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# Paul Nietsche (1894–1950)

Paul Nietsche is a German artist with 52 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $1,698. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Paul Nietsche sold in 2022 for a hammer price of $5,069 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Paul Nietsche work worth?

Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Nietsche work is $1,698.

The median Paul Nietsche painting sells for $2,303 across 17 lots.

The median Paul Nietsche work on paper sells for $969 across 4 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 | 32 | $2,303† | $5,891 | 53.1% | 2022-09-26 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $969 | $1,603 | 80% | 2023-03-01 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $1,410–$4,578† | $2,681† | $5,891 |

† 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 | 2017 | $5,891 |
| Paintings | 1997 | $5,089† |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $1,603 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $1,543 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Nietsche worth?

Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Nietsche work is $1,698. The median Paul Nietsche painting sells for $2,303 across 17 lots. The median Paul Nietsche work on paper sells for $969 across 4 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paul Nietsche painting is $2,303. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Paul Nietsche's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Paul Nietsche painting is $5,891.

### What is the average price of a medium Paul Nietsche painting?

Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Paul Nietsche painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,681, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Paul Nietsche's auction record?

Paul Nietsche's auction record is $5,891, set in 2017.

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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 Nietsche auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/paul-nietsche (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.