Peter Behrens (1868–1940)
Peter Behrens is a German artist with 78 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $983. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Peter Behrens sold in 2026 for $1,397, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Peter Behrens on OpeningBid →What is a Peter Behrens work worth?
Across 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peter Behrens work is $983.
The median Peter Behrens print sells for $2,000 across 21 lots.
The median Peter Behrens work on paper sells for $714 across 1 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 | 30 | $2,000‡ | $4,500 | 70% | 2026-04-07 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $714‡ | $714‡ | — | 2019-11-29 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $4,500 | $7,587 | — | 2014-04-24 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $1,397–$2,400‡ | $1,750‡ | $3,549‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $2,862–$3,500 | $3,200 | $4,500 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $4,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $3,600 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $714‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Peter Behrens worth?
Across 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peter Behrens work is $983. The median Peter Behrens print sells for $2,000 across 21 lots. The median Peter Behrens work on paper sells for $714 across 1 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 Peter Behrens print?
Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Peter Behrens print is $2,000. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Peter Behrens's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Peter Behrens print is $4,500.
What is Peter Behrens's auction record?
Peter Behrens's auction record is $7,587, set in 1999.
See the full Peter Behrens record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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