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Joseph Beuys Paintings: Auction Prices

German · 1921–1986

ArtSell has recorded 68 auction results for Joseph Beuys paintings between 2003 and 2026, of which 57 sold (84% sell-through). Prices realised range from $374 to $186,543, with a median of $11,898 across 57 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). The highest recorded price is $186,543 for “Schlitten (Sled) (S. 12)” at Phillips in 2021.

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  1. Joseph Beuys, "Olflasche - Difesa della Natura", 1984, glass olive oil bottle
    "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. Joseph Beuys, Untitled (Braunkreuz), 1962, Collage and Braunkreuz on cardboard
    Untitled (Braunkreuz), 1962
    Mixed media · Board
    Blindarte · · Lot 95
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €40,000–60,000View at Blindarte ↗
  3. Joseph Beuys, Für Braun-Raum, 1977, Wood (mitre box), oil paint, two rock crystals
    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 ↗
  4. Joseph Beuys, Sonnenscheibe (Sun Disc) (S. 85), 1973, Record matrix (nickel-plated copper) with die-cut hole, and two felt pads stamped with brown paint, all contained in the original black cardboard box
    Sonnenscheibe (Sun Disc) (S. 85), 1973
    Record matrix (nickel-plated copper) with die-cut hole, and two felt pads stamped with brown paint, all contained in the original black cardboard box · Panel · ed. 2/77
    record 34 cm (13 3/8 in.) diameter felt pads 36 x 36 x 2 cm (14 1/8 x 14 1/8 x 3/4 in.) box 37.5 x 37.5 x 4.5 cm (14 3/4 x 14 3/4 x 1 3/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 98
    £4,064≈ $5,006≈ €4,811Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  5. Joseph Beuys, Grüne Geige, from Zwei Fluxus-Objekte (Green Violin, from Two Fluxus Objects) (S. 135), 1974, Wooden violin painted in green
    Grüne Geige, from Zwei Fluxus-Objekte (Green Violin, from Two Fluxus Objects) (S. 135), 1974
    Wooden violin painted in green
    20 x 60 x 9 cm (7 7/8 x 23 5/8 x 3 1/2 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 18
    £13,970≈ $17,207≈ €16,539Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £7,000–9,000View at Phillips ↗
  6. Joseph Beuys, Heidelberg, Around 1970, Oil (Braunkreuz) on printed and perforated printing plate
    Heidelberg, Around 1970
    Oil
    41.5 x 51 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 346
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €8,000–12,000View at Lempertz ↗
  7. Joseph Beuys, Telephon S-Э, 1974, 2 metal cans, string and label. One can with oil (Braunkreuz). Cans each
    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. Joseph Beuys, Sonnenscheibe, 1973, Vinyl record in nickel plated copper with embossing and 2 square pieces of felt, each stamped with oil (Braunkreuz). In original card box
    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 ↗
  9. Joseph Beuys, von da aus, 1984, Oil (Braunkreuz), diluted, collaged with Leukoplast strips and label on corrugated card
    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 ↗
  10. Joseph Beuys, Wechselstromaggregat, 1968, Oil (Braunkreuz) and pencil on card box with two round fat balls. Approx
    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 ↗
  11. Joseph Beuys, Zwei Fräulein mit leuchtendem Brot, 1966, Cardboard, paper, chocolate overpainted with oil (Braunkreuz), on card
    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 ↗
  12. Joseph Beuys, Buttocklifting, 1974, Metallschild, emailliert
    Buttocklifting, 1974
    Metallschild, emailliert
    20 × 30 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 312
    €3,780≈ $3,983≈ £3,245Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €4,000–6,000View at Lempertz ↗
  13. Joseph Beuys, Das Schweigen (The Silence) (S. 80), 1973, Five original 35mm projection reels of the 1962 film Das Schweigen , directed by Ingmar Bergman, lacquered and plated in copper and zinc baths, contained in the original black card box
    Das Schweigen (The Silence) (S. 80), 1973
    Five original 35mm projection reels of the 1962 film Das Schweigen , directed by Ingmar Bergman, lacquered and plated in copper and zinc baths, contained in the original black card box · Panel
    each reel 2 x 15 x 15 in. (5.1 x 38.1 x 38.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 32
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $30,000–50,000View at Phillips ↗
  14. Joseph Beuys, Ohne Titel, 1958, Bleistift, Öl und Goldfarbe über Collage auf Papier
    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 ↗
  15. Joseph Beuys, Hasenblut, 1972, Collage. Plastic bag with hare's blood, stamp
    Hasenblut, 1972
    Mixed media
    40.5 x 40.5 cm (15.9 x 15.9 in)
    Ketterer Kunst · · Lot 414
    €5,000≈ $5,949≈ £4,289Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €2,000–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
  16. Joseph Beuys, Auflistung, 1968, Mixed media
    Auflistung, 1968
    Mixed media
    30 x 21 cm (11.8 x 8.2 in)
    Ketterer Kunst · · Lot 408
    €10,000≈ $11,898≈ £8,578Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €8,000–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
  17. Joseph Beuys, Arclight, 1960, Collage on board. Paper and white-laminated boa...
    Arclight, 1960
    Mixed media · Board
    33 x 20.5 cm (12.9 x 8 in)
    Ketterer Kunst · · Lot 406
    €36,875≈ $43,874≈ £31,632Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €30,000–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
  18. Joseph Beuys, Ölkanne F.I.U., 1980, Metal vessel (original oil barrel of the F.I.U., Federazione Italiana Ulivocultori)
    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 ↗
  19. Joseph Beuys, Aus Künstlerpost (from Artist's Mail) (S. 15), 1969, Margarine and white chocolate in a plastic envelope with oil paint
    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 ↗
  20. Joseph Beuys, Untitled, 1960, Grey oil painting on light card
    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 ↗
  21. Joseph Beuys, Schlitten (Sled) (S. 12), 1969, Wooden sled, felt, belts, flashlight, fat, and oil paint (Browncross)
    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 ↗
  22. Joseph Beuys, DM 90,000 (S. 463), 1982, Collage of facsimile prints, contained in the original iron frame under glass
    DM 90,000 (S. 463), 1982
    Mixed media · ed. 80/100
    framed 70 x 50 x 2.5 cm (27 1/2 x 19 5/8 x 0 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 8
    £3,276≈ $4,619≈ €3,814Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £2,500–3,500View at Phillips ↗
  23. Joseph Beuys, Eurasienstäbe, 1974, Assemblage: Acryl, Kupfer, Draht und Metall auf Hartfaser
    Eurasienstäbe, 1974
    Acrylic
    40 × 60 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 12
    €93,750≈ $114,131≈ £80,898Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €60,000–80,000View at Grisebach ↗
  24. Joseph Beuys, Zwei Fräulein mit leuchtendem Brot, 1966, Schokolade, mit Ölfarbe (Braunkreuz) übermalt, auf bedrucktem Karton bzw. eingerolltem Papier
    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 ↗
  25. Joseph Beuys, Zwei Fräulein mit leuchtendem Brot, 1966, Cardboard, paper, chocolate overpainted with oil paint (Braunkreuz) on card
    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 ↗
  26. Joseph Beuys, Objekt zum Schmieren und Drehen, 1972, Tin can with oil colour (Braunkreuz), grease and screwdriver. Can Ø
    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 ↗
  27. Joseph Beuys, Sonnenscheibe (Sun Disc), 1973, Record matrix (nickel-plated copper) with die-cut hole, two felt pads stamped with brown paint, contained in original black cardboard box
    Sonnenscheibe (Sun Disc), 1973
    Record matrix (nickel-plated copper) with die-cut hole, two felt pads stamped with brown paint, contained in original black cardboard box · Panel · ed. V/VII
    37.5 x 37.5 x 4.5 cm (14 3/4 x 14 3/4 x 1 3/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 9
    £8,750≈ $11,132≈ €9,881Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
  28. Joseph Beuys, Painting Version 35, 1976, Öl und Butter auf Bütten, gerissenes Loch
    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 ↗
  29. Joseph Beuys, Iphigenia/Titus Andronicus, 1985, Photopositive and negative on film, stamped with brown paint
    Iphigenia/Titus Andronicus, 1985
    Photopositive and negative on film, stamped with brown paint · ed. 19/45
    framed 71.1 x 54.9 cm (27 7/8 x 21 5/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 23
    £11,250≈ $15,110≈ €12,766Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  30. Joseph Beuys, Objekt zum Schmieren und Drehen, 1972, Tin can with oil colour (Braunkreuz), grease and screwdriver. Can Ø
    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. Joseph Beuys, Sun Disc, 1973, Record matrix (nickel-plated copper) with die-cut hole, felt pads stamped with brown paint, contained in original cardboard box
    Sun Disc, 1973
    Record matrix (nickel-plated copper) with die-cut hole, felt pads stamped with brown paint, contained in original cardboard box · Panel · ed. 54/77
    37.5 x 37.5 x 4.5 cm (14 3/4 x 14 3/4 x 1 3/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 123
    £4,000≈ $5,163≈ €4,603Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  32. Joseph Beuys, Zwei Fräulein mit leuchtendem Brot“ (aus: dé coll/age 5), 1966, Karton, Papier, mit Ölfarbe (Braunkreuz) übermalte Schokolade
    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. Joseph Beuys, Geruchsplastik, 1978, Preserving jar with information, essential oils and chlorophyll. Height approx
    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. Joseph Beuys, Der Tisch (The Table), 1971, film (super 8) and magnetic tape in film can, label with oil paint
    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. Joseph Beuys, Mirror Piece, from Mirrors of the Mind, 1975, Lacquered flask, with mirror-finished interior, containing iodine crystals, with accompanying card How to explain the iodine bottle to the Hares , and cylindrical cardboard container,
    Mirror Piece, from Mirrors of the Mind, 1975
    Lacquered flask, with mirror-finished interior, containing iodine crystals, with accompanying card How to explain the iodine bottle to the Hares , and cylindrical cardboard container, · Board · ed. 74/100
    bottle 19.5 cm (7 5/8 in.) print 15.7 x 11.5 cm (6 1/8 x 4 1/2 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 145
    £1,375≈ $1,988≈ €1,753Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,500–2,000View at Phillips ↗
  36. Joseph Beuys, Zwei Fräulein mit leuchtendem Brot, 1966, Schokolade, mit Ölfarbe (Braunkreuz) übermalt, auf bedrucktem Karton bzw. eingerolltem Papier
    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 ↗
  37. Joseph Beuys, Ohne Titel, Collage (Staniolpapier, Bleistift, Stempel) auf Karton
    Ohne Titel
    Mixed media · Board
    35 x 34,5cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 126
    €10,320≈ $11,532≈ £7,983Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €8,000–View at Van Ham ↗
  38. Joseph Beuys, Konvolut, Collagen mit Textaufklebern
    Konvolut
    Mixed media
    10,5 x 15cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 1176
    €710≈ $793≈ £549Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €300–View at Van Ham ↗
  39. Joseph Beuys, Löschblatt (Olivestone), Olivenöl auf bedrucktem Löschblatt
    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 ↗
  40. Joseph Beuys, Sun Disc, 1973, Record matrix (nickel-plated copper) with die-cut hole, felt pads stamped with brown paint, in box,
    Sun Disc, 1973
    Record matrix (nickel-plated copper) with die-cut hole, felt pads stamped with brown paint, in box, · Panel · ed. 54/77
    14 1/2 x 14 1/2 x 2 in (36.8 x 36.8 x 5.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 234
    $13,750≈ £9,478≈ €12,207Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–9,000View at Phillips ↗
  41. Joseph Beuys, Mirror Piece, from Mirrors of the Mind, 1975, Lacquered flask, with mirror-finished interior, containing iodine crystals, with accompanying card How to explain the iodine bottle to the Hares , and cylindrical cardboard container,
    Mirror Piece, from Mirrors of the Mind, 1975
    Lacquered flask, with mirror-finished interior, containing iodine crystals, with accompanying card How to explain the iodine bottle to the Hares , and cylindrical cardboard container, · Board · ed. XV/XXX
    bottle 19.5 cm (7 5/8 in.) print 15.7 x 11.5 cm (6 1/8 x 4 1/2 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 93
    £2,000≈ $2,823≈ €2,591Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  42. Joseph Beuys, Objekt zum Schmieren und Drehen, Blechdose (Höhe: 3,8cm; Durchmesser: 5,5cm) mit rotem Kreuz (Ölfarbe) und Schmierfett, dazu Schraubenzieher (Länge: 13cm)
    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 ↗
  43. Joseph Beuys, Sun Disc, 1973, Record matrix (nickel-plated copper) with die-cut hole, felt pads stamped with brown paint, in box,
    Sun Disc, 1973
    Record matrix (nickel-plated copper) with die-cut hole, felt pads stamped with brown paint, in box, · Panel · ed. 50/77
    14 1/2 x 14 1/2 x 2 in (36.8 x 36.8 x 5.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 281
    $13,750≈ £8,971≈ €12,488Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–9,000View at Phillips ↗
  44. Joseph Beuys, The Silence, 1973, Five reels of Ingmar Bergman's film of the same name, original 35mm theater copies of the German version, lacquered and plated in copper and zinc baths
    The Silence, 1973
    Five reels of Ingmar Bergman's film of the same name, original 35mm theater copies of the German version, lacquered and plated in copper and zinc baths · Panel
    all diameter 15 in. (38.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 57
    $81,250≈ £53,011≈ €73,790Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $40,000–60,000View at Phillips ↗
  45. Joseph Beuys, Sled, 1969, Wooden sled, felt, belts, flashlight, fat, rope, and oil paint (brown cross)
    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 ↗
  46. Joseph Beuys, Mirror Piece, from Mirrors of the Mind, 1975, Lacquered flask, with mirror-finished interior, containing iodine crystals, with accompanying card How to explain the iodine bottle to the Hares , and cylindrical cardboard container,
    Mirror Piece, from Mirrors of the Mind, 1975
    Lacquered flask, with mirror-finished interior, containing iodine crystals, with accompanying card How to explain the iodine bottle to the Hares , and cylindrical cardboard container, · Board · ed. 74/100
    bottle 19.5 cm (7 5/8 in.) print 15.7 x 11.5 cm (6 1/8 x 4 1/2 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 151
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  47. Joseph Beuys, Zwei Fräulein mit leuchtendem Brot, 1966, Cardboard, paper, chocolate overpainted with oil (Braunkreuz), on card
    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 ↗
  48. Joseph Beuys, Objekt zum Schmieren und Drehen, 1972, Tin can with oil paint (Braunkreuz), grease and screwdriver. Tin can
    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 ↗
  49. Joseph Beuys, Sun Disc, 1973, Record matrix (nickel-plated copper) with die-cut hole, felt pads stamped with brown paint, in box,
    Sun Disc, 1973
    Record matrix (nickel-plated copper) with die-cut hole, felt pads stamped with brown paint, in box, · Panel · ed. 51/77
    14 1/2 x 14 1/2 x 2 in (36.8 x 36.8 x 5.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 302
    $9,375≈ £5,804≈ €6,801Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–9,000View at Phillips ↗
  50. Joseph Beuys, Holzschnitte, 1948, Portfolio
    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 ↗

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