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# Werner Gilles (1894–1961)

## What is Werner Gilles’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 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.

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

| # | 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 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 31 | $6,904 |
| Works on paper | 6 | $3,902 |
| Other | 13 | $3,387 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 29 | $6,037 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 23 | $4,341 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 104 results from 10 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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 $6,811, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Werner Gilles auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/werner-gilles (updated 2026-11-03).

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.