Willi Bauer (b. 1923)
Willi Bauer is a German artist with 45 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $284. 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 Willi Bauer sold in 2025 for $288, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Willi Bauer on OpeningBid →What is a Willi Bauer work worth?
Across 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Willi Bauer work is $284.
The median Willi Bauer painting sells for $293 across 31 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Willi Bauer paintings typically sell for $191–$344 (the middle half of 30 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 34 | $293†‡ | $700‡ | 91.2% | 2026-08-07 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $700†‡ | $1,500† | — | 2021-02-18 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 30 | $191–$344†‡ | $293†‡ | $700‡ |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2014 | $700‡ |
| Paintings | 2021 | $585 |
‡ 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 Willi Bauer worth?
Across 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Willi Bauer work is $284. The median Willi Bauer painting sells for $293 across 31 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Willi Bauer paintings typically sell for $191–$344 (the middle half of 30 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 Willi Bauer painting?
Based on 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Willi Bauer painting is $293. 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 Willi Bauer's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Willi Bauer painting is $700. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Willi Bauer painting?
Based on 30 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Willi Bauer painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $293, 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 Willi Bauer's auction record?
Willi Bauer's auction record is $700, set in 2014. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
See the full Willi Bauer record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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