the middle half of 36 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 | 18 | $454†‡ | $4,541 | 83.3% | 2022-12-02 |
| Paintings | 108 | $13,171†‡ | $96,501 | 82.4% | 2026-05-26 |
| Works on Paper | 10 | $1,479 | $3,922 | — | 2019-04-11 |
| Photography | 2 | $6,209 | $6,209 | 50% | 2019-04-11 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $56,211‡ | $96,501 | — | 2023-11-21 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Norbert Schwontkowski's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (18 lots) median $454 with 83.3% sell-through. Paintings (108 lots) median $13,171, record $96,501. A typical Norbert Schwontkowski painting sells for around 29× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 7 lots) the median is $56,211.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $416–$640‡ | $454‡ | $1,060 |

‡ 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 | $6,096–$9,185 | $7,238 | $17,363 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 42 | $6,192–$13,095‡ | $8,198‡ | $28,759 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 36 | $19,059–$33,115†‡ | $27,908†‡ | $96,501 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $814–$1,539 | $1,232 | $1,558 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2006 | $96,501 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $93,514 |
| Photography | 2019 | $6,209 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $4,541 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $3,922 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $640‡ |

‡ 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 Schwontkowski worth?

Across 139 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Norbert Schwontkowski work is $8,693. The median Norbert Schwontkowski painting sells for $13,171 across 89 lots. The median Norbert Schwontkowski print sells for $454 across 15 lots. The median Norbert Schwontkowski work on paper sells for $1,479 across 10 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Norbert Schwontkowski paintings typically sell for $6,192–$13,095 (the middle half of 42 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) Norbert Schwontkowski paintings typically sell for $19,059–$33,115 (the middle half of 36 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 Schwontkowski painting?

Based on 89 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Norbert Schwontkowski painting is $13,171. 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 Schwontkowski's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Norbert Schwontkowski painting is $96,501.

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

Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Norbert Schwontkowski print is $454. 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 Schwontkowski's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Norbert Schwontkowski print is $4,541.

### What is the average price of a medium Norbert Schwontkowski painting?

Based on 42 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Norbert Schwontkowski painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $8,198, 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 Schwontkowski painting?

Based on 36 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Norbert Schwontkowski painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $27,908, 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 Schwontkowski's auction record?

Norbert Schwontkowski's auction record is $96,501, set in 2006.

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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 Schwontkowski auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/norbert-schwontkowski (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.