> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/wilhelm-schurmann · updated 2026-11-02

# Wilhelm Schürmann (b. 1946)

## What is Wilhelm Schürmann’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 19 auction results for Wilhelm Schürmann at 5 houses since 2013. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,922 including buyer’s premium (middle half $887–$2,426, n=7). The auction record is $3,528 for Untitled (Places) (2025, Kunsthaus Lempertz). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (Places), 1977 | Cartes-de-visite | $3,528 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Dec 2025 |
| 2 | Untitled (Houses), 1977 | Cartes-de-visite | $2,793 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Dec 2025 |
| 3 | Café de la Gare, Thimister, 1977 | Cartes-de-visite | $2,058 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Dec 2025 |
| 4 | Kohlscheid Autobahn, 1986 | Gelatin silver print on Agfa paper | $1,922 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Jun 2026 |
| 5 | Bretagne, 1974 | Cartes-de-visite | $1,181 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Nov 2015 |
| 6 | Ireland, 1973 | Cartes-de-visite | $1,158 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Jun 2018 |
| 7 | Pennsylvania, 1976 | Cartes-de-visite | $1,013 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Jun 2018 |
| 8 | Am Lindenweg, Müngersdorf, 1987 | Gelatin silver print on Agfa paper | $887 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Jun 2026 |
| 9 | Eupen, 1988 | Gelatin silver print on Agfa paper | $887 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Jun 2026 |
| 10 | Köln, Clevischer Ring, 1988 | Gelatin silver print on Agfa paper | $887 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Jun 2026 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 14 | $950 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $950 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 19 results from 5 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Wilhelm Schürmann is a German artist with 38 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $887. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Wilhelm Schürmann sold in 2026 for $887, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Wilhelm Schürmann work worth?

Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wilhelm Schürmann work is $887.

The median Wilhelm Schürmann photograph sells for $950 across 18 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photography | 35 | $950‡ | $3,528 | 51.4% | 2026-06-05 |

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

## Price by size

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $836–$1,833‡ | $950‡ | $3,528 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2025 | $3,528 |
| Photography | 2025 | $2,793 |

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 Schürmann worth?

Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wilhelm Schürmann work is $887. The median Wilhelm Schürmann photograph sells for $950 across 18 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Wilhelm Schürmann photograph?

Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wilhelm Schürmann photograph is $950. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Wilhelm Schürmann's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Wilhelm Schürmann photograph is $3,528.

### What is the average price of a small Wilhelm Schürmann photograph?

Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Wilhelm Schürmann photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $950, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Wilhelm Schürmann's auction record is $3,528, set in 2025.

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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 Schürmann auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/wilhelm-schurmann (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.