Willi Baumeister (1889–1955)
What is Willi Baumeister’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 572 auction results for Willi Baumeister at 31 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $44,377 including buyer’s premium (middle half $8,465–$120,314, n=25). The auction record is $646,395 for Phantom mit Rot (2009, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phantom mit Rot | Oil and synthetic resin on masonite | $646,395 | Sotheby's | Jun 2009 |
| 2 | Monturi, Diskus (mit Segmenten), 1954 | Öl, Kunstharz und Sand auf Hartfaserplatte | $623,300 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Jun 2025 |
| 3 | Mo, 1954 | Oil with synthetic resin and sand on hardfiber board | $599,157 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2014 |
| 4 | Phantom mit roter Figur, 1953 | Oil with synthetic resin on fiberboard | $591,697 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2026 |
| 5 | Faust und Phantom | Oil and synthetic resin on masonite | $520,663 | Sotheby's | Feb 2007 |
| 6 | FAUST-STUDIE, 1953 | Oil paint | $474,669 | Christie's | Jun 2003 |
| 7 | Homunkulus aufsteigend, 1953 | Oil with syntheirc resin on hard fiber plate | $409,770 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2016 |
| 8 | Allegro, 1951 | Oil paint | $400,774 | Sotheby's | Nov 2023 |
| 9 | Phantom mit Rot, 1953 | Oil with synthetic resin on fiber board | $382,764 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2016 |
| 10 | Ideogramm I, 1937 | Oil on canvas | $310,008 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2021 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 107 | $69,688 |
| Other | 18 | $9,775 |
| Works on paper | 52 | $9,465 |
| Prints | 73 | $2,280 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $437,721 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 105 | $54,747 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 136 | $8,318 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 572 results from 31 houses · How we compute these figures
Willi Baumeister is a German artist with 832 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $2,860. 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 Baumeister sold in 2026 for $131,412, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 570 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Willi Baumeister work is $2,860.
The median Willi Baumeister print sells for $1,005 across 305 lots.
The median Willi Baumeister painting sells for $65,875 across 134 lots.
The median Willi Baumeister work on paper sells for $7,985 across 87 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Willi Baumeister prints typically sell for $466–$1,883 (the middle half of 191 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Willi Baumeister prints typically sell for $501–$3,628 (the middle half of 103 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 | 455 | $1,005†‡ | $18,750 | 67% | 2026-06-06 |
| Paintings | 158 | $65,875†‡ | $646,395 | 84.8% | 2026-06-26 |
| Works on Paper | 109 | $7,985†‡ | $96,531 | 79.8% | 2025-12-05 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 6 | $65,426 | $67,163 | 50% | 2018-06-28 |
| Photography | 1 | $2,193 | $2,193 | — | 2026-04-22 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 53 | $178,562‡ | $646,395 | — | 2026-06-26 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Willi Baumeister's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (455 lots) median $1,005 with 67% sell-through. Paintings (158 lots) median $65,875, record $646,395. A typical Willi Baumeister painting sells for around 66× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 53 lots) the median is $178,562.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 191 | $466–$1,883†‡ | $891†‡ | $13,315‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 103 | $501–$3,628†‡ | $1,098†‡ | $18,750 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 54 | $17,509–$64,571†‡ | $41,013†‡ | $265,430 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 72 | $45,361–$178,883‡ | $84,783‡ | $599,157 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $417,780–$586,142‡ | $471,735‡ | $646,395 |
† 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) | 76 | $4,032–$17,956†‡ | $7,758†‡ | $96,531 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $6,240–$11,426‡ | $9,537‡ | $77,626 |
† 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 | 2009 | $646,395 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $623,300 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $96,531 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $77,626 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2016 | $67,163 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2018 | $65,426 |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $18,750 |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $13,315‡ |
‡ 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 Baumeister worth?
Across 570 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Willi Baumeister work is $2,860. The median Willi Baumeister print sells for $1,005 across 305 lots. The median Willi Baumeister painting sells for $65,875 across 134 lots. The median Willi Baumeister work on paper sells for $7,985 across 87 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Willi Baumeister prints typically sell for $466–$1,883 (the middle half of 191 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Willi Baumeister prints typically sell for $501–$3,628 (the middle half of 103 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 Baumeister print?
Based on 305 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Willi Baumeister print is $1,005. 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 Baumeister's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Willi Baumeister print is $18,750.
What is the average price of a Willi Baumeister painting?
Based on 134 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Willi Baumeister painting is $65,875. 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 Baumeister's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Willi Baumeister painting is $646,395.
What is the average price of a Willi Baumeister work on paper?
Based on 87 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Willi Baumeister work on paper is $7,985. 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 Willi Baumeister's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Willi Baumeister work on paper is $96,531.
What is the average price of a small Willi Baumeister print?
Based on 191 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Willi Baumeister print (small (under 50 cm)) is $891, 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 Willi Baumeister print?
Based on 103 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Willi Baumeister print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,098, 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 Baumeister's auction record?
Willi Baumeister's auction record is $646,395, set in 2009.
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