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# Werner Drewes (1899–1985)

Werner Drewes is an American artist with 80 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $1,300.

A work by Werner Drewes sold in 2014 for $6,746, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Werner Drewes work worth?

Across 64 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Werner Drewes work is $1,300.

The median Werner Drewes print sells for $1,035 across 51 lots.

The median Werner Drewes work on paper sells for $1,380 across 7 lots.

The median Werner Drewes painting sells for $15,285 across 6 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Werner Drewes prints typically sell for $700–$1,600 (the middle half of 37 sold lots).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 54 | $1,035 | $3,800 | 94.4% | 2025-01-29 |
| Paintings | 7 | $15,285 | $31,889 | 85.7% | 2014-05-22 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $1,380 | $1,900 | — | 2009-06-04 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $17,433 | $31,889 | — | 2014-05-22 |

Werner Drewes's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (54 lots) median $1,035 with 94.4% sell-through. Paintings (7 lots) median $15,285, record $31,889. A typical Werner Drewes painting sells for around 15× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $17,433.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 37 | $700–$1,600 | $1,200 | $3,800 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $1,200–$1,800 | $1,600 | $1,900 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2012 | $31,889 |
| Paintings | 2013 | $18,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $3,800 |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $2,600 |
| Works on Paper | 2004 | $1,900 |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $1,800 |

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 Werner Drewes worth?

Across 64 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Werner Drewes work is $1,300. The median Werner Drewes print sells for $1,035 across 51 lots. The median Werner Drewes work on paper sells for $1,380 across 7 lots. The median Werner Drewes painting sells for $15,285 across 6 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Werner Drewes prints typically sell for $700–$1,600 (the middle half of 37 sold lots).

### What is the average price of a Werner Drewes print?

Based on 51 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Werner Drewes print is $1,035.

### What is Werner Drewes's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Werner Drewes print is $3,800.

### What is the average price of a small Werner Drewes print?

Based on 37 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Werner Drewes print (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,200, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Werner Drewes's auction record?

Werner Drewes's auction record is $31,889, set in 2012.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Werner Drewes auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/werner-drewes (updated 2026-11-01).

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.