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# Peter Brüning (1929–1970)

## What is Peter Brüning’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 137 auction results for Peter Brüning at 14 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $33,907 including buyer’s premium (middle half $24,569–$53,879, n=8). The auction record is $113,691 for Untitled (2020, Ketterer Kunst). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled, 1960 | Oil on canvas | $113,691 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2020 |
| 2 | N°83 - 1961, 1961 | Signée et datée en bas à droite "Brüning | $99,091 | Artcurial | Jun 2021 |
| 3 | Nr. 10/64 (légendes I), 1964 | Oil and color chalks on canvas | $98,532 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2020 |
| 4 | Untitled (Nr. 63), 1961 | Oil on canvas | $86,242 | Christie's | May 2003 |
| 5 | Nr. 98, Öl auf Leinwand, 1961 | Oil on canvas | $83,967 | Sotheby's | Jun 2024 |
| 6 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1961 | Painting | $80,198 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Jun 2019 |
| 7 | Ohne Titel (Öl auf Leinwand), 1961 | Öl auf Leinwand | $75,682 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Jun 2025 |
| 8 | Untitled (oil and chalk on canvas), 1964 | Painting | $74,033 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Jun 2023 |
| 9 | Ohne Titel (Öl auf Leinwand), 1961 | Öl auf Leinwand | $68,114 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Dec 2021 |
| 10 | Ohne Titel (Nr. 6), 1960 | Öl auf Leinwand | $60,546 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Dec 2021 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 40 | $36,782 |
| Works on paper | 11 | $5,885 |
| Other | 8 | $4,557 |
| Prints | 11 | $589 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 20 | $53,912 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 31 | $14,326 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $1,350 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 137 results from 14 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Peter Brüning is a German artist with 203 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $6,504. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Peter Brüning sold in 2026 for $53,253, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Peter Brüning work worth?

Across 136 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peter Brüning work is $6,504.

The median Peter Brüning painting sells for $33,858 across 57 lots.

The median Peter Brüning print sells for $454 across 33 lots.

The median Peter Brüning work on paper sells for $5,112 across 32 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Peter Brüning paintings typically sell for $14,272–$36,516 (the middle half of 28 sold lots).

Large (over 120 cm) Peter Brüning paintings typically sell for $25,337–$64,330 (the middle half of 27 sold lots).

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 56 | $454‡ | $1,110 | 58.9% | 2024-09-26 |
| Paintings | 76 | $33,858‡ | $113,691 | 75% | 2026-06-19 |
| Works on Paper | 42 | $5,112‡ | $38,031‡ | 76.2% | 2025-07-16 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $86,242 | $113,691 | — | 2025-06-04 |

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

Peter Brüning's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (56 lots) median $454 with 58.9% sell-through. Paintings (76 lots) median $33,858, record $113,691. A typical Peter Brüning painting sells for around 75× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 7 lots) the median is $86,242.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $336–$719‡ | $454‡ | $1,110 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $372–$568‡ | $423‡ | $757 |

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

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 28 | $14,272–$36,516‡ | $21,231‡ | $113,691 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 27 | $25,337–$64,330‡ | $50,040‡ | $98,532 |

‡ 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) | 21 | $2,026–$5,962‡ | $3,814‡ | $9,839 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $5,088–$10,631‡ | $6,589‡ | $27,246 |

‡ 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 | 2020 | $113,691 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $99,091 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $38,031‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $27,246 |
| Prints & Editions | 2004 | $1,090‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2007 | $1,036 |

‡ 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 Peter Brüning worth?

Across 136 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peter Brüning work is $6,504. The median Peter Brüning painting sells for $33,858 across 57 lots. The median Peter Brüning print sells for $454 across 33 lots. The median Peter Brüning work on paper sells for $5,112 across 32 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Peter Brüning paintings typically sell for $14,272–$36,516 (the middle half of 28 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) Peter Brüning paintings typically sell for $25,337–$64,330 (the middle half of 27 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Peter Brüning painting?

Based on 57 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Peter Brüning painting is $33,858. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Peter Brüning's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Peter Brüning painting is $113,691.

### What is the average price of a Peter Brüning print?

Based on 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Peter Brüning print is $454. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Peter Brüning's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Peter Brüning print is $1,110.

### What is the average price of a Peter Brüning work on paper?

Based on 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Peter Brüning work on paper is $5,112. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Peter Brüning's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Peter Brüning work on paper is $38,031. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a medium Peter Brüning painting?

Based on 28 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Peter Brüning painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $21,231, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a large Peter Brüning painting?

Based on 27 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Peter Brüning painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $50,040, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Peter Brüning's auction record?

Peter Brüning's auction record is $113,691, set in 2020.

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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, “Peter Brüning auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/peter-bruning (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.