Paul Kayser (1869–1942)
Paul Kayser is a German artist with 24 auction lots recorded since 2019, median price $3,826. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Paul Kayser sold in 2025 for a hammer price of $4,762 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Paul Kayser on OpeningBid →What is a Paul Kayser work worth?
Across 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Kayser work is $3,826.
The median Paul Kayser painting sells for $4,449 across 25 lots.
The median Paul Kayser work on paper sells for $2,092 across 2 lots.
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 25 | $4,449† | $13,909† | — | 2025-09-27 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $2,092† | $3,050† | — | 2025-05-24 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $1,526–$4,845† | $3,105† | $5,368† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 17 | $2,576–$7,574† | $5,366† | $13,909† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $13,909† |
| Paintings | 2021 | $11,591† |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $3,050† |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $1,134† |
† 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 Paul Kayser worth?
Across 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Kayser work is $3,826. The median Paul Kayser painting sells for $4,449 across 25 lots. The median Paul Kayser work on paper sells for $2,092 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Paul Kayser painting?
Based on 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paul Kayser painting is $4,449. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Paul Kayser's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Paul Kayser painting is $13,909. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $13,909 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a medium Paul Kayser painting?
Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Paul Kayser painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $5,366, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Paul Kayser's auction record?
Paul Kayser's auction record is $13,909, set in 2021. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $13,909 (buyer's premium not included).
See the full Paul Kayser record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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