Werner Tübke (1929–2004)
Werner Tübke is a German artist with 120 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $1,000. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Werner Tübke is recorded as sold in 2026 for $3,418; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Werner Tübke on OpeningBid →What is a Werner Tübke work worth?
Across 85 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Werner Tübke work is $1,000.
The median Werner Tübke work on paper sells for $1,307 across 45 lots.
The median Werner Tübke print sells for $458 across 28 lots.
The median Werner Tübke painting sells for $21,501 across 3 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Werner Tübke work on papers typically sell for $1,000–$2,454 (the middle half of 41 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Werner Tübke prints typically sell for $383–$681 (the middle half of 23 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 | 48 | $458‡ | $3,434 | 58.3% | 2023-12-01 |
| Paintings | 4 | $21,501‡ | $33,300 | 75% | 2024-12-07 |
| Works on Paper | 55 | $1,307‡ | $19,189‡ | 81.8% | 2026-06-05 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $19,189‡ | $33,300 | — | 2024-12-07 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Werner Tübke's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (48 lots) median $458 with 58.3% sell-through. Paintings (4 lots) median $21,501, record $33,300. A typical Werner Tübke painting sells for around 47× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $19,189.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 23 | $383–$681‡ | $454‡ | $3,434 |
‡ 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) | 41 | $1,000–$2,454‡ | $1,307‡ | $7,196‡ |
‡ 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 | 2021 | $33,300 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $21,501 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $19,189‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $11,393‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $3,434 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $1,413‡ |
‡ 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 Tübke worth?
Across 85 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Werner Tübke work is $1,000. The median Werner Tübke work on paper sells for $1,307 across 45 lots. The median Werner Tübke print sells for $458 across 28 lots. The median Werner Tübke painting sells for $21,501 across 3 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Werner Tübke work on papers typically sell for $1,000–$2,454 (the middle half of 41 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Werner Tübke prints typically sell for $383–$681 (the middle half of 23 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 Tübke work on paper?
Based on 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Werner Tübke work on paper is $1,307. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Werner Tübke's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Werner Tübke work on paper is $19,189. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Werner Tübke print?
Based on 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Werner Tübke print is $458. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Werner Tübke's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Werner Tübke print is $3,434.
What is the average price of a small Werner Tübke work on paper?
Based on 41 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Werner Tübke work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,307, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a small Werner Tübke print?
Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Werner Tübke print (small (under 50 cm)) is $454, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Werner Tübke's auction record?
Werner Tübke's auction record is $33,300, set in 2021.
See the full Werner Tübke record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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