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# Rosemarie Trockel (b. 1952)

## What is Rosemarie Trockel’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 306 auction results for Rosemarie Trockel at 30 houses since 1994. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,019 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,009–$19,294, n=26). The auction record is $1,332,500 for Made in Western Germany (2018, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Made in Western Germany, 1987 | Knitted wool | $1,332,500 | Christie's | May 2018 |
| 2 | Made in Western Germany | Wool | $962,500 | Sotheby's | May 2011 |
| 3 | Waterfall | Knit painting | $560,203 | Phillips | Feb 2013 |
| 4 | QUESTION OF TIME, 2012 | Canvas | $526,670 | Sotheby's | Oct 2020 |
| 5 | Balaklava Box - Uniqum, 1986-1990 | Woolen balaklavas and five mannequin heads in plexiglass cabinet | $512,339 | Sotheby's | Oct 2007 |
| 6 | Made in Western Germany | — | $443,340 | Sotheby's | Jun 2007 |
| 7 | Untitled (knitted wool on canvas, in four parts), 1991 | Knitted wool on canvas | $406,269 | Christie's | Oct 2012 |
| 8 | False Alarm | Black wool on white canvas | $343,340 | Phillips | Jun 2015 |
| 9 | o.T., gestrickt ("Untitled", Knitted), 1985 | Knitted textile | $325,670 | Christie's | Mar 2021 |
| 10 | Study for Old Friend, 2006 | Knitted painting | $308,399 | Phillips | Oct 2015 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 25 | $171,872 |
| Sculpture | 15 | $51,200 |
| Other | 71 | $20,645 |
| Works on paper | 44 | $5,616 |
| Prints | 24 | $1,155 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 34 | $65,178 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 49 | $17,492 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 88 | $5,409 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 306 results from 30 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Rosemarie Trockel is a German artist with 420 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $4,180. 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 Rosemarie Trockel sold in 2026 for $5,376, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

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## What is a Rosemarie Trockel work worth?

Across 305 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Rosemarie Trockel work is $4,180.

The median Rosemarie Trockel print sells for $973 across 88 lots.

The median Rosemarie Trockel work on paper sells for $5,671 across 56 lots.

The median Rosemarie Trockel photograph sells for $1,438 across 21 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Rosemarie Trockel prints typically sell for $595–$1,751 (the middle half of 46 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Rosemarie Trockel work on papers typically sell for $3,253–$8,193 (the middle half of 44 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 | 114 | $973†‡ | $21,152 | 77.2% | 2026-07-30 |
| Paintings | 25 | $75,000† | $406,269 | 84% | 2025-12-16 |
| Works on Paper | 70 | $5,671†‡ | $52,500 | 80% | 2026-07-07 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 19 | $65,196‡ | $560,203 | 68.4% | 2026-02-27 |
| Photography | 28 | $1,438†‡ | $44,100 | 75% | 2025-08-21 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 26 | $274,923 | $1.3M | — | 2025-11-19 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Rosemarie Trockel's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (114 lots) median $973 with 77.2% sell-through. Paintings (25 lots) median $75,000, record $406,269. A typical Rosemarie Trockel painting sells for around 77× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 26 lots) the median is $274,923.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 46 | $595–$1,751†‡ | $908†‡ | $11,898 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 38 | $554–$1,781†‡ | $939†‡ | $17,492 |

† 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) | 11 | $6,126–$33,760† | $9,985† | $125,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $176,668–$288,395 | $209,721 | $325,670 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 44 | $3,253–$8,193†‡ | $4,943†‡ | $36,832 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $9,880–$42,143 | $13,815 | $52,500 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $43,468–$89,305‡ | $62,886‡ | $154,137 |

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

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $760–$2,060†‡ | $1,438†‡ | $3,404† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $391–$10,577†‡ | $2,150†‡ | $44,100 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2013 | $560,203 |
| Paintings | 2012 | $406,269 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $343,340 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $154,137 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $52,500 |
| Photography | 2021 | $44,100 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $43,661 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $21,152 |

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 Rosemarie Trockel worth?

Across 305 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Rosemarie Trockel work is $4,180. The median Rosemarie Trockel print sells for $973 across 88 lots. The median Rosemarie Trockel work on paper sells for $5,671 across 56 lots. The median Rosemarie Trockel photograph sells for $1,438 across 21 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Rosemarie Trockel prints typically sell for $595–$1,751 (the middle half of 46 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Rosemarie Trockel work on papers typically sell for $3,253–$8,193 (the middle half of 44 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 Rosemarie Trockel print?

Based on 88 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Rosemarie Trockel print is $973. 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 Rosemarie Trockel's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Rosemarie Trockel print is $21,152.

### What is the average price of a Rosemarie Trockel work on paper?

Based on 56 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Rosemarie Trockel work on paper is $5,671. 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 Rosemarie Trockel's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Rosemarie Trockel work on paper is $52,500.

### What is the average price of a Rosemarie Trockel photograph?

Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Rosemarie Trockel photograph is $1,438. 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 Rosemarie Trockel's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Rosemarie Trockel photograph is $44,100.

### What is the average price of a small Rosemarie Trockel print?

Based on 46 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Rosemarie Trockel print (small (under 50 cm)) is $908, 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 small Rosemarie Trockel work on paper?

Based on 44 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Rosemarie Trockel work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,943, 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 Rosemarie Trockel's auction record?

Rosemarie Trockel's auction record is $1,332,500, set in 2018.

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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, “Rosemarie Trockel auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/rosemarie-trockel (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.