Wilhelm Lehmbruck (1881–1919)
What is Wilhelm Lehmbruck’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 134 auction results for Wilhelm Lehmbruck at 26 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $35,560 including buyer’s premium (middle half $21,681–$56,175, n=9). The auction record is $1,473,622 for FRAUENBÜSTE (BÜSTE FRAU L.) (BUST OF A WOMAN, BUST FRAU L.) (2008, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FRAUENBÜSTE (BÜSTE FRAU L.) (BUST OF A WOMAN, BUST FRAU L.) | Cast stone | $1,473,622 | Sotheby's | Feb 2008 |
| 2 | Frauenbüste (Büste Frau L.), 1910 | White marble | $946,099 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Jun 2026 |
| 3 | Torso eines jungen Weibes | Cast stone | $861,479 | Christie's | Jun 2001 |
| 4 | Büste der Knienden (Geneigter Frauenkopf), 1912 | Terracotta | $732,814 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Jun 2018 |
| 5 | Büste der Knieenden (Geneigter Frauenkopf), 1912-1914 | Terracotta | $452,278 | Christie's | Jun 2014 |
| 6 | Gebeugter weiblicher Torso, 1912 | Cement cast, base partly with bronze patina | $426,413 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2018 |
| 7 | Büste des Emporsteigenden Jünglings (Bust of the Ascending Youth), 1913 | Stone cast | $326,996 | Koller Auktionen | Jun 2018 |
| 8 | Büste der Großen Sinnenden, 1914 | Terracotta, painted in colour. 45,5 × | $300,312 | Grisebach | Jun 2026 |
| 9 | Gebeugter weiblicher Torso, 1912 | Plaster, rose-dyed, white priming partly visible, bordered in rose | $272,858 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2020 |
| 10 | Weiblicher torso (Große Stehende), 1910 | Cast cement | $214,571 | Christie's | Jun 2022 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 9 | $214,571 |
| Sculpture | 39 | $56,175 |
| Prints | 28 | $1,777 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 32 | $65,217 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 44 | $2,920 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 134 results from 26 houses · How we compute these figures
Wilhelm Lehmbruck is a German artist with 177 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $4,129. 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 Lehmbruck is recorded as sold in 2026 for $5,013; 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 Wilhelm Lehmbruck on OpeningBid →What is a Wilhelm Lehmbruck work worth?
Across 133 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wilhelm Lehmbruck work is $4,129.
The median Wilhelm Lehmbruck print sells for $1,680 across 67 lots.
The median Wilhelm Lehmbruck sculpture sells for $48,985 across 51 lots.
The median Wilhelm Lehmbruck work on paper sells for $5,282 across 5 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Wilhelm Lehmbruck prints typically sell for $896–$3,256 (the middle half of 65 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Wilhelm Lehmbruck sculptures typically sell for $34,254–$101,291 (the middle half of 38 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 | 78 | $1,680†‡ | $15,236 | 85.9% | 2026-06-06 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $5,282‡ | $13,044 | 83.3% | 2026-09-17 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 62 | $48,985†‡ | $946,099 | 82.3% | 2026-06-05 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 15 | $300,312‡ | $1.5M | — | 2026-06-05 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 65 | $896–$3,256†‡ | $1,874†‡ | $15,236 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 5 | $5,013–$6,692‡ | $5,282‡ | $13,044 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $8,000–$32,604‡ | $21,681‡ | $452,278 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 38 | $34,254–$101,291†‡ | $58,320†‡ | $946,099 |
† 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 | 2026 | $946,099 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2001 | $861,479 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $15,236 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $13,044 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $6,995‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $6,692‡ |
‡ 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 Wilhelm Lehmbruck worth?
Across 133 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wilhelm Lehmbruck work is $4,129. The median Wilhelm Lehmbruck print sells for $1,680 across 67 lots. The median Wilhelm Lehmbruck sculpture sells for $48,985 across 51 lots. The median Wilhelm Lehmbruck work on paper sells for $5,282 across 5 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Wilhelm Lehmbruck prints typically sell for $896–$3,256 (the middle half of 65 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Wilhelm Lehmbruck sculptures typically sell for $34,254–$101,291 (the middle half of 38 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 Wilhelm Lehmbruck print?
Based on 67 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wilhelm Lehmbruck print is $1,680. 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 Lehmbruck's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Wilhelm Lehmbruck print is $15,236.
What is the average price of a Wilhelm Lehmbruck sculpture?
Based on 51 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wilhelm Lehmbruck sculpture is $48,985. 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 Lehmbruck's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Wilhelm Lehmbruck sculpture is $946,099.
What is the average price of a small Wilhelm Lehmbruck print?
Based on 65 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Wilhelm Lehmbruck print (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,874, 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 Wilhelm Lehmbruck sculpture?
Based on 38 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Wilhelm Lehmbruck sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $58,320, 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 Lehmbruck's auction record?
Wilhelm Lehmbruck's auction record is $1,473,622, set in 2008.
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