Siegward Sprotte (1913–2004)
What is Siegward Sprotte’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 178 auction results for Siegward Sprotte at 9 houses since 1994. Over the last 24 months the median price was $686 including buyer’s premium (middle half $600–$686, n=5). The auction record is $6,055 for Rittersporn (2015, Van Ham Kunstauktionen). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rittersporn, 1998 | Öl auf Hartfaser | $6,055 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Sep 2015 |
| 2 | In meinem Garten (Zwiesprache mit Lupinen), 1981 | Öl auf Leinwand | $5,177 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Jun 2020 |
| 3 | Tauwind II, 1968 | Oil on canvas | $4,946 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2016 |
| 4 | Ohne Titel (Blumenstillleben), 1976 | Mischtechnik auf Japan | $1,509 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Jul 2026 |
| 5 | Dänische Improvisationen, 1982 | Aquarell auf chamoisfarbenem Japan | $1,060 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Sep 2015 |
| 6 | Sandstrand, 1985 | Aquarell auf dünnem Japan | $833 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Nov 2019 |
| 7 | Ohne Titel (Landschaft), 1982 | Aquarell auf Velin | $757 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Nov 2019 |
| 8 | Landschaften (blau), 1989 | Aquarell auf leicht strukturiertem Aquarellpapier | $686 | Karl & Faber | Nov 2024 |
| 9 | Strandlandschaft mit hohem Himmel, circa 1968 | Aquarell auf feinem Japanbütten | $686 | Karl & Faber | Nov 2024 |
| 10 | Ohne Titel (Grüne Gräser), 1985 | Aquarell auf leichtem Karton | $600 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Sep 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 6 | $721 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $795 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 7 | $686 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 178 results from 9 houses · How we compute these figures
Siegward Sprotte is a German artist with 269 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $1,514. 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 Siegward Sprotte is recorded as sold in 2026 for $2,530; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 173 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Siegward Sprotte work is $1,514.
The median Siegward Sprotte work on paper sells for $1,103 across 84 lots.
The median Siegward Sprotte painting sells for $2,497 across 71 lots.
The median Siegward Sprotte print sells for $310 across 8 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Siegward Sprotte paintings typically sell for $1,732–$5,041 (the middle half of 50 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Siegward Sprotte work on papers typically sell for $1,171–$2,346 (the middle half of 46 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 | 10 | $310†‡ | $1,338‡ | 80% | 2025-11-06 |
| Paintings | 90 | $2,497†‡ | $14,053 | 78.9% | 2024-11-08 |
| Works on Paper | 101 | $1,103†‡ | $5,131‡ | 83.2% | 2026-06-06 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $6,176†‡ | $14,053 | — | 2016-05-28 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Siegward Sprotte's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (10 lots) median $310 with 80% sell-through. Paintings (90 lots) median $2,497, record $14,053. A typical Siegward Sprotte painting sells for around 8.1× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 9 lots) the median is $6,176.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $82–$637†‡ | $312†‡ | $1,338‡ |
† 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) | 16 | $1,122–$2,631†‡ | $1,514†‡ | $3,550 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 50 | $1,732–$5,041†‡ | $2,499†‡ | $14,053 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $3,628–$4,648†‡ | $4,000†‡ | $6,176† |
† 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) | 37 | $454–$1,060†‡ | $774†‡ | $3,027 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 46 | $1,171–$2,346‡ | $1,514‡ | $5,131‡ |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2016 | $6,692‡ |
| Paintings | 2008 | $6,176† |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $5,131‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $4,516‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $1,338‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $637‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Siegward Sprotte worth?
Across 173 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Siegward Sprotte work is $1,514. The median Siegward Sprotte work on paper sells for $1,103 across 84 lots. The median Siegward Sprotte painting sells for $2,497 across 71 lots. The median Siegward Sprotte print sells for $310 across 8 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Siegward Sprotte paintings typically sell for $1,732–$5,041 (the middle half of 50 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Siegward Sprotte work on papers typically sell for $1,171–$2,346 (the middle half of 46 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 Siegward Sprotte work on paper?
Based on 84 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Siegward Sprotte work on paper is $1,103. 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 Siegward Sprotte's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Siegward Sprotte work on paper is $5,131. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Siegward Sprotte painting?
Based on 71 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Siegward Sprotte painting is $2,497. 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 Siegward Sprotte's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Siegward Sprotte painting is $14,053.
What is the average price of a medium Siegward Sprotte painting?
Based on 50 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Siegward Sprotte painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,499, 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 Siegward Sprotte work on paper?
Based on 46 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Siegward Sprotte work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,514, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Siegward Sprotte's auction record?
Siegward Sprotte's auction record is $14,053.
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