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# Ulrich Schwanecke (1932–2007)

## What is Ulrich Schwanecke’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 24 auction results for Ulrich Schwanecke at 3 houses since 2014. Over the last 24 months the median price was $187 including buyer’s premium (middle half $75–$296, n=6). The auction record is $479 for Landscape with Trees (2025, Strauss and Co). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Landscape with Trees, 1964 | Watercolour on paper | $479 | Strauss and Co | Nov 2025 |
| 2 | Ulrich Schwanecke (South Africa, 1932 - 2007), Cacti, 1974 | — | $304 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Sep 2025 |
| 3 | Ulrich Schwanecke (South Africa, 1932 - 2006), Cacti, 1974 | — | $270 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | May 2026 |
| 4 | Ulrich Schwanecke (South Africa, 1932 - 2006), Arid Region, triptych, 1988 | Watercolour on paper | $155 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | May 2024 |
| 5 | Ulrich Schwanecke (South Africa, 1932 - 2006), Branch and Trees in the Desert, 1990 | Watercolour on paper | $142 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | May 2024 |
| 6 | Ulrich Schwanecke (South Africa, 1932 - 2006), Field and Mountains, 1981 | Watercolour and ink on paper | $104 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Mar 2026 |
| 7 | Ulrich Schwanecke (South Africa, 1932 - 2006), Pots and Gourds, 1981 | Watercolour on paper | $69 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Sep 2024 |
| 8 | Ulrich Schwanecke (South Africa, 1932 - 2006), Still Life with Proteas, 1963 | Watercolour on paper | $65 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Dec 2024 |
| 9 | Ulrich Schwanecke (South Africa, 1932 - 2006), Watering Hole, 1983 | Watercolour on paper | $53 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Jul 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 7 | $104 |


Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 24 results from 3 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Ulrich Schwanecke is a South African artist with 16 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $33. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Ulrich Schwanecke sold in 2026 for $270, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ulrich Schwanecke work worth?

Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ulrich Schwanecke work is $33.

The median Ulrich Schwanecke work on paper sells for $479 across 7 lots.

The median Ulrich Schwanecke print sells for $33 across 2 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $33† | $33† | — | 2026-01-29 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $479 | $479 | — | 2025-11-05 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $479 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $33† |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $33† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Ulrich Schwanecke worth?

Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ulrich Schwanecke work is $33. The median Ulrich Schwanecke work on paper sells for $479 across 7 lots. The median Ulrich Schwanecke print sells for $33 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Ulrich Schwanecke's auction record?

Ulrich Schwanecke's auction record is $479, set in 2025.

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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, “Ulrich Schwanecke auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ulrich-schwanecke (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.