Oswald Tschirtner (1920–2007)
What is Oswald Tschirtner’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 128 auction results for Oswald Tschirtner at 17 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,284 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,284–$3,556, n=5). The auction record is $30,868 for Menschen (2018, Galerie Kornfeld Auktionen Bern). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Menschen, 1991 | Schwarzer Edding und weisse Deckfarbe auf weiss grundierter Leinwand | $30,868 | Galerie Kornfeld Auktionen Bern | Jun 2018 |
| 2 | Untitled (ink on primed canvas), 1986 | Ink | $12,600 | Christie's | Mar 2024 |
| 3 | Menschen (Man) | Pen and ink | $10,286 | Sotheby's | Nov 2016 |
| 4 | The procession of the Israelites through the Red Sea, 1978 | Indian ink on wove | $6,811 | Karl & Faber | Dec 2018 |
| 5 | Menschen, 1983 | Pencil on paper; framed | $6,767 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Jun 2018 |
| 6 | I cry, 1975 | Indian ink on wove | $6,385 | Karl & Faber | Dec 2018 |
| 7 | Man in bed, 1971 | Indian ink on wove | $6,385 | Karl & Faber | Dec 2018 |
| 8 | Verschiedene Gesichter, Feder und Tusche auf Papier, 1920 | Ink | $6,189 | Dorotheum | Mar 2018 |
| 9 | Stimmenhöhren, 1979 | Indian ink on wove | $6,101 | Karl & Faber | Dec 2018 |
| 10 | Titelbl: Menschen Mit Rote Heligen, 1996 | Watercolor, ink and collage on paper | $5,715 | Christie's | Feb 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 41 | $3,649 |
| Other | 8 | $1,219 |
| Prints | 8 | $489 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 45 | $3,556 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 128 results from 17 houses · How we compute these figures
Oswald Tschirtner is an Austrian artist with 150 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $1,906. 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 Oswald Tschirtner sold in 2026 for $3,284, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 126 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Oswald Tschirtner work is $1,906.
The median Oswald Tschirtner work on paper sells for $3,284 across 38 lots.
The median Oswald Tschirtner print sells for $525 across 4 lots.
The median Oswald Tschirtner painting sells for $21,734 across 2 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Oswald Tschirtner work on papers typically sell for $2,276–$5,179 (the middle half of 35 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 | 8 | $525† | $860 | 50% | 2024-06-26 |
| Paintings | 2 | $21,734 | $30,868 | — | 2024-03-01 |
| Works on Paper | 40 | $3,284†‡ | $10,286 | 95% | 2026-09-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $10,286‡ | $30,868 | — | 2026-03-19 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Oswald Tschirtner's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (8 lots) median $525 with 50% sell-through. Paintings (2 lots) median $21,734, record $30,868. A typical Oswald Tschirtner painting sells for around 41× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 7 lots) the median is $10,286.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 35 | $2,276–$5,179†‡ | $3,284†‡ | $10,286 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 | 2018 | $30,868 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $12,600 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $10,286 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $6,811 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $860 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $611† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Oswald Tschirtner worth?
Across 126 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Oswald Tschirtner work is $1,906. The median Oswald Tschirtner work on paper sells for $3,284 across 38 lots. The median Oswald Tschirtner print sells for $525 across 4 lots. The median Oswald Tschirtner painting sells for $21,734 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Oswald Tschirtner work on papers typically sell for $2,276–$5,179 (the middle half of 35 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 Oswald Tschirtner work on paper?
Based on 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Oswald Tschirtner work on paper is $3,284. 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 Oswald Tschirtner's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Oswald Tschirtner work on paper is $10,286.
What is the average price of a small Oswald Tschirtner work on paper?
Based on 35 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Oswald Tschirtner work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,284, 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 Oswald Tschirtner's auction record?
Oswald Tschirtner's auction record is $30,868, set in 2018.
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