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Joseph Beuys Oil Paintings: Auction Prices

1921–1986

ArtSell has recorded 57 auction results for Joseph Beuys oil paintings between 2004 and 2026, and 48 of them sold (84%). The median price realised is $14.1kSign up free to see across 48 priced sales; the middle half sold for $7.1kSign up free to see–$20.5kSign up free to see. The highest recorded price is $220kSign up free to see for ' at Lempertz in June 2010. The houses with the most results are Lempertz (31), Phillips (9) and Ketterer Kunst (6).

€180,000≈ $219,924≈ £150,016Sign uprecord price · incl. premium'Lempertz57auction results2004–2026years recorded84%sold$14.1kSign up free to seemedian price

Joseph Beuys oil paintings: key figures

Auction results
57
Sold rate
84%
Active at auction
2004–2026
Median price
$14.1kSign up free to see
Record price
$220kSign up free to see ', Lempertz, Jun 2010
MediumPriced salesTypical rangeMedian
Paintings34$6.7k–$20.3kSign up free to see$13.6kSign up free to see
Works on Paper14$11k–$21.8kSign up free to see$14.9kSign up free to see

Top auction houses: Lempertz (31), Phillips (9), Ketterer Kunst (6)

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  1. "Olflasche - Difesa della Natura" by Joseph Beuys, 1984, glass olive oil bottle, offered Sep 2026
    "Olflasche - Difesa della Natura", 1984
    Oil · Other support
    27.5x8x8 cm
    Colasanti Casa d'Aste · · Lot 109
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €400–600View at Colasanti Casa d'Aste ↗
  2. Für Braun-Raum by Joseph Beuys, 1977, Wood (mitre box), oil paint, two rock crystals, sold Dec 2025
    Für Braun-Raum, 1977
    Oil · Panel
    25 x 11.5 x 9.5 cm (9.8 x 4.5 x 3.7 in)
    Ketterer Kunst · · Lot 298
    €12,900≈ $15,022≈ £11,258Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €18,000–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
  3. Untitled by Joseph Beuys, Around 1977, Oil (Braunkreuz) on newspaper (Basler Zeitung), sold Jun 2024
    Untitled, Around 1977
    Oil · Paper
    53.9 x 34.8 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 313
    €6,552≈ $7,123≈ £5,573Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €4,000–6,000View at Lempertz ↗
  4. Objekt zum Schmieren und Drehen by Joseph Beuys, 1972, Blechdose mit Schmierfett, Schraubenzieher und Ölfarbe (Braunkreuz), sold Mar 2024
    Objekt zum Schmieren und Drehen, 1972
    Oil
    3,8 × 5,6 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 1976
    €3,429≈ $3,711≈ £2,935Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €2,000–3,000View at Grisebach ↗
  5. Untitled by Joseph Beuys, 1975, Oil (Braunkreuz) on double-sided printed paper, sold Dec 2023
    Untitled, 1975
    Oil · Paper
    29 x 20.8 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 320
    €16,380≈ $17,813≈ £14,094Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €10,000–15,000View at Lempertz ↗
  6. Heidelberg by Joseph Beuys, Around 1970, Oil (Braunkreuz) on printed and perforated printing plate, offered Jun 2023
    Heidelberg, Around 1970
    Oil
    41.5 x 51 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 346
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €8,000–12,000View at Lempertz ↗
  7. Telephon S-Э by Joseph Beuys, 1974, 2 metal cans, string and label. One can with oil (Braunkreuz). Cans each, sold Jun 2023
    Telephon S-Э, 1974
    Oil · ed. 16/24
    12 x 10 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 343
    €16,380≈ $17,554≈ £14,082Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €15,000–20,000View at Lempertz ↗
  8. Untitled by Joseph Beuys, 1963, Oil on paper, sold Jun 2023
    Untitled, 1963
    Oil · Paper
    23 x 21 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 342
    €12,600≈ $13,503≈ £10,832Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €8,000–12,000View at Lempertz ↗
  9. Sonnenscheibe by Joseph Beuys, 1973, Vinyl record in nickel plated copper with embossing and 2 square pieces of felt, each stamped with oil (Braunkreuz). In , sold Jun 2023
    Sonnenscheibe, 1973
    Oil · Panel · ed. 77/77
    37 x 37 x 5 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 334
    €5,670≈ $6,077≈ £4,874Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €5,000–7,000View at Lempertz ↗
  10. Untitled by Joseph Beuys, 1956, Oil (Braunkreuz) and ink, partially collaged, on 3 pieces of paper mounted on top of each other, sold Jun 2023
    Untitled, 1956
    Oil · Paper
    61.7 x 29.6 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 333
    €15,120≈ $16,204≈ £12,999Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €15,000–20,000View at Lempertz ↗
  11. von da aus by Joseph Beuys, 1984, Oil (Braunkreuz), diluted, collaged with Leukoplast strips and label on corrugated card, offered Jun 2023
    von da aus, 1984
    Oil · Board
    25 x 51.3 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 332
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €8,000–10,000View at Lempertz ↗
  12. Wechselstromaggregat by Joseph Beuys, 1968, Oil (Braunkreuz) and pencil on card box with two round fat balls. Approx, sold Jun 2023
    Wechselstromaggregat, 1968
    Oil · Board
    22 x 46.5 x 24.5 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 331
    €42,840≈ $45,912≈ £36,829Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €20,000–25,000View at Lempertz ↗
  13. Zwei Fräulein mit leuchtendem Brot by Joseph Beuys, 1966, Cardboard, paper, chocolate overpainted with oil (Braunkreuz), on card, offered Jun 2023
    Zwei Fräulein mit leuchtendem Brot, 1966
    Oil · Board
    75 x 21 x 1.5 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 322
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €5,000–7,000View at Lempertz ↗
  14. Der Reaktor Blutiger Adlerkopf by Joseph Beuys, 1961, Oil (Braunkreuz) and pencil, collaged with a slice of bread, on paper, sold Jun 2023
    Der Reaktor Blutiger Adlerkopf, 1961
    Oil · Paper
    21 x 29.7 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 318
    €18,900≈ $20,255≈ £16,248Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €15,000–20,000View at Lempertz ↗
  15. Ohne Titel by Joseph Beuys, 1958, Bleistift, Öl und Goldfarbe über Collage auf Papier, sold Jun 2022
    Ohne Titel, 1958
    Oil
    65,5 × 50,2 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 653
    €31,250≈ $33,531≈ £26,695Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €25,000–35,000View at Grisebach ↗
  16. Ölfarbe by Joseph Beuys, 1963, Oil on paper with a torn hole, sold Jun 2021
    Ölfarbe, 1963
    Oil · Paper
    23 x 21 cm (9 x 8.2 in)
    Ketterer Kunst · · Lot 407
    €18,750≈ $22,309≈ £16,084Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €10,000–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
  17. Ölkanne F.I.U. by Joseph Beuys, 1980, Metal vessel (original oil barrel of the F.I.U., Federazione Italiana Ulivocultori), sold Jun 2021
    Ölkanne F.I.U., 1980
    Oil · ed. 2/50
    Height 53 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 403
    €8,750≈ $10,411≈ £7,506Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €8,000–12,000View at Lempertz ↗
  18. Aus Künstlerpost (from Artist's Mail) (S. 15) by Joseph Beuys, 1969, Margarine and white chocolate in a plastic envelope with oil paint, sold Jun 2021
    Aus Künstlerpost (from Artist's Mail) (S. 15), 1969
    Oil
    32.5 x 23.2 x 1 cm (12 3/4 x 9 1/8 x 0 3/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 37
    £3,780≈ $5,330≈ €4,400Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  19. Untitled by Joseph Beuys, 1960, Grey oil painting on light card, offered Jun 2021
    Untitled, 1960
    Oil · Board
    29.5 x 20.8 cm (11 5/8 x 8 1/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 16
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £40,000–60,000View at Phillips ↗
  20. Schlitten (Sled) (S. 12) by Joseph Beuys, 1969, Wooden sled, felt, belts, flashlight, fat, and oil paint (Browncross), sold Jun 2021
    Schlitten (Sled) (S. 12), 1969
    Oil · ed. HC
    91.4 x 43.2 x 34.3 cm (36 x 17 x 13 1/2 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 15
    £132,300≈ $186,543≈ €154,015Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £80,000–120,000View at Phillips ↗
  21. Painting Version 1-90 (S. 186) by Joseph Beuys, 1976, Oil paint and butter, on BFK Rives paper, the full sheet, with torn hole, sold Jun 2021
    Painting Version 1-90 (S. 186), 1976
    Oil · Paper
    S. 75.8 x 56 cm (29 7/8 x 22 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 10
    £7,560≈ $10,660≈ €8,801Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £6,000–8,000View at Phillips ↗
  22. Sonne statt Reagan (Sun Instead of Reagan) (S. 447) by Joseph Beuys, 1982, Phonograph record, contained in the original brown paper sleeve with red oil paint and printed title, signature and date, sold Jun 2021
    Sonne statt Reagan (Sun Instead of Reagan) (S. 447), 1982
    Oil · Paper
    record 17.5 cm (6 7/8 in.) sleeve 18 x 18 cm (7 1/8 x 7 1/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 2
    £2,520≈ $3,553≈ €2,934Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  23. Zwei Fräulein mit leuchtendem Brot by Joseph Beuys, 1966, Schokolade, mit Ölfarbe (Braunkreuz) übermalt, auf bedrucktem Karton bzw. eingerolltem Papier, sold May 2021
    Zwei Fräulein mit leuchtendem Brot, 1966
    Oil · Board
    28 x 21 x 2cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 3
    €4,620≈ $5,642≈ £3,984Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €3,500–View at Van Ham ↗
  24. Untitled by Joseph Beuys, 1959, Oil on glassine paper, collaged on torn paper printed on the back. Approx, sold Jun 2020
    Untitled, 1959
    Oil · Paper
    23 x 18.5 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 280
    €47,500≈ $53,248≈ £42,990Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €8,000–12,000View at Lempertz ↗
  25. Untitled by Joseph Beuys, 1961, Oil colour (Braunkreuz) and opaque white on squared paper on newsprint, sold Jun 2020
    Untitled, 1961
    Oil · Paper
    17.5 x 26.3 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 66
    €26,250≈ $29,426≈ £23,758Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €20,000–30,000View at Lempertz ↗
  26. Zwei Fräulein mit leuchtendem Brot by Joseph Beuys, 1966, Cardboard, paper, chocolate overpainted with oil paint (Braunkreuz) on card, sold Nov 2019
    Zwei Fräulein mit leuchtendem Brot, 1966
    Oil · Board
    73.4 x 20 x 1.5 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 695
    €8,680≈ $9,532≈ £7,397Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €6,000–8,000View at Lempertz ↗
  27. Objekt zum Schmieren und Drehen by Joseph Beuys, 1972, Tin can with oil colour (Braunkreuz), grease and screwdriver. Can Ø, offered Nov 2019
    Objekt zum Schmieren und Drehen, 1972
    Oil · Panel · ed. 41/100
    5.5 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 694
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €8,000–10,000View at Lempertz ↗
  28. Painting Version 1-90 by Joseph Beuys, 1976, Oil paint and butter, on BFK Rives paper, the full sheet, with torn hole, offered Jun 2019
    Painting Version 1-90, 1976
    Oil · Paper
    S. 75.9 x 56.1 cm (29 7/8 x 22 1/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 12
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £7,000–9,000View at Phillips ↗
  29. Painting Version 35 by Joseph Beuys, 1976, Öl und Butter auf Bütten, gerissenes Loch, sold May 2019
    Painting Version 35, 1976
    Oil
    76 × 56 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 834
    €11,250≈ $12,545≈ £9,978Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €8,000–12,000View at Grisebach ↗
  30. Objekt zum Schmieren und Drehen by Joseph Beuys, 1972, Tin can with oil colour (Braunkreuz), grease and screwdriver. Can Ø, offered Jun 2018
    Objekt zum Schmieren und Drehen, 1972
    Oil · Panel · ed. 41/100
    5.5 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 662
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €10,000–View at Lempertz ↗
  31. Der Tisch by Joseph Beuys, 1971, Super-8 film and magnetic tape in film canister, with oil paint and original paper label, sold Apr 2018
    Der Tisch, 1971
    Oil · Paper · ed. 181/200
    7 1/2 x 7 1/2 x 1 5/8 in. (19 x 19 x 4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 315
    $4,375≈ £3,133≈ €3,582Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Phillips ↗
  32. Zwei Fräulein mit leuchtendem Brot“ (aus: dé coll/age 5) by Joseph Beuys, 1966, Karton, Papier, mit Ölfarbe (Braunkreuz) übermalte Schokolade, sold Jun 2017
    Zwei Fräulein mit leuchtendem Brot“ (aus: dé coll/age 5), 1966
    Oil
    75 × 21 × 1,5 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 754
    €13,125≈ $14,722≈ £11,453Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €5,000–7,000View at Grisebach ↗
  33. Geruchsplastik by Joseph Beuys, 1978, Preserving jar with information, essential oils and chlorophyll. Height approx, sold Jun 2017
    Geruchsplastik, 1978
    Oil · ed. 24/30
    32.5 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 583
    €2,976≈ $3,339≈ £2,596Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €3,000–4,000View at Lempertz ↗
  34. Der Tisch (The Table) by Joseph Beuys, 1971, film (super 8) and magnetic tape in film can, label with oil paint, sold Jan 2017
    Der Tisch (The Table), 1971
    Oil
    1½ h x 7½ dia in (4 x 19 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 166
    $1,063≈ £846≈ €993Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Wright ↗
  35. Zwei Fräulein mit leuchtendem Brot by Joseph Beuys, 1966, Schokolade, mit Ölfarbe (Braunkreuz) übermalt, auf bedrucktem Karton bzw. eingerolltem Papier, sold Jun 2016
    Zwei Fräulein mit leuchtendem Brot, 1966
    Oil · Board
    28 x 21 x 2cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 712
    €7,440≈ $8,299≈ £5,750Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €6,000–8,000View at Lempertz ↗
  36. "Painting Version 86" (Painting Version 1-90) by Joseph Beuys, Ölfarbe und Butter auf Bütten, gerissenes Loch, sold Jun 2016
    "Painting Version 86" (Painting Version 1-90)
    Oil · Paper
    76 x 56cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 1071
    €11,610≈ $12,973≈ £8,981Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €8,000–View at Van Ham ↗
  37. Löschblatt (Olivestone) by Joseph Beuys, Olivenöl auf bedrucktem Löschblatt, sold Jun 2016
    Löschblatt (Olivestone)
    Oil
    29,5 x 8,5cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 1121
    €335≈ $374≈ £259Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €300–View at Van Ham ↗
  38. Painting Version 1-90 by Joseph Beuys, 1976, Oil paint and fat, on wove paper (with perforation in center), the full sheet,, sold Apr 2016
    Painting Version 1-90, 1976
    Oil · Paper
    S. 29 1/2 x 22 in. (75 x 56 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 236
    $11,875≈ £8,185≈ €10,542Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  39. Objekt zum Schmieren und Drehen by Joseph Beuys, Blechdose (Höhe: 3,8cm; Durchmesser: 5,5cm) mit rotem Kreuz (Ölfarbe) und Schmierfett, dazu Schraubenzieher (Länge: 13cm, sold Nov 2015
    Objekt zum Schmieren und Drehen
    Oil
    3,8cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 127
    €10,965≈ $11,608≈ £7,695Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €8,000–View at Van Ham ↗
  40. Sled by Joseph Beuys, 1969, Wooden sled, felt, belts, flashlight, fat, rope, and oil paint (brown cross), offered Oct 2015
    Sled, 1969
    Oil · ed. HC
    36 x 17 x 13 1/2 in (91.4 x 43.2 x 34.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 56
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $150,000–250,000View at Phillips ↗
  41. Zwei Fräulein mit leuchtendem Brot by Joseph Beuys, 1966, Cardboard, paper, chocolate overpainted with oil (Braunkreuz), on card, sold May 2015
    Zwei Fräulein mit leuchtendem Brot, 1966
    Oil · Board · ed. 206/500
    75 x 21 x 1.5 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 595
    €8,060≈ $8,842≈ £5,795Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €8,000–10,000View at Lempertz ↗
  42. Objekt zum Schmieren und Drehen by Joseph Beuys, 1972, Tin can with oil paint (Braunkreuz), grease and screwdriver. Tin can, sold Nov 2013
    Objekt zum Schmieren und Drehen, 1972
    Oil · Panel
    5.5 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 612
    €12,810≈ $17,411≈ £10,660Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €8,000–10,000View at Lempertz ↗
  43. Holzschnitte by Joseph Beuys, 1948, Portfolio, sold Jun 2013
    Holzschnitte, 1948
    Oil
    31,4 x 31 cm (12,3 x 12,2 in)
    Ketterer Kunst · · Lot 252
    €17,500≈ $23,205≈ £14,898Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €8,000–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
  44. Painting Version 24 by Joseph Beuys, 1976, Öl und Butter auf Bütten, gerissenes Loch, sold Nov 2011
    Painting Version 24, 1976
    Oil
    76 × 56 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 547
    €14,640≈ $19,367≈ £12,530Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €12,000–15,000View at Grisebach ↗
  45. Objekt zum Schmieren und Drehen by Joseph Beuys, Tin with oil colour (brown cross) stamped, grease and screwdriver, diameter of the can 5,6 cm, length of the screwdriver, sold Jun 2011
    Objekt zum Schmieren und Drehen
    Oil · Panel
    Lempertz · · Lot 518
    €14,520≈ $20,996≈ £12,820Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €14,000–View at Lempertz ↗
  46. From: Künstlerpost by Joseph Beuys, Plastic envelope filled with margarine and white chocolate, stamped with oil colour (brown cross), sold Jun 2010
    From: Künstlerpost
    Oil
    32 x 23 x 1 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 1046
    €5,400≈ $6,598≈ £4,500Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €2,000–View at Lempertz ↗
  47. Zwei Fräulein mit leuchtendem Brot by Joseph Beuys, Cardboard, paper and chocolate, overpainted with oil colour (brown cross) approx, sold Jun 2010
    Zwei Fräulein mit leuchtendem Brot
    Oil · Board
    74.5 x 21 x 1.5 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 1041
    €13,200≈ $16,128≈ £11,001Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €4,000–5,000View at Lempertz ↗
  48. Objekt zum Schmieren und Drehen by Joseph Beuys, Tin cans with oil colour (brown cross) stamped, grease and screwdriver, diameter of the can 5.6 cm, length of the screwd, sold Jun 2010
    Objekt zum Schmieren und Drehen
    Oil · Panel · ed. 71/100
    Lempertz · · Lot 1040
    €20,400≈ $24,925≈ £17,002Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €4,000–5,000View at Lempertz ↗
  49. ' by Joseph Beuys, Oil (brown cross) on five paper mounted together ca, sold Jun 2010
    '
    Oil · Paper
    30 x 99,5 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 1027
    €180,000≈ $219,924≈ £150,016Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €50,000–60,000View at Lempertz ↗
  50. Painting Version 84 by Joseph Beuys, 1976, Oil, sold Dec 2009
    Painting Version 84, 1976
    Oil
    75,2 x 56 cm (29,6 x 22 in)
    Ketterer Kunst · · Lot 389
    €15,250≈ $22,504≈ £13,804Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €7,000–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗

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