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# Xanti (Alexander) Schawinsky

## What is Xanti (Alexander) Schawinsky’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 22 auction results for Xanti (Alexander) Schawinsky at 3 houses since 2017. Over the last 24 months the median price was $6,652 including buyer’s premium (middle half $6,652–$7,391, n=9). The auction record is $98,426 for Explosion (2020, Kunsthaus Lempertz). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Explosion, 1926 | Tempera | $98,426 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Dec 2020 |
| 2 | Ich, 1925 | Oil on canvas | $44,376 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2019 |
| 3 | Gala, 1925 | Oil on canvas | $41,603 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2019 |
| 4 | Fließendes Fragment, 1928 | Watercolor | $35,594 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Jun 2024 |
| 5 | Eclypse E-219, 1967 | Black chalk | $19,962 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Nov 2024 |
| 6 | Ste - 16 (Stereonotte), 1974 | Acrylic paint | $18,810 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Jun 2018 |
| 7 | STE - 87, 1974 | Acrylic paint | $12,153 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Jun 2023 |
| 8 | Stereo Ste-46, 1970 | Acrylic paint | $11,977 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Nov 2024 |
| 9 | Ste - 102, 1975 | Acrylic on canvas | $7,391 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Jun 2026 |
| 10 | City C-247 A, 1956 | Wool | $7,336 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Dec 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 14 | $12,065 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $4,107 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 22 results from 3 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Xanti (Alexander) Schawinsky is an artist with 29 auction lots recorded since 2017, median price $6,652. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Xanti (Alexander) Schawinsky sold in 2026 for $6,652, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Xanti (Alexander) Schawinsky work worth?

Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Xanti (Alexander) Schawinsky work is $6,652.

The median Xanti (Alexander) Schawinsky painting sells for $12,065 across 14 lots.

The median Xanti (Alexander) Schawinsky photograph sells for $1,992 across 5 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 | 15 | $12,065 | $98,426 | 93.3% | 2026-06-06 |
| Photography | 9 | $1,992 | $4,107 | 55.6% | 2026-06-05 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $6,837–$34,240 | $9,772 | $44,376 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $8,497–$31,398 | $15,394 | $98,426 |

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $1,714–$1,992 | $1,992 | $4,107 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2020 | $98,426 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $44,376 |
| Photography | 2024 | $4,107 |
| Photography | 2022 | $1,992 |

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 Xanti (Alexander) Schawinsky worth?

Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Xanti (Alexander) Schawinsky work is $6,652. The median Xanti (Alexander) Schawinsky painting sells for $12,065 across 14 lots. The median Xanti (Alexander) Schawinsky photograph sells for $1,992 across 5 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Xanti (Alexander) Schawinsky painting?

Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Xanti (Alexander) Schawinsky painting is $12,065.

### What is Xanti (Alexander) Schawinsky's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Xanti (Alexander) Schawinsky painting is $98,426.

### What is Xanti (Alexander) Schawinsky's auction record?

Xanti (Alexander) Schawinsky's auction record is $98,426, set in 2020.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.