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# Thomas Bayrle (b. 1937)

## What is Thomas Bayrle’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 181 auction results for Thomas Bayrle at 16 houses since 1994. Over the last 24 months the median price was $12,109 including buyer’s premium (middle half $7,246–$19,050, n=9). The auction record is $292,831 for Tassenfrau (Milchkaffee) (Cup Woman (Milk Coffee)) (2019, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tassenfrau (Milchkaffee) (Cup Woman (Milk Coffee)), 1967 | Acrylic paint | $292,831 | Christie's | Oct 2019 |
| 2 | Vasarely, 1965 | Oil paint | $211,801 | Christie's | Feb 2020 |
| 3 | Motta Love, 1966 | Oil on panel, in the artist's original frame | $188,396 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2025 |
| 4 | Hollywood, 1972 | Acrylic on canvas | $136,416 | Christie's | Apr 2017 |
| 5 | Ohne Titel (Glückskleedosenturm), 1969 | 40 Milchdosen, übereinander montiert | $128,660 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Oct 2024 |
| 6 | Römische Treppe (Roman Steps), 1971 | Acrylic paint | $65,377 | Christie's | Oct 2017 |
| 7 | Römische Treppe (Roman Staircase), 1971 | Acrylic on canvas | $52,465 | Karl & Faber | Jun 2022 |
| 8 | Verkehrsornament (Auto) (Traffic Ornament (Car)), 1990 | Lino paint on canvas laid on canvas | $39,516 | Christie's | Mar 2023 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Drilling (Feuer Im Weizen Serie III), 1970/10 | Screenprint on plastic | $232,029 | Sotheby's | May 2021 |
| 2 | Tassenmann, 1967 | Farbserigrafie auf Kunststoffplane | $52,978 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Oct 2024 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 7 | $65,377 |
| Other | 21 | $10,595 |
| Works on paper | 7 | $7,246 |
| Prints | 25 | $2,652 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 18 | $34,236 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 34 | $5,024 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $984 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 181 results from 16 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Thomas Bayrle is a German artist with 234 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $1,260. 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 Thomas Bayrle is recorded as sold in 2026 for $2,271; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Thomas Bayrle work worth?

Across 180 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thomas Bayrle work is $1,260.

The median Thomas Bayrle print sells for $1,195 across 107 lots.

The median Thomas Bayrle work on paper sells for $4,541 across 21 lots.

The median Thomas Bayrle painting sells for $65,377 across 7 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Thomas Bayrle prints typically sell for $757–$1,714 (the middle half of 81 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 | 130 | $1,195†‡ | $292,831 | 82.3% | 2025-12-17 |
| Paintings | 7 | $65,377 | $211,801 | — | 2025-06-06 |
| Works on Paper | 23 | $4,541‡ | $18,164 | 91.3% | 2025-06-07 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $110,578‡ | $128,660 | — | 2024-10-01 |
| Photography | 3 | $757† | $1,968 | — | 2025-11-26 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 10 | $132,538‡ | $292,831 | — | 2025-06-06 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Thomas Bayrle's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (130 lots) median $1,195 with 82.3% sell-through. Paintings (7 lots) median $65,377, record $211,801. A typical Thomas Bayrle painting sells for around 55× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 10 lots) the median is $132,538.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $461–$2,333†‡ | $681†‡ | $6,509 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 81 | $757–$1,714†‡ | $1,135†‡ | $52,978 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 11 | $9,355–$27,075‡ | $19,632‡ | $292,831 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $52,465–$188,396 | $65,377 | $211,801 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $1,192–$3,219‡ | $2,268‡ | $11,221 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $5,998–$12,488‡ | $8,978‡ | $18,164 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $292,831 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $232,029 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $211,801 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $188,396 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $128,660 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $92,497‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $18,164 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $13,800 |

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

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 Thomas Bayrle worth?

Across 180 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thomas Bayrle work is $1,260. The median Thomas Bayrle print sells for $1,195 across 107 lots. The median Thomas Bayrle work on paper sells for $4,541 across 21 lots. The median Thomas Bayrle painting sells for $65,377 across 7 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Thomas Bayrle prints typically sell for $757–$1,714 (the middle half of 81 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 Thomas Bayrle print?

Based on 107 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Thomas Bayrle print is $1,195. 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 Thomas Bayrle's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Thomas Bayrle print is $292,831.

### What is the average price of a Thomas Bayrle work on paper?

Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Thomas Bayrle work on paper is $4,541. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Thomas Bayrle's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Thomas Bayrle work on paper is $18,164.

### What is the average price of a medium Thomas Bayrle print?

Based on 81 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Thomas Bayrle print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,135, 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 Thomas Bayrle print?

Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Thomas Bayrle print (small (under 50 cm)) is $681, 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 Thomas Bayrle's auction record?

Thomas Bayrle's auction record is $292,831, set in 2019.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.