Wilhelm Krieger (1877–1945)
What is Wilhelm Krieger’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 29 auction results for Wilhelm Krieger at 13 houses since 1995. Over the last 24 months the median price was $7,568 including buyer’s premium (middle half $6,811–$9,082, n=5). The auction record is $28,511 for Bussard (2005, Ketterer Kunst). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bussard, 1920 | Bronze with brown patina, mounted on black marble base | $28,511 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2005 |
| 2 | Wilhelm Krieger (1877-1945) Aigle, (Eagle perched)carved wood sculpture with gesso and silver leaf | — | $13,129 | Woolley and Wallis | May 2021 |
| 3 | Falke, 1920s | Bronze | $12,362 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2014 |
| 4 | Sperber, 1935 | Bronze, hellbraun patiniert | $9,839 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | May 2026 |
| 5 | Junge Rehgeiß, 1943 | Bronze | $9,839 | Karl & Faber | Dec 2020 |
| 6 | Jungfernkranich, 1926 | Bronze, hellbraun patiniert | $9,082 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | May 2026 |
| 7 | Jungfernkranich, 1927 | Bronze | $7,568 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Nov 2024 |
| 8 | Hasengruppe (Kaninchengruppe), 1907 | Bronze, with brown patina | $7,275 | Ketterer Kunst | May 2017 |
| 9 | Dohle, 1920 | Bronze | $6,811 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Nov 2024 |
| 10 | Sumpfohreule | Bronze, braun patiniert | $4,541 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Jan 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 10 | $8,325 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $8,325 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 29 results from 13 houses · How we compute these figures
Wilhelm Krieger is a German artist with 34 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $4,753. 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 Wilhelm Krieger sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $4,769 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Wilhelm Krieger on OpeningBid →What is a Wilhelm Krieger work worth?
Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wilhelm Krieger work is $4,753.
The median Wilhelm Krieger sculpture sells for $4,761 across 22 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 23 | $4,761†‡ | $28,511 | 95.7% | 2026-09-26 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $3,554–$8,325†‡ | $4,769†‡ | $28,511 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2005 | $28,511 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2014 | $12,362 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Wilhelm Krieger worth?
Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wilhelm Krieger work is $4,753. The median Wilhelm Krieger sculpture sells for $4,761 across 22 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 Wilhelm Krieger sculpture?
Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wilhelm Krieger sculpture is $4,761. 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 Wilhelm Krieger's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Wilhelm Krieger sculpture is $28,511.
What is the average price of a small Wilhelm Krieger sculpture?
Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Wilhelm Krieger sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,769, 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 Wilhelm Krieger's auction record?
Wilhelm Krieger's auction record is $28,511, set in 2005.
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