Olaf Metzel (b. 1952)
Olaf Metzel is a German artist with 22 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $1,473. 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 Olaf Metzel sold in 2026 for $17,870, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Olaf Metzel on OpeningBid →What is a Olaf Metzel work worth?
Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Olaf Metzel work is $1,473.
The median Olaf Metzel print sells for $17,870 across 3 lots.
The median Olaf Metzel work on paper sells for $1,027 across 7 lots.
The median Olaf Metzel sculpture sells for $271 across 1 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 | 7 | $17,870‡ | $51,782 | 42.9% | 2026-05-26 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $1,027‡ | $3,734 | — | 2022-02-23 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 4 | $271‡ | $271‡ | 25% | 2024-02-07 |
| Photography | 1 | $1,473 | $1,473 | — | 2017-12-07 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $51,782 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $17,870 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $3,734 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $2,240 |
| Photography | 2017 | $1,473 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $271‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Olaf Metzel worth?
Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Olaf Metzel work is $1,473. The median Olaf Metzel print sells for $17,870 across 3 lots. The median Olaf Metzel work on paper sells for $1,027 across 7 lots. The median Olaf Metzel sculpture sells for $271 across 1 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 Olaf Metzel's auction record?
Olaf Metzel's auction record is $51,782, set in 2018.
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