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# Thomas Scheibitz (b. 1968)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 101 auction results for Thomas Scheibitz at 13 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $13,745 including buyer’s premium (middle half $9,602–$20,320, n=10). The auction record is $536,672 for Douglas (2006, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Douglas, 1999 | Oil on canvas | $536,672 | Christie's | Mar 2006 |
| 2 | Anlage, 2000 | Oil paint | $282,073 | Christie's | Feb 2007 |
| 3 | Brillux, 1968 | Oil paint | $223,250 | Christie's | Oct 2006 |
| 4 | Parfum (Perfume) | — | $179,398 | Sotheby's | Jun 2007 |
| 5 | Souvenir, 1998 | Oil paint | $175,729 | Christie's | Jun 2006 |
| 6 | Skilift, 1999 | Oil paint | $156,000 | Christie's | May 2007 |
| 7 | Mutan, 1998 | Oil paint | $112,021 | Christie's | Oct 2006 |
| 8 | Untitled (Nr.128), 1997 | Acrylic paint | $105,160 | Christie's | May 2004 |
| 9 | Relief, 2001 | Oil paint | $72,000 | Christie's | May 2006 |
| 10 | Ohne Titel (No. 452), 2007 | Painting | $61,083 | Phillips | Apr 2022 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 57 | $24,701 |
| Other | 5 | $9,834 |
| Works on paper | 8 | $1,822 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 44 | $36,217 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 18 | $11,142 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $1,343 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 101 results from 13 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Thomas Scheibitz is a German artist with 145 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $16,999. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Thomas Scheibitz sold in 2026 for $36,308, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Thomas Scheibitz work worth?

Across 101 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thomas Scheibitz work is $16,999.

The median Thomas Scheibitz painting sells for $30,480 across 65 lots.

The median Thomas Scheibitz work on paper sells for $1,514 across 11 lots.

The median Thomas Scheibitz photograph sells for $771 across 4 lots.

Large (over 120 cm) Thomas Scheibitz paintings typically sell for $21,414–$53,621 (the middle half of 46 sold lots).

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 8 | $651‡ | $1,202 | 62.5% | 2023-11-30 |
| Paintings | 76 | $30,480‡ | $536,672 | 85.5% | 2026-10-13 |
| Works on Paper | 14 | $1,514‡ | $19,520 | 78.6% | 2025-01-30 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 7 | $6,055‡ | $7,279 | 57.1% | 2023-06-06 |
| Photography | 8 | $771‡ | $1,778 | 50% | 2023-09-06 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $177,563 | $536,672 | — | 2007-06-21 |

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

Thomas Scheibitz's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (8 lots) median $651 with 62.5% sell-through. Paintings (76 lots) median $30,480, record $536,672. A typical Thomas Scheibitz painting sells for around 47× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 8 lots) the median is $177,563.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $9,645–$14,640 | $11,686 | $27,500 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 46 | $21,414–$53,621‡ | $36,217‡ | $536,672 |

‡ 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) | 9 | $508–$2,270‡ | $1,152‡ | $4,200 |

‡ 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 | 2006 | $536,672 |
| Paintings | 2007 | $282,073 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $19,520 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2016 | $7,279 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $6,811 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $4,200 |
| Photography | 2023 | $1,778 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $1,202 |

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 Scheibitz worth?

Across 101 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thomas Scheibitz work is $16,999. The median Thomas Scheibitz painting sells for $30,480 across 65 lots. The median Thomas Scheibitz work on paper sells for $1,514 across 11 lots. The median Thomas Scheibitz photograph sells for $771 across 4 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Thomas Scheibitz paintings typically sell for $21,414–$53,621 (the middle half of 46 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Thomas Scheibitz painting?

Based on 65 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Thomas Scheibitz painting is $30,480. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Thomas Scheibitz's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Thomas Scheibitz painting is $536,672.

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

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Thomas Scheibitz work on paper is $1,514. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Thomas Scheibitz work on paper is $19,520.

### What is the average price of a large Thomas Scheibitz painting?

Based on 46 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Thomas Scheibitz painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $36,217, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a medium Thomas Scheibitz painting?

Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Thomas Scheibitz painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $11,686, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Thomas Scheibitz's auction record?

Thomas Scheibitz's auction record is $536,672, set in 2006.

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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, “Thomas Scheibitz auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/thomas-scheibitz (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.