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# Paul Klee (1879–1940)

## What is Paul Klee’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 989 auction results for Paul Klee at 73 houses since 1996. Over the last 24 months the median price was $30,175 including buyer’s premium (middle half $15,300–$114,610, n=97). The auction record is $6,784,094 for Tänzerin (2011, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tänzerin, 1932 | Oil paint | $6,784,094 | Christie's | Jun 2011 |
| 2 | Pflanze und Fenster Stilleben, 1927 | Oil paint | $5,010,500 | Christie's | Nov 2010 |
| 3 | Bunte Landschaft, 1928 | Oil paint | $4,860,000 | Christie's | Nov 2022 |
| 4 | Abend in N (Evening in N) or Architektur Abends (Architecture in the Evening), 1937 | Oil paint | $4,658,812 | Sotheby's | Jun 2020 |
| 5 | Gartenfigur (Garden Figure), 1932 | Oil on burlap | $4,634,000 | Sotheby's | May 2026 |
| 6 | STADTBURG KR. (TOWN CASTLE KR.), 1932 | Oil and tempera on gesso on board36 by 30.5cm.14 1/4 by 12in.Painted in 1932 | $4,219,071 | Sotheby's | Jun 2011 |
| 7 | Rythmische Baumlandschaft, 1920 | Oil paint | $3,990,000 | Christie's | Oct 2020 |
| 8 | Der Künftige, 1933 | Oil paint | $3,330,500 | Christie's | May 2010 |
| 9 | Exotischer Garten, 1926 | Oil paint | $3,196,000 | Christie's | Nov 2023 |
| 10 | Heiliger Bezirk, 1932 | Watercolor | $2,953,000 | Christie's | May 2008 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 84 | $513,299 |
| Works on paper | 385 | $111,195 |
| Other | 146 | $48,737 |
| Prints | 218 | $11,538 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 67 | $138,600 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 690 | $57,317 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $1,442 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 989 results from 73 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Paul Klee is a Swiss artist with 1,269 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $42,959. 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 Paul Klee sold in 2026 for $645,408, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**11 Paul Klee works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Paul Klee work worth?

Across 976 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Klee work is $42,959.

The median Paul Klee work on paper sells for $88,200 across 525 lots.

The median Paul Klee print sells for $7,627 across 279 lots.

The median Paul Klee painting sells for $446,500 across 69 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Paul Klee work on papers typically sell for $35,614–$264,946 (the middle half of 479 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Paul Klee prints typically sell for $3,046–$21,386 (the middle half of 228 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 | 336 | $7,627†‡ | $907,500 | 83% | 2026-10-09 |
| Paintings | 81 | $446,500†‡ | $6.8M | 85.2% | 2026-07-02 |
| Works on Paper | 582 | $88,200†‡ | $3M | 90.2% | 2026-10-22 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $1.7M | $2.2M | — | 2008-11-06 |
| Photography | 2 | $454† | $454† | 50% | 2016-05-01 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 334 | $300,707†‡ | $6.8M | — | 2026-10-22 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Paul Klee's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (336 lots) median $7,627 with 83% sell-through. Paintings (81 lots) median $446,500, record $6,784,094. A typical Paul Klee painting sells for around 59× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 334 lots) the median is $300,707.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 228 | $3,046–$21,386†‡ | $9,012†‡ | $907,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 35 | $104–$1,992†‡ | $275†‡ | $61,083 |

† 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) | 44 | $109,908–$745,146†‡ | $285,836†‡ | $4.9M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 21 | $375,000–$3.2M‡ | $1.3M‡ | $6.8M |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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) | 479 | $35,614–$264,946†‡ | $87,500†‡ | $3M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 23 | $50,584–$303,052‡ | $102,000‡ | $1.1M |

† 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 | 2011 | $6.8M |
| Paintings | 2010 | $5M |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $3M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2002 | $2.2M |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $1.9M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2008 | $1.3M |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $907,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $456,106 |

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 Paul Klee worth?

Across 976 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Klee work is $42,959. The median Paul Klee work on paper sells for $88,200 across 525 lots. The median Paul Klee print sells for $7,627 across 279 lots. The median Paul Klee painting sells for $446,500 across 69 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Paul Klee work on papers typically sell for $35,614–$264,946 (the middle half of 479 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Paul Klee prints typically sell for $3,046–$21,386 (the middle half of 228 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 Paul Klee work on paper?

Based on 525 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paul Klee work on paper is $88,200. 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 Paul Klee's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Paul Klee work on paper is $2,953,000.

### What is the average price of a Paul Klee print?

Based on 279 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paul Klee print is $7,627. 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 Paul Klee's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Paul Klee print is $907,500.

### What is the average price of a Paul Klee painting?

Based on 69 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paul Klee painting is $446,500. 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 Paul Klee's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Paul Klee painting is $6,784,094.

### What is the average price of a small Paul Klee work on paper?

Based on 479 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Paul Klee work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $87,500, 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 the average price of a small Paul Klee print?

Based on 228 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Paul Klee print (small (under 50 cm)) is $9,012, 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 Paul Klee's auction record?

Paul Klee's auction record is $6,784,094, set in 2011.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Paul Klee auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/paul-klee (updated 2026-11-03).

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.