Werner Berges (1941–2017)
Werner Berges is a German artist with 202 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $732. 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 Werner Berges is recorded as sold in 2026 for $795; 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 Werner Berges on OpeningBid →What is a Werner Berges work worth?
Across 158 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Werner Berges work is $732.
The median Werner Berges print sells for $420 across 71 lots.
The median Werner Berges work on paper sells for $1,177 across 33 lots.
The median Werner Berges painting sells for $8,093 across 26 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Werner Berges prints typically sell for $334–$656 (the middle half of 55 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Werner Berges paintings typically sell for $4,692–$12,194 (the middle half of 23 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 | 88 | $420†‡ | $3,247† | 80.7% | 2025-05-31 |
| Paintings | 28 | $8,093‡ | $39,274 | 92.9% | 2025-12-04 |
| Works on Paper | 39 | $1,177‡ | $13,996 | 84.6% | 2023-06-30 |
| Photography | 2 | $1,021‡ | $1,021‡ | 50% | 2025-05-31 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $14,705 | $39,274 | — | 2024-06-06 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Werner Berges's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (88 lots) median $420 with 80.7% sell-through. Paintings (28 lots) median $8,093, record $39,274. A typical Werner Berges painting sells for around 19× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 8 lots) the median is $14,705.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $165–$513‡ | $250‡ | $1,699‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 55 | $334–$656†‡ | $444†‡ | $3,247† |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 23 | $4,692–$12,194‡ | $7,568‡ | $39,274 |
‡ 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) | 13 | $255–$786‡ | $297‡ | $3,943 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 19 | $749–$4,359‡ | $1,937‡ | $13,996 |
‡ 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 | 2017 | $39,274 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $23,484 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $13,996 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $11,428 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $3,247† |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $1,699‡ |
| Photography | 2025 | $1,021‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Werner Berges worth?
Across 158 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Werner Berges work is $732. The median Werner Berges print sells for $420 across 71 lots. The median Werner Berges work on paper sells for $1,177 across 33 lots. The median Werner Berges painting sells for $8,093 across 26 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Werner Berges prints typically sell for $334–$656 (the middle half of 55 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Werner Berges paintings typically sell for $4,692–$12,194 (the middle half of 23 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 Werner Berges print?
Based on 71 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Werner Berges print is $420. 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 Werner Berges's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Werner Berges print is $3,247. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $3,247 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Werner Berges work on paper?
Based on 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Werner Berges work on paper is $1,177. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Werner Berges's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Werner Berges work on paper is $13,996.
What is the average price of a Werner Berges painting?
Based on 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Werner Berges painting is $8,093. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Werner Berges's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Werner Berges painting is $39,274.
What is the average price of a medium Werner Berges print?
Based on 55 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Werner Berges print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $444, 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 medium Werner Berges painting?
Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Werner Berges painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $7,568, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Werner Berges's auction record?
Werner Berges's auction record is $39,274, set in 2017.
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