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# Peter Zimmermann (b. 1956)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 70 auction results for Peter Zimmermann at 15 houses since 2000. Over the last 24 months the median price was $17,972 including buyer’s premium (middle half $13,793–$19,590, n=10). The auction record is $36,327 for A-T-Flyer (2021, Van Ham Kunstauktionen). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A-T-Flyer, 2001 | Kunstharz auf Leinwand | $36,327 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Dec 2021 |
| 2 | Casino, 2004 | Painting | $27,245 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Dec 2020 |
| 3 | Miami, 2015 | Epoxidharz auf Leinwand | $24,218 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Nov 2023 |
| 4 | Stock, 2007 | Epoxy resin on canvas | $23,826 | Sotheby's | May 2026 |
| 5 | Onna, 2000 | Painting | $23,151 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Jun 2018 |
| 6 | Inseln II, 2000 | Painting | $22,457 | Artcurial | Jun 2025 |
| 7 | Splay, 2005 | Painting | $21,646 | Christie's | Jun 2023 |
| 8 | MI, 2006 | Résine epoxy sur toile | $20,179 | Christie's | Dec 2016 |
| 9 | ILK 3, 2009 | Resin on canvas | $19,755 | Sotheby's | Aug 2022 |
| 10 | Image 66, 2000 | Synthetic resin on canvas | $19,728 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2019 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 40 | $13,199 |
| Other | 8 | $9,309 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 36 | $13,199 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 6 | $9,118 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 70 results from 15 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Peter Zimmermann is a German artist with 92 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $11,712. 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 Zimmermann sold in 2026 for $17,228, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Peter Zimmermann work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Peter Zimmermann work worth?

Across 70 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peter Zimmermann work is $11,712.

The median Peter Zimmermann painting sells for $14,053 across 36 lots.

The median Peter Zimmermann sculpture sells for $11,997 across 9 lots.

The median Peter Zimmermann print sells for $605 across 1 lots.

Large (over 120 cm) Peter Zimmermann paintings typically sell for $9,775–$19,672 (the middle half of 27 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 | 2 | $605 | $605 | 50% | — |
| Paintings | 45 | $14,053†‡ | $36,327 | 80% | 2026-06-10 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 9 | $11,997 | $21,646 | — | 2023-11-23 |
| Photography | 1 | $659 | $659 | — | 2018-07-26 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $27,214‡ | $36,327 | — | 2023-11-29 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Peter Zimmermann's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $605 with 50% sell-through. Paintings (45 lots) median $14,053, record $36,327. A typical Peter Zimmermann painting sells for around 23× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $27,214.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $4,578–$9,224‡ | $6,797‡ | $24,218 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 27 | $9,775–$19,672†‡ | $14,210†‡ | $36,327 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $11,808–$16,964 | $11,997 | $21,646 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $36,327 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $27,245 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $21,646 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2016 | $20,179 |
| Photography | 2018 | $659 |

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 Zimmermann worth?

Across 70 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peter Zimmermann work is $11,712. The median Peter Zimmermann painting sells for $14,053 across 36 lots. The median Peter Zimmermann sculpture sells for $11,997 across 9 lots. The median Peter Zimmermann print sells for $605 across 1 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Peter Zimmermann paintings typically sell for $9,775–$19,672 (the middle half of 27 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 Zimmermann painting?

Based on 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Peter Zimmermann painting is $14,053. 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 Zimmermann's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Peter Zimmermann painting is $36,327.

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

Based on 27 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Peter Zimmermann painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $14,210, 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 Zimmermann's auction record?

Peter Zimmermann's auction record is $36,327, set in 2021.

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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 Zimmermann auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/peter-zimmermann (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.