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# Paul Wunderlich (1927–2010)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 814 auction results for Paul Wunderlich at 90 houses since 1991. Over the last 24 months the median price was $569 including buyer’s premium (middle half $142–$2,461, n=47). The auction record is $49,398 for Corpus Delicti (2021, Kunsthaus Lempertz). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Corpus Delicti, 1965 | Painting | $49,398 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Dec 2021 |
| 2 | Leda und der Schwan (Leda and the Swan), circa 1963 | Oil and pencil on canvas | $48,299 | Karl & Faber | Jun 2023 |
| 3 | Olympia with dog II, 1977 | Acrylic over pencil on canvas | $36,465 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2013 |
| 4 | Rendezvous-Techniques II, 1962 | Oil on canvas | $32,549 | Karl & Faber | Jun 2018 |
| 5 | Selbstporträt (Self portrait), 1977-1980 | Bronze | $31,557 | Karl & Faber | Dec 2022 |
| 6 | Figure on black, 1963 | Oil on canvas | $24,121 | Karl & Faber | Dec 2018 |
| 7 | Pedicure, 1963 | Oil on canvas | $24,121 | Karl & Faber | Dec 2018 |
| 8 | Die grüne Lisa, 1964 | Öl und Collage auf Leinwand | $23,061 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Dec 2020 |
| 9 | Formes, 1968 | Mixed media/paper | $21,000 | Bukowskis | Nov 1993 |
| 10 | Trompetenohr (Trumpet Ear), 1963 | Oil on canvas | $20,986 | Karl & Faber | Jun 2022 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 41 | $10,129 |
| Works on paper | 21 | $5,650 |
| Other | 26 | $2,281 |
| Sculpture | 41 | $1,918 |
| Prints | 67 | $300 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 31 | $12,103 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 108 | $1,791 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 37 | $950 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 814 results from 90 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Paul Wunderlich is a German artist with 1,074 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $796. 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 Wunderlich sold in 2026 for $1,275, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Paul Wunderlich work worth?

Across 675 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Wunderlich work is $796.

The median Paul Wunderlich print sells for $312 across 310 lots.

The median Paul Wunderlich sculpture sells for $1,918 across 149 lots.

The median Paul Wunderlich painting sells for $8,753 across 65 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Paul Wunderlich prints typically sell for $158–$478 (the middle half of 212 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Paul Wunderlich sculptures typically sell for $665–$1,918 (the middle half of 73 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 | 468 | $312†‡ | $17,074 | 66.2% | 2026-10-07 |
| Paintings | 85 | $8,753†‡ | $49,398 | 76.5% | 2026-06-10 |
| Works on Paper | 53 | $3,047†‡ | $19,047‡ | 79.2% | 2025-02-05 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 200 | $1,918†‡ | $31,557 | 74.5% | 2026-06-10 |
| Photography | 3 | $678‡ | $889 | 66.7% | 2011-05-20 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 40 | $15,318†‡ | $49,398 | — | 2026-09-24 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Paul Wunderlich's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (468 lots) median $312 with 66.2% sell-through. Paintings (85 lots) median $8,753, record $49,398. A typical Paul Wunderlich painting sells for around 28× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 40 lots) the median is $15,318.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 46 | $114–$548†‡ | $331†‡ | $4,500‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 212 | $158–$478†‡ | $264†‡ | $17,074 |

† 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) | 5 | $2,472–$7,265‡ | $5,707‡ | $8,631‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 26 | $5,301–$9,136†‡ | $6,232†‡ | $13,559 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 33 | $8,540–$19,446†‡ | $12,213†‡ | $49,398 |

† 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) | 5 | $1,010–$2,071‡ | $2,022‡ | $4,760 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 31 | $2,016–$6,258†‡ | $3,034†‡ | $17,121 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $6,679–$13,439†‡ | $9,082†‡ | $19,047‡ |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 73 | $665–$1,918†‡ | $1,165†‡ | $4,645 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 49 | $1,766–$3,301†‡ | $2,569†‡ | $8,325 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 13 | $5,179–$7,568†‡ | $7,265†‡ | $31,557 |

† 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 | 2021 | $49,398 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $48,299 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $31,557 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $19,047‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $17,121 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $17,074 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $14,303‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $10,845 |

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

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 Wunderlich worth?

Across 675 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Wunderlich work is $796. The median Paul Wunderlich print sells for $312 across 310 lots. The median Paul Wunderlich sculpture sells for $1,918 across 149 lots. The median Paul Wunderlich painting sells for $8,753 across 65 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Paul Wunderlich prints typically sell for $158–$478 (the middle half of 212 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Paul Wunderlich sculptures typically sell for $665–$1,918 (the middle half of 73 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 Wunderlich print?

Based on 310 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paul Wunderlich print is $312. 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 Wunderlich's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Paul Wunderlich print is $17,074.

### What is the average price of a Paul Wunderlich sculpture?

Based on 149 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paul Wunderlich sculpture is $1,918. 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 Wunderlich's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Paul Wunderlich sculpture is $31,557.

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

Based on 65 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paul Wunderlich painting is $8,753. 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 Wunderlich's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Paul Wunderlich painting is $49,398.

### What is the average price of a medium Paul Wunderlich print?

Based on 212 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Paul Wunderlich print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $264, 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 Wunderlich sculpture?

Based on 73 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Paul Wunderlich sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,165, 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 Wunderlich's auction record?

Paul Wunderlich's auction record is $49,398, set in 2021.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Paul Wunderlich auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/paul-wunderlich (updated 2026-11-02).

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.