Oskar Schlemmer (1888–1943)
What is Oskar Schlemmer’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 158 auction results for Oskar Schlemmer at 21 houses since 1996. Over the last 24 months the median price was $45,561 including buyer’s premium (middle half $18,503–$84,227, n=26). The auction record is $1,544,372 for Komposition auf Rosa (Rekonstruktion) (2025, Kunsthaus Lempertz). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Komposition auf Rosa (Rekonstruktion), 1916 | Painting | $1,544,372 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | May 2025 |
| 2 | Graue Jungmännergruppe (Group of Young Men in Grey), 1928 | Oil paint | $1,099,050 | Sotheby's | Mar 2021 |
| 3 | Im Holzhaus, 1888 | Oil paint | $930,860 | Christie's | Jun 2014 |
| 4 | Rückenakt und vier Köpfe, 1930 | Oil paint | $824,829 | Christie's | Mar 2024 |
| 5 | Schule, 1928 | Pencil | $680,103 | Christie's | Feb 2018 |
| 6 | Sinnender, 1931 | Watercolor over pencil on mould-made paper | $533,785 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2023 |
| 7 | Kopf nach links, 1928 | Oil on canvas over pencil, laid on paper-laminated hard fibre board | $515,941 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2014 |
| 8 | Brustbild nach links in Hell-Dunkel-Streifen, 1932 | Oil paint | $486,968 | Christie's | Jun 2018 |
| 9 | Vierergruppe mit Grau, 1930 | Watercolor and gouache on primed fiberboard | $448,758 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2022 |
| 10 | Jünglingsgruppe in Braun, 1928 | Synthetic resin on nettle and on panel | $375,551 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 13 | $305,943 |
| Sculpture | 5 | $166,695 |
| Other | 23 | $51,024 |
| Works on paper | 43 | $42,390 |
| Prints | 36 | $8,627 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 29 | $150,156 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 86 | $20,064 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 158 results from 21 houses · How we compute these figures
Oskar Schlemmer is a German artist with 203 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $17,376. 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 Oskar Schlemmer sold in 2026 for $266,090, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 157 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Oskar Schlemmer work is $17,376.
The median Oskar Schlemmer print sells for $5,895 across 57 lots.
The median Oskar Schlemmer work on paper sells for $39,293 across 60 lots.
The median Oskar Schlemmer painting sells for $89,097 across 21 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Oskar Schlemmer work on papers typically sell for $14,400–$63,765 (the middle half of 45 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Oskar Schlemmer prints typically sell for $2,265–$9,769 (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 | 75 | $5,895†‡ | $83,338 | 76% | 2025-11-24 |
| Paintings | 29 | $89,097‡ | $1.5M | 72.4% | 2026-03-06 |
| Works on Paper | 70 | $39,293‡ | $930,860 | 85.7% | 2026-06-05 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 8 | $143,226‡ | $298,425 | 75% | 2025-12-04 |
| Photography | 1 | $1,138‡ | $1,138‡ | — | 2019-06-05 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 34 | $255,657‡ | $1.5M | — | 2026-06-05 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Oskar Schlemmer's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (75 lots) median $5,895 with 76% sell-through. Paintings (29 lots) median $89,097, record $1,544,372. A typical Oskar Schlemmer painting sells for around 15× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 34 lots) the median is $255,657.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 42 | $2,265–$9,769†‡ | $5,085†‡ | $83,338 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $6,015–$15,570‡ | $12,500‡ | $35,359 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 16 | $48,986–$230,497‡ | $89,097‡ | $1.1M |
‡ 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) | 45 | $14,400–$63,765‡ | $25,717‡ | $297,450 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $146,119–$376,301‡ | $266,090‡ | $930,860 |
‡ 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 | 2025 | $1.5M |
| Paintings | 2021 | $1.1M |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $930,860 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $680,103 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $298,425 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $191,089 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $83,338 |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $45,287‡ |
‡ 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 Oskar Schlemmer worth?
Across 157 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Oskar Schlemmer work is $17,376. The median Oskar Schlemmer print sells for $5,895 across 57 lots. The median Oskar Schlemmer work on paper sells for $39,293 across 60 lots. The median Oskar Schlemmer painting sells for $89,097 across 21 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Oskar Schlemmer work on papers typically sell for $14,400–$63,765 (the middle half of 45 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Oskar Schlemmer prints typically sell for $2,265–$9,769 (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 Oskar Schlemmer print?
Based on 57 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Oskar Schlemmer print is $5,895. 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 Oskar Schlemmer's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Oskar Schlemmer print is $83,338.
What is the average price of a Oskar Schlemmer work on paper?
Based on 60 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Oskar Schlemmer work on paper is $39,293. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Oskar Schlemmer's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Oskar Schlemmer work on paper is $930,860.
What is the average price of a Oskar Schlemmer painting?
Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Oskar Schlemmer painting is $89,097. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Oskar Schlemmer's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Oskar Schlemmer painting is $1,544,372.
What is the average price of a small Oskar Schlemmer work on paper?
Based on 45 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Oskar Schlemmer work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $25,717, 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 small Oskar Schlemmer print?
Based on 42 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Oskar Schlemmer print (small (under 50 cm)) is $5,085, 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 Oskar Schlemmer's auction record?
Oskar Schlemmer's auction record is $1,544,372, set in 2025.
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