Willi Sitte (1921–2021)
Willi Sitte is a German artist with 25 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $9,761. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Willi Sitte sold in 2024 for $29,216, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Willi Sitte work is $9,761.
The median Willi Sitte painting sells for $12,561 across 14 lots.
The median Willi Sitte print sells for $363 across 3 lots.
The median Willi Sitte work on paper sells for $3,511 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 5 | $363‡ | $650‡ | 60% | 2022-12-02 |
| Paintings | 15 | $12,561‡ | $98,796 | 93.3% | 2024-10-15 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $3,511‡ | $6,736 | — | 2022-06-02 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Willi Sitte's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (5 lots) median $363 with 60% sell-through. Paintings (15 lots) median $12,561, record $98,796. A typical Willi Sitte painting sells for around 35× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $9,761–$18,404‡ | $13,831‡ | $29,216 |
‡ 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 | 2021 | $98,796 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $29,216 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $6,736 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $3,511‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 1994 | $650‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $363‡ |
‡ 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 Sitte worth?
Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Willi Sitte work is $9,761. The median Willi Sitte painting sells for $12,561 across 14 lots. The median Willi Sitte print sells for $363 across 3 lots. The median Willi Sitte work on paper sells for $3,511 across 3 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Willi Sitte painting?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Willi Sitte painting is $12,561. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Willi Sitte's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Willi Sitte painting is $98,796.
What is the average price of a medium Willi Sitte painting?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Willi Sitte painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $13,831, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Willi Sitte's auction record?
Willi Sitte's auction record is $98,796, set in 2021.
See the full Willi Sitte record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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