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Joseph Beuys Photographs: Auction Prices

German · 1921–1986

ArtSell has recorded 61 auction results for Joseph Beuys photographs between 2002 and 2026, of which 48 sold (79% sell-through). Prices realised range from $170 to $177,075, with a median of $2,266 across 48 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). A further 3 lots offered at auction whose result the house did not publish are listed but not counted. The highest recorded price is $177,075 for “mit dem Ende der modernen Kunst fängt die Kunst erst an” at Kornfeld in 2024.

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  1. Joseph Beuys, "Untitled", cardboard box containing "ephemera" (photographs
    "Untitled"
    Photograph · Board
    21x17 cm
    Colasanti Casa d'Aste · · Lot 108
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €400–600View at Colasanti Casa d'Aste ↗
  2. Joseph Beuys, Mit dem Ende der modernen Kunst fängt die Kunst erst an (Fotografie von Werner Krüger), 1979, Color photograph, inscribed by Joseph Beuys in ...
    Mit dem Ende der modernen Kunst fängt die Kunst erst an (Fotografie von Werner Krüger), 1979
    Photograph
    255 x 125 cm (100.3 x 49.2 in)
    Ketterer Kunst · · Lot 265
    €56,760≈ $65,654≈ £48,988Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €40,000–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
  3. Joseph Beuys, Senza titolo (guerra), Stampa vintage alla gelatina ai sali d'argento
    Senza titolo (guerra)
    Photograph
    50x52 cm
    Farsettiarte · · Lot 339
    Result not publishedEst. €3,000–5,000View at Farsettiarte ↗
  4. Joseph Beuys, Schautafeln für den Unterricht I und II, 1971, N.2 black and white photographs applied on cardboard
    Schautafeln für den Unterricht I und II, 1971
    Photograph · Board
    Blindarte · · Lot 96
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €1,600–2,200View at Blindarte ↗
  5. Joseph Beuys, Aktion: Kinloch Rannoch Edinburgh, 1970, Mixed media. Gelatin and wax (2 pieces)
    Aktion: Kinloch Rannoch Edinburgh, 1970
    Photograph
    13.7 x 25.5 x 22.5 cm (5.3 x 10 x 8.8 in)
    Ketterer Kunst · · Lot 299
    €15,480≈ $18,026≈ £13,509Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €18,000–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
  6. Joseph Beuys, Goslar 1979 (Aus: Photo-Editionen), 1982/83, Gelatinesilberabzug
    Goslar 1979 (Aus: Photo-Editionen), 1982/83
    Photograph
    60,5 x 51cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 48
    €1,320≈ $1,529≈ £1,147Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,000–View at Van Ham ↗
  7. Joseph Beuys, Schautafeln für den Unterricht II, 1971, Gelatinesilberabzug
    Schautafeln für den Unterricht II, 1971
    Photograph
    68 x 89,5cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 20
    €408≈ $472≈ £348Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €300–View at Van Ham ↗
  8. Joseph Beuys, SENZA TITOLO, photograph
    SENZA TITOLO
    Photograph
    49.7 x 35.3 cm
    Capitolium Art · · Lot 125
    €151≈ $170≈ £128Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €200–300View at Capitolium Art ↗
  9. Joseph Beuys, SENZA TITOLO, photograph
    SENZA TITOLO
    Photograph
    49.7 x 35.3 cm
    Capitolium Art · · Lot 124
    €176≈ $198≈ £150Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €200–300View at Capitolium Art ↗
  10. Joseph Beuys, Honigpumpe, 1977, C-Print
    Honigpumpe, 1977
    Photograph
    12,5 x 12,5cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 21
    €660≈ $680≈ £556Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €200–View at Van Ham ↗
  11. Joseph Beuys, Iphigenie/Titus Andronicus (S. 523), 1985, Photographic positives and negatives on film stamped with brown paint, mounted between two glass plates (as issued)
    Iphigenie/Titus Andronicus (S. 523), 1985
    Photograph · ed. 6/45
    framed 71.5 x 55 cm (28 1/8 x 21 5/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 141
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £7,000–9,000View at Phillips ↗
  12. Joseph Beuys, mit dem Ende der modernen Kunst fängt die Kunst erst an, 1979, Colour photograph, with handwriting in brown ink
    mit dem Ende der modernen Kunst fängt die Kunst erst an, 1979
    Photograph
    255 x 125 cm
    Kornfeld · · Lot 110
    CHF 150,000≈ $177,075≈ £134,997≈ €159,801HammerSign up free to seeEst. CHF 180,000–View at Kornfeld ↗
  13. Joseph Beuys, Senza titolo, Fotografia Cibachrome
    Senza titolo
    Photograph
    23,3x33,2 cm
    Farsettiarte · · Lot 359
    Result not publishedEst. €2,700–3,700View at Farsettiarte ↗
  14. Joseph Beuys, 1 Wirtschaftswert (Gelatine), 1977, Gelatine in Packpapiertütchen
    1 Wirtschaftswert (Gelatine), 1977
    Photograph · Paper
    11,5 x 7,5 x 0,5cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 68
    €462≈ $502≈ £395Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €300–View at Van Ham ↗
  15. Joseph Beuys, Ja Ja Ja Ja Ja, Nee Nee Nee Nee Nee, 1970, Album mit Schallplatte (24 min.). Innen Heft mit Fotografien
    Ja Ja Ja Ja Ja, Nee Nee Nee Nee Nee, 1970
    Photograph
    31 x 31 x 0,3cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 21
    €1,716≈ $1,842≈ £1,477Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €600–View at Van Ham ↗
  16. Joseph Beuys, Celtic +, 1971, Film (Super 8); 10 Fotografien (jeweils 40 x 50cm); Flasche mit Gelatine und Bienenwachs. In Leinenkassette, gestempelt mit brauner Farbe (Braunkreuz)
    Celtic +, 1971
    Photograph
    43 x 53 x 12cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 16
    €7,260≈ $7,792≈ £6,250Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €6,000–View at Van Ham ↗
  17. Joseph Beuys, Steinhase mit 80, Around 1982, Detail of a photograph and collage
    Steinhase mit 80, Around 1982
    Photograph
    14 x 20 cm
    Kornfeld · · Lot 722
    CHF 1,000≈ $1,042≈ £830≈ €971HammerSign up free to seeEst. CHF 1,250–View at Kornfeld ↗
  18. Joseph Beuys, Fotografie von Lothar Wolleh: Joseph Beuys im Moderna Museet, Stockholm, 1971, Black and white photograph by Lothar Wolleh on ...
    Fotografie von Lothar Wolleh: Joseph Beuys im Moderna Museet, Stockholm, 1971
    Photograph
    110 x 113 cm (43.3 x 44.4 in)
    Ketterer Kunst · · Lot 44
    €16,250≈ $18,319≈ £13,870Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €14,000–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
  19. Joseph Beuys, Senza titolo, photograph
    Senza titolo
    Photograph
    18.0 x 23.5 cm
    Capitolium Art · · Lot 91
    €328≈ $387≈ £279Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €800–1,200View at Capitolium Art ↗
  20. Joseph Beuys, Senza titolo, photograph
    Senza titolo
    Photograph
    20.0 x 15.0 cm
    Capitolium Art · · Lot 90
    €302≈ $357≈ £258Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,000–1,400View at Capitolium Art ↗
  21. Joseph Beuys, Enterprise 18.11.1972, 18:5:16, 1973, Multiple. Metal box, black-and-white photograph...
    Enterprise 18.11.1972, 18:5:16, 1973
    Photograph · ed. edition of 24
    16 x 41 x 31 cm (6.2 x 16.1 x 12.2 in)
    Ketterer Kunst · · Lot 415
    €18,750≈ $22,309≈ £16,084Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €10,000–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
  22. Joseph Beuys, Fotografie von Lothar Wolleh: Joseph Beuys im Moderna Museet, Stockholm (Schwarzer Rand), 1971, Black and white photograph by Lothar Wolleh on ...
    Fotografie von Lothar Wolleh: Joseph Beuys im Moderna Museet, Stockholm (Schwarzer Rand), 1971
    Photograph · ed. edition of 4
    112 x 104 cm (44 x 40.9 in)
    Ketterer Kunst · · Lot 412
    €22,500≈ $26,771≈ £19,301Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €18,000–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
  23. Joseph Beuys, The Archives: The Art Information Centre Peter Van Beveren (S. 382), 1981, The complete book comprising contributions by 30 artists in screenprint, photography, collage, and offset lithography, including Joseph Beuys' Secretary's Briefcase of a mailing envelope containing two facsimile prints on plastic sheets, bound (as issued) within the original black leather-covered boards with glassine jacket
    The Archives: The Art Information Centre Peter Van Beveren (S. 382), 1981
    Photograph · Board
    book 30.5 x 21.7 x 2 cm (12 x 8 1/2 x 0 3/4 in.) envelope 25 x 15 cm (9 7/8 x 5 7/8 in.) both prints approx. 13.5 x 20.3 cm (5 3/8 x 7 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 58
    £756≈ $1,066≈ €880Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £600–800View at Phillips ↗
  24. Joseph Beuys, Celtic Kinloch Rannoch (S. 334), 1980, Six chromogenic prints, on photo paper, the full sheets, mounted to cardstock with screenprinting
    Celtic Kinloch Rannoch (S. 334), 1980
    Photograph · Paper · ed. 8/200
    overall I. 128.2 x 27.7 cm (50 1/2 x 10 7/8 in.) S. 139.3 x 31.5 cm (54 7/8 x 12 3/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 4
    £1,008≈ $1,421≈ €1,173Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,000–1,500View at Phillips ↗
  25. Joseph Beuys, Schautafeln für den Unterricht I und II, 1971, Zwei s/w Fotografien auf Pappe aufgezogen
    Schautafeln für den Unterricht I und II, 1971
    Photograph · Board · ed. 55/202
    83 x 104,5 x 0,5cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 8
    €2,640≈ $3,224≈ £2,276Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €2,000–View at Van Ham ↗
  26. Joseph Beuys, Lotta Poetica, 1975, Katalog mit 24 s/w Fotografien, unpaginiert
    Lotta Poetica, 1975
    Photograph
    25 x 21cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 81
    €158≈ $193≈ £136Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €100–View at Van Ham ↗
  27. Joseph Beuys, How to Explain Pictures to a Dead Hare, gelatin silver print
    How to Explain Pictures to a Dead Hare
    Photograph
    19 × 13 cm
    Artmark · · Lot 9
    €2,250≈ $2,750≈ £1,935HammerSign up free to seeEst. €200–300View at Artmark ↗
  28. Joseph Beuys, Three pots action in the poor house, photograph
    Three pots action in the poor house
    Photograph
    24.0 x 18.0 cm
    Capitolium Art · · Lot 77
    €403≈ $473≈ £366Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €500–700View at Capitolium Art ↗
  29. Joseph Beuys, Ikarus, 1979, Verzinkte Blechkassette mit 8 Fotografien. Jeweils: C-Print auf Agfa-Papier. Lose eingelegt in Kartonumschlägen
    Ikarus, 1979
    Photograph · Board
    40 x 30cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 9
    €1,419≈ $1,593≈ £1,279Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Van Ham ↗
  30. Joseph Beuys, zeige deine Wunde (Show Your Wound), 1977, Six photographic negatives, one ( Browncross ) with two holes and additions in brown paint, the full sheets
    zeige deine Wunde (Show Your Wound), 1977
    Photograph · ed. HC
    all S. approx. 23.8 x 33 cm (9 3/8 x 12 7/8 in.) framed 107 x 79.4 x 5 cm (42 1/8 x 31 1/4 x 1 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 10
    £15,000≈ $19,083≈ €16,939Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
  31. Joseph Beuys, Fără titlu II (cadru dintr-un performance), fotografie analogică
    Fără titlu II (cadru dintr-un performance)
    Photograph · ed. 46/73
    30 × 19,5 cm
    Artmark · · Lot 90
    €300≈ $334≈ £264HammerSign up free to seeEst. €300–500View at Artmark ↗
  32. Joseph Beuys, Fără titlu I (cadru dintr-un performance), fotografie analogică
    Fără titlu I (cadru dintr-un performance)
    Photograph · ed. 46/73
    24 × 30,5 cm
    Artmark · · Lot 89
    €450≈ $501≈ £396HammerSign up free to seeEst. €300–500View at Artmark ↗
  33. Joseph Beuys, Celtic + ~~~, 1971, film (Super 8), 10 photographs, bottle with gelatine and beeswax in a canavas box
    Celtic + ~~~, 1971
    Photograph · Linen
    canvas box: 42,5 x 52,5 x 10 cm; photographs: each 40 x 50 cm
    im Kinsky · · Lot 0660
    €5,940≈ $6,747≈ £5,291Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €2,500–5,000View at im Kinsky ↗
  34. Joseph Beuys, Celtic + ~~~, 1971, film (Super 8), 10 photographs, bottle with gelatine and beeswax in a canavas box
    Celtic + ~~~, 1971
    Photograph
    canvas box: 42,5 x 52,5 x 10 cm; photographs: each 40 x 50 cm
    im Kinsky · · Lot 0635
    €6,600≈ $7,641≈ £5,800Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €5,000–10,000View at im Kinsky ↗
  35. Joseph Beuys, CELTIC +~~~~~~~~, 1971, The complete multiple comprising 10 photographic prints, super-8 film in original canister, and a glass jar sealed with beeswax, all contained in the original card box with printed title (as issued; a small number of portfolios were published without the linen presentation case and straps)
    CELTIC +~~~~~~~~, 1971
    Photograph · Board · ed. 40/100
    box dims 21 1/4 x 17 x 5 in. (54 x 43.2 x 12.7 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 314
    $5,000≈ £3,581≈ €4,094Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–9,000View at Phillips ↗
  36. Joseph Beuys, Düsseldorf, Drakeplatz 4, 1978, Colour photograph with screenprint, on wove paper mounted to thick cardboard (as issued), the full sheet
    Düsseldorf, Drakeplatz 4, 1978
    Photograph · Paper · ed. 6/20
    S. 17 x 25.2 cm (6 3/4 x 9 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 142
    £1,375≈ $1,960≈ €1,580Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £500–700View at Phillips ↗
  37. Joseph Beuys, Aus: "Photo-Editionen", Gelatinesilberabzug
    Aus: "Photo-Editionen"
    Photograph
    51 x 61cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 726
    €1,806≈ $2,026≈ £1,591Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,000–View at Van Ham ↗
  38. Joseph Beuys, Operazione Difesa della Natura, Impollinazione-fruit de la passion - Praslin Seychelles 1980, 1921, vintage gelatin-silver print on baryta paper Photo by Buby Durini With credit stamps on reverse
    Operazione Difesa della Natura, Impollinazione-fruit de la passion - Praslin Seychelles 1980, 1921
    Photograph · Paper
    30,2x24,1 cm
    Maison Bibelot · · Lot 1189
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €200–250View at Maison Bibelot ↗
  39. Joseph Beuys, Operazione Difesa della Natura, Aratura Biologica - San Silvestro Colli Pescara 1979, 1921, color C-print
    Operazione Difesa della Natura, Aratura Biologica - San Silvestro Colli Pescara 1979, 1921
    Photograph
    27,5x18,5 cm
    Maison Bibelot · · Lot 1188
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €150–200View at Maison Bibelot ↗
  40. Joseph Beuys, Operazione Difesa della Natura - Praslin Seychelles 1980, 1921, vintage gelatin-silver print on resin-coated paper Photo by Buby Durini
    Operazione Difesa della Natura - Praslin Seychelles 1980, 1921
    Photograph · Paper
    24x30,2 cm
    Maison Bibelot · · Lot 1186
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €200–250View at Maison Bibelot ↗
  41. Joseph Beuys, Operazione Difesa della Natura - La Digue Seychelles 1980, 1921, vintage gelatin-silver print on resin-coated paper Photo by Buby Durini With credit stamp on reverse
    Operazione Difesa della Natura - La Digue Seychelles 1980, 1921
    Photograph · Paper
    24x30,2 cm
    Maison Bibelot · · Lot 1185
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €200–250View at Maison Bibelot ↗
  42. Joseph Beuys, Piantagione Coco de Mer ''Conquille Blanque'' Praslin Seychelles 1980, 1921, vintage gelatin-silver print on resin-coated paper Photo by Buby Durini With credit stamp on reverse
    Piantagione Coco de Mer ''Conquille Blanque'' Praslin Seychelles 1980, 1921
    Photograph · Paper
    30,2x20,2 cm
    Maison Bibelot · · Lot 1184
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €200–250View at Maison Bibelot ↗
  43. Joseph Beuys, Iphigenie / Titus Andronicus, 1985, Pellicola fotografica in cornice d'acciaio con vetro
    Iphigenie / Titus Andronicus, 1985
    Photograph · Other support
    70x51x5 cm
    Farsettiarte · · Lot 540
    Result not publishedEst. €20,000–30,000View at Farsettiarte ↗
  44. Joseph Beuys, New York 1979, Fotografie
    New York 1979
    Photograph
    61 x 51cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 704
    €2,193≈ $2,316≈ £1,841Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €500–View at Van Ham ↗
  45. Joseph Beuys, Düsseldorf, Drakeplatz 4, 1978, C-Print
    Düsseldorf, Drakeplatz 4, 1978
    Photograph
    16,5 x 25,5cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 698
    €774≈ $817≈ £650Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €600–View at Van Ham ↗
  46. Joseph Beuys, Schautafeln für den Unterricht I und II, 1971, Zwei s/w Fotografien auf Pappe aufgezogen
    Schautafeln für den Unterricht I und II, 1971
    Photograph · Board
    83 x 104,5 x 0,5cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 692
    €1,677≈ $1,771≈ £1,408Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Van Ham ↗
  47. Joseph Beuys, Die Wahreit als Wunderkerze für Klaus Hennig, 1973, graphite, 4 gelatin silver prints on cardboard box
    Die Wahreit als Wunderkerze für Klaus Hennig, 1973
    Photograph · Board
    47 1/2 x 39 1/2 x 2 3/4 in. (120.7 x 100.3 x 7 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 32
    $13,750≈ £10,599≈ €12,294Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  48. Joseph Beuys, Schautafeln für den Unterricht I und II, 1971, Zwei s/w Fotografien auf Pappe aufgezogen
    Schautafeln für den Unterricht I und II, 1971
    Photograph · Board
    83 x 104,5 x 0,5cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 1008
    €3,096≈ $3,459≈ £2,395Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €2,500–View at Van Ham ↗
  49. Joseph Beuys, Celtic + ~~~, Filmdose (Ø 19cm) mit Film (Super 8), 10 Fotografien (je 50 x 40cm) und Flasche (17 x Ø 8,5cm) mit Gelatine sowie versiegelt mit Bienenwachs
    Celtic + ~~~
    Photograph · ed. 95/100
    19cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 1012
    €10,320≈ $11,532≈ £7,983Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €8,000–View at Van Ham ↗
  50. Joseph Beuys, Vakuum - Masse, 1970, Black and white photograph on linen, folded
    Vakuum - Masse, 1970
    Photograph · Linen · ed. 31/100
    125 x 169 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 691
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €8,000–10,000View at Lempertz ↗

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