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# Peter Keetman (1916–1987)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 118 auction results for Peter Keetman at 12 houses since 1997. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,405 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,331–$1,763, n=10). The auction record is $31,614 for Camerawork Portfolio (2005, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Camerawork Portfolio, 1990 | 10 gelatin silver prints, printed 1990s | $31,614 | Christie's | Oct 2005 |
| 2 | 'Schraubenpumpe', 1960 | — | $9,746 | Sotheby's | May 2008 |
| 3 | 'VW-Kotflügel', 1953 | — | $7,310 | Sotheby's | May 2008 |
| 4 | Porzellan-Hände, 1958 | Cartes-de-visite | $4,107 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Jun 2024 |
| 5 | Eisglocken, 1958 | Cartes-de-visite | $3,942 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Dec 2020 |
| 6 | Regenschirme, 1953 | Cartes-de-visite | $3,762 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Jun 2018 |
| 7 | BMW Fender, 1916 | Gelatin silver print. 1956. Signed, titled, dated in pencil and credit stamp on the verso | $3,680 | Christie's | Dec 1998 |
| 8 | Beschlagene Fensterscheibe, 1947 | Cartes-de-visite | $3,638 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Dec 2020 |
| 9 | Auto-Lack, 1962 | Cartes-de-visite | $3,596 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Jun 2016 |
| 10 | Zahnräder, 1958 | Cartes-de-visite | $3,596 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Jun 2016 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 41 | $2,191 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 40 | $2,154 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 118 results from 12 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Peter Keetman is a German artist with 250 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $2,242. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Peter Keetman sold in 2026 for $2,304, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Peter Keetman work worth?

Across 118 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peter Keetman work is $2,242.

The median Peter Keetman photograph sells for $2,240 across 114 lots.

The median Peter Keetman print sells for $2,798 across 2 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Peter Keetman photographs typically sell for $1,361–$3,275 (the middle half of 107 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 | 4 | $2,798‡ | $2,798‡ | 50% | 2018-06-06 |
| Photography | 231 | $2,240‡ | $31,614 | 49.4% | 2026-10-08 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $8,616‡ | $31,614 | — | 2018-12-05 |

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

## Price by size

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 107 | $1,361–$3,275‡ | $2,227‡ | $31,614 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2005 | $31,614 |
| Photography | 2018 | $9,160‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $2,798‡ |

‡ 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 Keetman worth?

Across 118 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peter Keetman work is $2,242. The median Peter Keetman photograph sells for $2,240 across 114 lots. The median Peter Keetman print sells for $2,798 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Peter Keetman photographs typically sell for $1,361–$3,275 (the middle half of 107 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Peter Keetman photograph?

Based on 114 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Peter Keetman photograph is $2,240. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Peter Keetman's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Peter Keetman photograph is $31,614.

### What is the average price of a small Peter Keetman photograph?

Based on 107 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Peter Keetman photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,227, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Peter Keetman's auction record is $31,614, set in 2005.

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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 Keetman auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/peter-keetman (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.