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# Thomas Schütte (b. 1954)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 289 auction results for Thomas Schütte at 23 houses since 2000. Over the last 24 months the median price was $27,698 including buyer’s premium (middle half $6,882–$197,275, n=44). The auction record is $5,317,000 for Großer Geist Nr. 6 (2014, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Großer Geist Nr. 6, 1996 | Bronze | $5,317,000 | Christie's | May 2014 |
| 2 | Bronzefrau Nr. I, 1998 | Patinated bronze, steel | $5,175,500 | Christie's | May 2017 |
| 3 | Bronzefrau Nr. 13, 2003 | Bronze figure on steel table | $4,747,637 | Christie's | Oct 2016 |
| 4 | Großer Geist Nr. 9 | Cor-Ten steel | $4,085,000 | Phillips | May 2013 |
| 5 | Bronzefrau Nr. 7, 2002 | Patinated bronze figure on steel table | $3,519,804 | Christie's | Mar 2018 |
| 6 | Großer Geist Nr. 9, 1998 | Corten steel | $3,375,000 | Phillips | Nov 2017 |
| 7 | Großer Geist Nr. 6, 1998 | Stainless steel | $3,301,000 | Christie's | Nov 2014 |
| 8 | Stahlfrau No. 6 (Steel Woman, No. 6), 2003 | Stainless steel | $3,206,586 | Christie's | Mar 2017 |
| 9 | Großer Geist Nr.6, 1998 | Steel | $3,054,031 | Sotheby's | Oct 2022 |
| 10 | Stahlfrau No. 8, 2003 | Stainless steel | $2,195,901 | Christie's | Feb 2020 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 84 | $252,507 |
| Works on paper | 56 | $22,281 |
| Other | 41 | $13,696 |
| Prints | 47 | $6,509 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 48 | $76,437 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 98 | $27,172 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 83 | $13,943 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 289 results from 23 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Thomas Schütte is a German artist with 359 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $20,160. 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 Schütte sold in 2026 for $33,427, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**2 Thomas Schütte works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Thomas Schütte work worth?

Across 289 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thomas Schütte work is $20,160.

The median Thomas Schütte print sells for $2,119 across 78 lots.

The median Thomas Schütte work on paper sells for $16,258 across 71 lots.

The median Thomas Schütte sculpture sells for $362,975 across 58 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Thomas Schütte prints typically sell for $1,120–$19,012 (the middle half of 45 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Thomas Schütte sculptures typically sell for $58,344–$372,720 (the middle half of 31 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 | 86 | $2,119†‡ | $141,724 | 90.7% | 2026-09-26 |
| Paintings | 10 | $23,212 | $41,989 | 50% | 2026-09-03 |
| Works on Paper | 72 | $16,258 | $431,676 | — | 2026-05-12 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 62 | $362,975 | $5.3M | 93.5% | 2026-06-09 |
| Photography | 3 | $21,939 | $27,378 | 66.7% | 2017-03-08 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 75 | $375,947‡ | $5.3M | — | 2026-06-19 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Thomas Schütte's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (86 lots) median $2,119 with 90.7% sell-through. Paintings (10 lots) median $23,212, record $41,989. A typical Thomas Schütte painting sells for around 11× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 75 lots) the median is $375,947.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 26 | $540–$4,011†‡ | $870†‡ | $7,568 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 45 | $1,120–$19,012†‡ | $5,279†‡ | $141,724 |

† 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) | 31 | $5,988–$20,372 | $13,696 | $37,125 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 22 | $7,591–$22,085 | $12,999 | $285,699 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 17 | $22,726–$76,213 | $39,458 | $431,676 |

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 31 | $58,344–$372,720 | $137,000 | $1.2M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $265,437–$726,662 | $391,599 | $1M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 17 | $469,928–$3.5M | $3.1M | $5.3M |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2014 | $5.3M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2017 | $5.2M |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $431,676 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $309,558 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $141,724 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $84,315 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $41,989 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $27,889 |

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 Schütte worth?

Across 289 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thomas Schütte work is $20,160. The median Thomas Schütte print sells for $2,119 across 78 lots. The median Thomas Schütte work on paper sells for $16,258 across 71 lots. The median Thomas Schütte sculpture sells for $362,975 across 58 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Thomas Schütte prints typically sell for $1,120–$19,012 (the middle half of 45 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Thomas Schütte sculptures typically sell for $58,344–$372,720 (the middle half of 31 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 Schütte print?

Based on 78 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Thomas Schütte print is $2,119. 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 Schütte's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Thomas Schütte print is $141,724.

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

Based on 71 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Thomas Schütte work on paper is $16,258.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Thomas Schütte work on paper is $431,676.

### What is the average price of a Thomas Schütte sculpture?

Based on 58 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Thomas Schütte sculpture is $362,975.

### What is Thomas Schütte's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Thomas Schütte sculpture is $5,317,000.

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

Based on 45 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Thomas Schütte print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $5,279, 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 Schütte sculpture?

Based on 31 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Thomas Schütte sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $137,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

Thomas Schütte's auction record is $5,317,000, set in 2014.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 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.