Thomas Schutte (b. 1954)
Thomas Schutte is a German artist with 105 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $9,520. 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 Schutte is recorded as sold in 2025 for $35,250; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Thomas Schutte on OpeningBid →What is a Thomas Schutte work worth?
Across 69 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thomas Schutte work is $9,520.
The median Thomas Schutte print sells for $3,955 across 29 lots.
The median Thomas Schutte work on paper sells for $14,772 across 16 lots.
The median Thomas Schutte sculpture sells for $108,820 across 7 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 | 52 | $3,955†‡ | $133,267 | 55.8% | 2025-11-14 |
| Paintings | 2 | $37,776 | $55,199 | — | 2023-06-30 |
| Works on Paper | 23 | $14,772‡ | $89,102 | 69.6% | 2025-12-05 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 7 | $108,820‡ | $647,621 | — | 2025-12-04 |
| Photography | 2 | $26,241 | $26,241 | 50% | 2005-06-24 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $144,058‡ | $647,621 | — | 2024-10-01 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Thomas Schutte's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (52 lots) median $3,955 with 55.8% sell-through. Paintings (2 lots) median $37,776, record $55,199. A typical Thomas Schutte painting sells for around 9.6× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 9 lots) the median is $144,058.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $593–$4,648‡ | $2,597‡ | $64,823 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $1,005–$19,216†‡ | $4,935†‡ | $133,267 |
† 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) | 9 | $5,822–$56,669‡ | $15,000‡ | $89,102 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $4,468–$15,908 | $14,772 | $32,817 |
‡ 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 | 2016 | $647,621 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2010 | $189,346 |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $133,267 |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $114,877 |
| Works on Paper | 1999 | $89,102 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $64,765 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $55,199 |
| Photography | 2005 | $26,241 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Thomas Schutte worth?
Across 69 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thomas Schutte work is $9,520. The median Thomas Schutte print sells for $3,955 across 29 lots. The median Thomas Schutte work on paper sells for $14,772 across 16 lots. The median Thomas Schutte sculpture sells for $108,820 across 7 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 Schutte print?
Based on 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Thomas Schutte print is $3,955. 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 Schutte's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Thomas Schutte print is $133,267.
What is the average price of a Thomas Schutte work on paper?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Thomas Schutte work on paper is $14,772. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Thomas Schutte's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Thomas Schutte work on paper is $89,102.
What is the average price of a medium Thomas Schutte print?
Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Thomas Schutte print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,935, 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 Schutte print?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Thomas Schutte print (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,597, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Thomas Schutte's auction record?
Thomas Schutte's auction record is $647,621, set in 2016.
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