Peter-Wilhelm Klasen (b. 1935)
Peter-Wilhelm Klasen is a Germany artist with 247 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $1,202. 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-Wilhelm Klasen sold in 2025 for $6,222, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 156 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peter-Wilhelm Klasen work is $1,202.
The median Peter-Wilhelm Klasen print sells for $331 across 94 lots.
The median Peter-Wilhelm Klasen painting sells for $12,738 across 36 lots.
The median Peter-Wilhelm Klasen work on paper sells for $2,017 across 13 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Peter-Wilhelm Klasen prints typically sell for $190–$704 (the middle half of 74 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Peter-Wilhelm Klasen paintings typically sell for $8,917–$23,341 (the middle half of 22 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 | 147 | $331†‡ | $18,701 | 63.9% | 2026-02-25 |
| Paintings | 50 | $12,738†‡ | $37,402 | 72% | 2024-06-19 |
| Works on Paper | 19 | $2,017† | $13,705 | 68.4% | 2025-06-18 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 5 | $4,525 | $4,621 | 40% | 2021-01-20 |
| Photography | 4 | $3,881 | $7,184 | 50% | 2020-09-16 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $29,147† | $37,402 | — | 2023-11-29 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Peter-Wilhelm Klasen's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (147 lots) median $331 with 63.9% sell-through. Paintings (50 lots) median $12,738, record $37,402. A typical Peter-Wilhelm Klasen painting sells for around 38× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 8 lots) the median is $29,147.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $107–$523†‡ | $152†‡ | $4,079 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 74 | $190–$704†‡ | $358†‡ | $18,701 |
† 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) | 8 | $2,786–$6,319† | $4,285† | $29,949 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 22 | $8,917–$23,341†‡ | $13,553†‡ | $35,411 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $16,807–$24,783 | $18,180 | $37,402 |
† 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) | 8 | $882–$1,848† | $1,212† | $5,925† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $6,222–$12,104 | $10,496 | $13,705 |
† 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 | 2021 | $37,402 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $35,411 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $18,701 |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $18,007 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $13,705 |
| Works on Paper | 1992 | $12,104 |
| Photography | 2015 | $7,184 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $4,621 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Peter-Wilhelm Klasen worth?
Across 156 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peter-Wilhelm Klasen work is $1,202. The median Peter-Wilhelm Klasen print sells for $331 across 94 lots. The median Peter-Wilhelm Klasen painting sells for $12,738 across 36 lots. The median Peter-Wilhelm Klasen work on paper sells for $2,017 across 13 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Peter-Wilhelm Klasen prints typically sell for $190–$704 (the middle half of 74 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Peter-Wilhelm Klasen paintings typically sell for $8,917–$23,341 (the middle half of 22 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-Wilhelm Klasen print?
Based on 94 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Peter-Wilhelm Klasen print is $331. 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-Wilhelm Klasen's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Peter-Wilhelm Klasen print is $18,701.
What is the average price of a Peter-Wilhelm Klasen painting?
Based on 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Peter-Wilhelm Klasen painting is $12,738. 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-Wilhelm Klasen's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Peter-Wilhelm Klasen painting is $37,402.
What is the average price of a Peter-Wilhelm Klasen work on paper?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Peter-Wilhelm Klasen work on paper is $2,017. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Peter-Wilhelm Klasen's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Peter-Wilhelm Klasen work on paper is $13,705.
What is the average price of a medium Peter-Wilhelm Klasen print?
Based on 74 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Peter-Wilhelm Klasen print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $358, 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-Wilhelm Klasen painting?
Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Peter-Wilhelm Klasen painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $13,553, 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-Wilhelm Klasen's auction record?
Peter-Wilhelm Klasen's auction record is $37,402, set in 2021.
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