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# Wilhelm Schreuer (1866–1933)

Wilhelm Schreuer is a German artist with 75 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $1,587. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Wilhelm Schreuer sold in 2017 for $7,444, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Wilhelm Schreuer work worth?

Across 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wilhelm Schreuer work is $1,587.

The median Wilhelm Schreuer painting sells for $860 across 20 lots.

The median Wilhelm Schreuer work on paper sells for $4,400 across 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 36 | $860‡ | $7,444 | 55.6% | 2026-04-10 |
| Works on Paper | 11 | $4,400‡ | $5,500‡ | 27.3% | 1996-10-23 |

‡ 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) | 18 | $479–$1,990‡ | $595‡ | $7,444 |

‡ 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 | 2017 | $7,444 |
| Works on Paper | 1996 | $5,500‡ |
| Works on Paper | 1996 | $4,400‡ |
| Paintings | 2005 | $3,887‡ |

‡ 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 Wilhelm Schreuer worth?

Across 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wilhelm Schreuer work is $1,587. The median Wilhelm Schreuer painting sells for $860 across 20 lots. The median Wilhelm Schreuer work on paper sells for $4,400 across 3 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Wilhelm Schreuer painting?

Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wilhelm Schreuer painting is $860. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Wilhelm Schreuer's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Wilhelm Schreuer painting is $7,444.

### What is the average price of a Wilhelm Schreuer work on paper?

Based on 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wilhelm Schreuer work on paper is $4,400. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Wilhelm Schreuer's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Wilhelm Schreuer work on paper is $5,500. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a medium Wilhelm Schreuer painting?

Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Wilhelm Schreuer painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $595, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Wilhelm Schreuer's auction record?

Wilhelm Schreuer's auction record is $19,000, set in 1996. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Wilhelm Schreuer auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/wilhelm-schreuer (updated 2026-11-02).

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.