Peter Pongratz (b. 1940)
What is Peter Pongratz’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 109 auction results for Peter Pongratz at 3 houses since 2012. Over the last 24 months the median price was $461 including buyer’s premium (middle half $320–$2,406, n=8). The auction record is $31,578 for Soline (2020, im Kinsky Auktionshaus). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Soline, 2000 | Acrylic on paper mounted on linen; unframed | $31,578 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Dec 2020 |
| 2 | Maschinenmensch, egg tempera on canvas, 1940 | Pencil | $16,922 | Dorotheum | Nov 2020 |
| 3 | Sea, anemones, corals and other plants, egg tempera on canvas, 1975 | Egg tempera on canvas | $16,418 | Dorotheum | Sep 2026 |
| 4 | Fünf Figuren, 1995 | Acrylic on canvas; framed | $9,022 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Jun 2019 |
| 5 | Nachtjäger, 1977 | Tempera on canvas; framed | $9,022 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | May 2021 |
| 6 | o.T. | Acryl auf Papier | $8,677 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Mar 2012 |
| 7 | Der harpunierte Oktopus, 1991 | Oil on canvas; framed | $4,812 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Mar 2022 |
| 8 | Voodoo, 1999 | Acrylic on linen; framed | $4,661 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Jun 2026 |
| 9 | Hubschrauber Panzer und fliegende Köpfe, 1993 | Mixed media on paper | $4,202 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Nov 2015 |
| 10 | Höllentor, 1993 | Mixed media on paper | $4,202 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Nov 2015 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 8 | $9,022 |
| Works on paper | 11 | $2,707 |
| Prints | 5 | $343 |
| Other | 9 | $326 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $16,418 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 21 | $3,007 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 109 results from 3 houses · How we compute these figures
Peter Pongratz is an artist with 207 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $423. 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 Pongratz sold in 2026 for $16,418, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 91 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peter Pongratz work is $423.
The median Peter Pongratz work on paper sells for $2,256 across 8 lots.
The median Peter Pongratz painting sells for $9,022 across 6 lots.
The median Peter Pongratz print sells for $301 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 | 1 | $301 | $301 | — | 2017-03-01 |
| Paintings | 6 | $9,022 | $31,578 | — | 2026-09-17 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $2,256† | $3,759 | — | 2022-03-09 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $14,301‡ | $31,578 | — | 2026-09-17 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Peter Pongratz's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $301. Paintings (6 lots) median $9,022, record $31,578. A typical Peter Pongratz painting sells for around 30× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 6 lots) the median is $14,301.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $1,504–$3,007† | $2,256† | $3,759 |
† 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 | 2020 | $31,578 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $16,418 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $3,759 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $3,007 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $301 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Peter Pongratz worth?
Across 91 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peter Pongratz work is $423. The median Peter Pongratz work on paper sells for $2,256 across 8 lots. The median Peter Pongratz painting sells for $9,022 across 6 lots. The median Peter Pongratz print sells for $301 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 Peter Pongratz's auction record?
Peter Pongratz's auction record is $31,578, set in 2020.
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