> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/werner-peiner · updated 2026-11-01

# PEINER, WERNER (1897–1981)

PEINER, WERNER is a German artist with 61 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $3,657. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by PEINER, WERNER is recorded as sold in 2025 for $6,361; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a PEINER, WERNER work worth?

Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a PEINER, WERNER work is $3,657.

The median PEINER, WERNER work on paper sells for $2,471 across 11 lots.

The median PEINER, WERNER painting sells for $6,361 across 13 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 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 16 | $6,361‡ | $20,100‡ | 81.3% | 2025-11-28 |
| Works on Paper | 21 | $2,471‡ | $4,882 | 52.4% | 2020-12-10 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $2,683–$7,951‡ | $5,025‡ | $20,100‡ |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $2,516–$4,244‡ | $3,681‡ | $4,882 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2015 | $20,100‡ |
| Paintings | 2022 | $16,650 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $4,049‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $3,681‡ |

‡ 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 PEINER, WERNER worth?

Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a PEINER, WERNER work is $3,657. The median PEINER, WERNER work on paper sells for $2,471 across 11 lots. The median PEINER, WERNER painting sells for $6,361 across 13 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a PEINER, WERNER work on paper?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a PEINER, WERNER work on paper is $2,471. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is PEINER, WERNER's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a PEINER, WERNER work on paper is $4,882.

### What is the average price of a PEINER, WERNER painting?

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a PEINER, WERNER painting is $6,361. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is PEINER, WERNER's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a PEINER, WERNER painting is $20,100. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a medium PEINER, WERNER painting?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium PEINER, WERNER painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $5,025, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is PEINER, WERNER's auction record?

PEINER, WERNER's auction record is $20,100, set in 2015. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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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, “PEINER, WERNER auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/werner-peiner (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.