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# Peter Klasen (b. 1935)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 294 auction results for Peter Klasen at 47 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,354 including buyer’s premium (middle half $149–$7,706, n=37). The auction record is $884,460 for CONTAINER ROUGE / VERT 2RW (2007, Artcurial). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CONTAINER ROUGE / VERT 2RW, 1979 | Acrylique sur toile | $884,460 | Artcurial | Dec 2007 |
| 2 | La Bouche d’Incendie (The Fire Mouth), 1965 | Oil paint | $104,118 | Christie's | Apr 2016 |
| 3 | Visage + 3 interrupteurs et stéthoscope, 1935 | Acrylic paint | $77,023 | PIASA | Jun 2026 |
| 4 | Le fil conducteur, 1964 | Signée | $73,112 | Artcurial | Dec 2012 |
| 5 | Le Sans Paroles | — | $69,046 | Sotheby's | Dec 2007 |
| 6 | SANS TITRE (M 15 CORROSIF), 2006 | Signée et datée " | $50,655 | Artcurial | Apr 2008 |
| 7 | Chemise + prise mâle, 1935 | Acrylique sur toile Signée, datée et titrée au dos 130 x 80,5 cm Provenance: - Vente Vers | $42,402 | PIASA | Oct 2021 |
| 8 | Femme bandée, 1968 | Signée | $37,692 | Artcurial | Jun 2006 |
| 9 | Dream, 2001 | Signée | $36,920 | Artcurial | Dec 2010 |
| 10 | SES LEVRES NE PEUVENT S'Y TROMPER, 1966 | Signée titrée et datée " | $36,122 | Artcurial | Jun 2006 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 72 | $10,632 |
| Other | 72 | $7,273 |
| Works on paper | 5 | $2,088 |
| Prints | 81 | $218 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 21 | $9,287 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 22 | $1,649 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 101 | $290 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 294 results from 47 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Peter Klasen is a German artist with 428 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $2,832. 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 Peter Klasen sold in 2026 for $7,572, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**4 Peter Klasen works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Peter Klasen work worth?

Across 282 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peter Klasen work is $2,832.

The median Peter Klasen print sells for $239 across 97 lots.

The median Peter Klasen painting sells for $9,284 across 81 lots.

The median Peter Klasen work on paper sells for $2,496 across 20 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Peter Klasen prints typically sell for $159–$294 (the middle half of 62 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Peter Klasen paintings typically sell for $6,588–$19,152 (the middle half of 33 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 | 102 | $239†‡ | $20,340 | 95.1% | 2026-08-26 |
| Paintings | 90 | $9,284†‡ | $104,118 | 90% | 2026-06-30 |
| Works on Paper | 24 | $2,496† | $9,692 | 83.3% | 2026-06-30 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 4 | $3,974 | $7,357 | 50% | 2017-09-29 |
| Photography | 3 | $1,478‡ | $2,921 | 66.7% | 2026-01-21 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 15 | $37,692 | $884,460 | — | 2026-06-30 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Peter Klasen's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (102 lots) median $239 with 95.1% sell-through. Paintings (90 lots) median $9,284, record $104,118. A typical Peter Klasen painting sells for around 39× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 15 lots) the median is $37,692.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $145–$1,411‡ | $581‡ | $2,782 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 62 | $159–$294†‡ | $218†‡ | $7,988† |
| large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $1,105–$3,133† | $1,598† | $20,340 |

† 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 | $2,485–$2,743 | $2,656 | $13,642 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 33 | $6,588–$19,152†‡ | $10,602†‡ | $104,118 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 16 | $8,150–$20,401† | $9,533† | $42,402 |

† 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) | 7 | $278–$1,415† | $465† | $2,088 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $2,655–$3,685† | $3,181† | $4,300 |

† 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 | 2016 | $104,118 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $77,023 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $20,340 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $17,172 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $9,692 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2011 | $7,357 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $4,300 |
| Photography | 2011 | $2,921 |

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 Klasen worth?

Across 282 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peter Klasen work is $2,832. The median Peter Klasen print sells for $239 across 97 lots. The median Peter Klasen painting sells for $9,284 across 81 lots. The median Peter Klasen work on paper sells for $2,496 across 20 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Peter Klasen prints typically sell for $159–$294 (the middle half of 62 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Peter Klasen paintings typically sell for $6,588–$19,152 (the middle half of 33 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 Peter Klasen print?

Based on 97 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Peter Klasen print is $239. 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 Peter Klasen's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Peter Klasen print is $20,340.

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

Based on 81 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Peter Klasen painting is $9,284. 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 Peter Klasen's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Peter Klasen painting is $104,118.

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

Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Peter Klasen work on paper is $2,496. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Peter Klasen work on paper is $9,692.

### What is the average price of a medium Peter Klasen print?

Based on 62 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Peter Klasen print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $218, 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 medium Peter Klasen painting?

Based on 33 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Peter Klasen painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $10,602, 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 Peter Klasen's auction record?

Peter Klasen's auction record is $104,118, set in 2016.

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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 Klasen auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/peter-klasen (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.