Werner Gilles (1894–1961)
What is Werner Gilles’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 104 auction results for Werner Gilles at 10 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,216 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,055–$4,435, n=5). The auction record is $16,204 for Der Matrose (2023, Kunsthaus Lempertz). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Der Matrose, 1924 | Pencil | $16,204 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Jun 2023 |
| 2 | Landschaft auf Ischia, 1954 | Oil paint | $15,898 | Christie's | Feb 2012 |
| 3 | Heimkehr, 1925 | Öl auf Leinwand | $14,150 | Ketterer Kunst | Apr 2008 |
| 4 | Landschaft mit drei Bäumen, 1949 | Mixed media on canvas | $13,503 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2009 |
| 5 | Ischialandschaft (Schlucht), 1955 | Oil on canvas, not on stretcher | $11,094 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2019 |
| 6 | Ischialandschaft (Schluchten), 1955 | Oil on canvas , not mounted on stretcher | $11,049 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2017 |
| 7 | Stilleben mit Muschel und Abakus, 1955 | Oil paint | $10,930 | Christie's | Feb 2012 |
| 8 | Ohne Titel (Stillleben mit Engel) | Öl auf Leinwand | $9,082 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Dec 2021 |
| 9 | Landschaft auf Ischia, 1954 | Öl auf Leinwand , fest auf Malpappe aufgezogen | $8,965 | Ketterer Kunst | May 2005 |
| 10 | Südliche Landschaft, 1948 | Gouache | $8,599 | Ketterer Kunst | Apr 2012 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 31 | $6,904 |
| Works on paper | 6 | $3,902 |
| Other | 13 | $3,387 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 29 | $6,037 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 23 | $4,341 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 104 results from 10 houses · How we compute these figures
Werner Gilles is a German artist with 152 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $3,387. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Werner Gilles sold in 2026 for $4,435, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Werner Gilles on OpeningBid →What is a Werner Gilles work worth?
Across 101 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Werner Gilles work is $3,387.
The median Werner Gilles work on paper sells for $1,842 across 46 lots.
The median Werner Gilles painting sells for $6,240 across 45 lots.
The median Werner Gilles print sells for $458 across 6 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Werner Gilles work on papers typically sell for $766–$3,626 (the middle half of 31 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Werner Gilles paintings typically sell for $3,979–$6,875 (the middle half of 24 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 | 8 | $458†‡ | $2,200‡ | 75% | 2026-07-18 |
| Paintings | 57 | $6,240‡ | $15,898 | 78.9% | 2025-07-16 |
| Works on Paper | 62 | $1,842†‡ | $16,204 | 74.2% | 2026-07-18 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $13,826 | $16,204 | — | 2023-06-07 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Werner Gilles's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (8 lots) median $458 with 75% sell-through. Paintings (57 lots) median $6,240, record $15,898. A typical Werner Gilles painting sells for around 14× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 6 lots) the median is $13,826.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $402–$491†‡ | $424†‡ | $2,200‡ |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 21 | $5,178–$8,965‡ | $7,440‡ | $15,898 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 24 | $3,979–$6,875‡ | $5,142‡ | $14,150 |
‡ 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 | $766–$3,626†‡ | $1,700†‡ | $8,599 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $1,227–$4,049‡ | $1,902‡ | $16,204 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $16,204 |
| Paintings | 2012 | $15,898 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $14,150 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $8,599 |
| Prints & Editions | 1993 | $2,200‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $997 |
‡ 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 Gilles worth?
Across 101 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Werner Gilles work is $3,387. The median Werner Gilles work on paper sells for $1,842 across 46 lots. The median Werner Gilles painting sells for $6,240 across 45 lots. The median Werner Gilles print sells for $458 across 6 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Werner Gilles work on papers typically sell for $766–$3,626 (the middle half of 31 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Werner Gilles paintings typically sell for $3,979–$6,875 (the middle half of 24 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 Gilles work on paper?
Based on 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Werner Gilles work on paper is $1,842. 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 Gilles's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Werner Gilles work on paper is $16,204.
What is the average price of a Werner Gilles painting?
Based on 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Werner Gilles painting is $6,240. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Werner Gilles's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Werner Gilles painting is $15,898.
What is the average price of a small Werner Gilles work on paper?
Based on 31 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Werner Gilles work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,700, 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 Gilles painting?
Based on 24 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Werner Gilles painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $5,142, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Werner Gilles's auction record?
Werner Gilles's auction record is $16,204, set in 2023.
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