Werner Mantz (1901–1983)
What is Werner Mantz’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 54 auction results for Werner Mantz at 11 houses since 2001. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,300 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,213–$1,831, n=8). The auction record is $49,000 for treppenhaus (staircase) (2008, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | treppenhaus (staircase) | — | $49,000 | Sotheby's | Apr 2008 |
| 2 | 'KIRCHENSTUPEN, LIMBURG (CHURCH STEPS) | — | $28,800 | Sotheby's | Apr 2007 |
| 3 | 10 Photographien, 1977 | Köln: Galerie Schürmann & Kicken, 1977. Ten gelatin silver prints, printed 1977 | $21,250 | Phillips | Apr 2014 |
| 4 | 10 Photographien, 1977 | Köln: Galerie Schürmann & Kicken, 1977. Ten gelatin silver prints, printed 1977 | $18,750 | Phillips | Oct 2020 |
| 5 | Photographien, 1927-1935, 1901 | Werner Mantz: Photographien, 1927-1935 | $15,535 | Christie's | Apr 2003 |
| 6 | 10 Photographien, 1977 | Gelatin silver prints | $12,700 | Sotheby's | May 2023 |
| 7 | Rijks H.B.S. Willem II Gebäude, Tilburg | Cartes-de-visite | $12,500 | Phillips | Oct 2017 |
| 8 | Untitled (Gauges), 1930 | Gelatin silver print | $11,325 | Bonhams | Oct 2019 |
| 9 | Untitled, 1901 | Gelatin silver print | $10,700 | Bonhams | Oct 2019 |
| 10 | Köln, Germany (double exposure), 1928 | Pencil | $10,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Feb 2017 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 5 | $10,000 |
| Photographs | 38 | $2,053 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 40 | $2,053 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 54 results from 11 houses · How we compute these figures
Werner Mantz is a German artist with 76 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $2,053. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Werner Mantz sold in 2025 for $6,763, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Werner Mantz on OpeningBid →What is a Werner Mantz work worth?
Across 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Werner Mantz work is $2,053.
The median Werner Mantz photograph sells for $2,075 across 49 lots.
The median Werner Mantz print sells for $1,270 across 1 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Werner Mantz photographs typically sell for $1,250–$5,691 (the middle half of 48 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 | 1 | $1,270 | $1,270 | — | 2026-10-15 |
| Photography | 73 | $2,075‡ | $21,250 | 67.1% | 2025-12-03 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $28,800 | $49,000 | — | 2014-04-01 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 48 | $1,250–$5,691‡ | $2,053‡ | $21,250 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2014 | $21,250 |
| Photography | 2020 | $18,750 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $1,270 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Werner Mantz worth?
Across 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Werner Mantz work is $2,053. The median Werner Mantz photograph sells for $2,075 across 49 lots. The median Werner Mantz print sells for $1,270 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Werner Mantz photographs typically sell for $1,250–$5,691 (the middle half of 48 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Werner Mantz photograph?
Based on 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Werner Mantz photograph is $2,075. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Werner Mantz's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Werner Mantz photograph is $21,250.
What is the average price of a small Werner Mantz photograph?
Based on 48 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Werner Mantz photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,053, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Werner Mantz's auction record?
Werner Mantz's auction record is $21,250, set in 2014.
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