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# C.O. Paeffgen (1933–2019)

C.O. Paeffgen is a German artist with 68 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $2,307.

A work by C.O. Paeffgen sold in 2026 for $5,752, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a C.O. Paeffgen work worth?

Across 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a C.O. Paeffgen work is $2,307.

The median C.O. Paeffgen print sells for $530 across 11 lots.

The median C.O. Paeffgen painting sells for $17,363 across 11 lots.

The median C.O. Paeffgen work on paper sells for $592 across 7 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 12 | $530 | $53,238 | 91.7% | 2019-12-04 |
| Paintings | 11 | $17,363 | $83,250 | — | 2026-06-10 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $592 | $6,880 | 87.5% | 2021-06-16 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $1,910 | $2,307 | — | 2015-09-30 |
| Photography | 7 | $8,384 | $28,177 | 71.4% | 2024-11-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $53,238 | $83,250 | — | 2024-06-05 |

C.O. Paeffgen's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (12 lots) median $530 with 91.7% sell-through. Paintings (11 lots) median $17,363, record $83,250. A typical C.O. Paeffgen painting sells for around 33× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $53,238.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $308–$530 | $428 | $1,438 |

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $17,564–$26,460 | $20,519 | $50,613 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $592–$703 | $592 | $6,880 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2024 | $83,250 |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $53,238 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $50,613 |
| Photography | 2013 | $28,177 |
| Photography | 2018 | $15,917 |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $14,220 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $6,880 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $5,621 |

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 C.O. Paeffgen worth?

Across 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a C.O. Paeffgen work is $2,307. The median C.O. Paeffgen print sells for $530 across 11 lots. The median C.O. Paeffgen painting sells for $17,363 across 11 lots. The median C.O. Paeffgen work on paper sells for $592 across 7 lots.

### What is the average price of a C.O. Paeffgen print?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a C.O. Paeffgen print is $530.

### What is C.O. Paeffgen's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a C.O. Paeffgen print is $53,238.

### What is the average price of a C.O. Paeffgen painting?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a C.O. Paeffgen painting is $17,363.

### What is C.O. Paeffgen's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a C.O. Paeffgen painting is $83,250.

### What is C.O. Paeffgen's auction record?

C.O. Paeffgen's auction record is $83,250, set in 2024.

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

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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.