Werner Büttner (b. 1954)
What is Werner Büttner’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 69 auction results for Werner Büttner at 10 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $10,920 including buyer’s premium (middle half $8,679–$21,734, n=16). The auction record is $80,421 for Der Blick durch den Käse (The View Through The Cheese) (2008, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Der Blick durch den Käse (The View Through The Cheese), 2004 | Oil on canvas | $80,421 | Christie's | Jul 2008 |
| 2 | Artefakt in Pudelform, 2004 | Oil paint | $75,600 | Christie's | May 2022 |
| 3 | Rundholz trifft Kantholz und badenden Russen, 1982 | Öl auf Leinwand | $49,950 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Jun 2024 |
| 4 | Ohne Titel (Stillleben mit Kerzenstummeln), 1983 | Oil on canvas | $48,508 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2020 |
| 5 | Mahnende Erscheinung (Warning Appearance), 2007 | Oil on canvas | $44,996 | Christie's | Apr 2008 |
| 6 | Shehus Tod (Shehu's Death), 1984 | Oil on canvas | $44,071 | Karl & Faber | Jun 2022 |
| 7 | Rundholz trifft Kantholz im Atlantik, 1981 | Painting | $39,354 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Dec 2020 |
| 8 | Frühling noch.., 1981 | Öl auf Leinwand | $33,300 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Nov 2024 |
| 9 | KPX, 1982 | Öl auf Leinwand | $33,300 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Nov 2024 |
| 10 | Guck Frau, was ich gefunden habe, 1982 | Painting | $32,886 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Dec 2023 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 42 | $21,089 |
| Works on paper | 6 | $3,565 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 36 | $22,062 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 7 | $8,709 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $2,932 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 69 results from 10 houses · How we compute these figures
Werner Büttner is a German artist with 108 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $14,747. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Werner Büttner sold in 2026 for $18,060, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 69 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Werner Büttner work is $14,747.
The median Werner Büttner painting sells for $19,242 across 55 lots.
The median Werner Büttner work on paper sells for $1,514 across 8 lots.
The median Werner Büttner print sells for $307 across 3 lots.
Large (over 120 cm) Werner Büttner paintings typically sell for $14,719–$32,352 (the middle half of 42 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 | $307‡ | $367 | 37.5% | 2022-06-23 |
| Paintings | 64 | $19,242‡ | $80,421 | 85.9% | 2026-10-13 |
| Works on Paper | 10 | $1,514 | $4,722 | 80% | 2025-06-24 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $62,775 | $80,421 | — | 2024-06-05 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Werner Büttner's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (8 lots) median $307 with 37.5% sell-through. Paintings (64 lots) median $19,242, record $80,421. A typical Werner Büttner painting sells for around 63× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $62,775.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $7,905–$15,581‡ | $9,419‡ | $33,300 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 42 | $14,719–$32,352‡ | $21,306‡ | $80,421 |
‡ 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) | 8 | $944–$3,248 | $1,514 | $4,722 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2008 | $80,421 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $75,600 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $4,722 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $4,197 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $367 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $307‡ |
‡ 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 Büttner worth?
Across 69 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Werner Büttner work is $14,747. The median Werner Büttner painting sells for $19,242 across 55 lots. The median Werner Büttner work on paper sells for $1,514 across 8 lots. The median Werner Büttner print sells for $307 across 3 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Werner Büttner paintings typically sell for $14,719–$32,352 (the middle half of 42 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Werner Büttner painting?
Based on 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Werner Büttner painting is $19,242. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Werner Büttner's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Werner Büttner painting is $80,421.
What is the average price of a large Werner Büttner painting?
Based on 42 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Werner Büttner painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $21,306, 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 Werner Büttner painting?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Werner Büttner painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $9,419, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Werner Büttner's auction record?
Werner Büttner's auction record is $80,421, set in 2008.
See the full Werner Büttner record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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