Joseph Beuys Prints: Value & Auction Prices

1921–1986

Of the 675 lots by Joseph Beuys (prints) recorded at auction between 2001 and 2026, 641 found a buyer (95%). Half of the priced sales fell between $645Sign up free to see and $3.4kSign up free to see, with a median of $1.4kSign up free to see. Hasenstein holds the top price on file: $131kSign up free to see at Ketterer Kunst (June 2024). The houses with the most results are Van Ham (319), Phillips (102) and Ketterer Kunst (78).

€120,650≈ $131,484≈ £102,698Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumHasensteinKetterer Kunst675auction results2001–2026years recorded95%sold$1.4kSign up free to seemedian price

Joseph Beuys prints: key figures

Auction results
675
Sold rate
95%
Active at auction
2001–2026
Median price
$1.4kSign up free to see
Record price
$131kSign up free to see Hasenstein, Ketterer Kunst, Jun 2024

Top auction houses: Van Ham (319), Phillips (102), Ketterer Kunst (78)

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  1. Zirkulationszeit by Joseph Beuys, 1982, Radierung auf ARCHES FRANCE (Wasserzeichen), sold Apr 2019
    Zirkulationszeit, 1982
    Etching · Paper · ed. 63/75
    41,5 x 30cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 17
    €645≈ $730≈ £557Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €600–View at Van Ham ↗
  2. Urschlitten 1 by Joseph Beuys, 1982, Radierung auf Bütten, sold Apr 2019
    Urschlitten 1, 1982
    Etching · Paper · ed. 59/75
    16 x 25cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 16
    €645≈ $730≈ £557Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €600–View at Van Ham ↗
  3. Meerengel die Seegurke by Joseph Beuys, 1982, Radierung und Aquatinta auf Bütten, sold Apr 2019
    Meerengel die Seegurke, 1982
    Aquatint · Paper
    17 x 26cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 15
    €774≈ $876≈ £668Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €600–View at Van Ham ↗
  4. Meerengel Robbe 2 by Joseph Beuys, 1982, Radierung und Aquatinta auf Papier, auf grauem Bütten aufgewalzt, sold Apr 2019
    Meerengel Robbe 2, 1982
    Aquatint · Paper
    8 x 13,5cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 14
    €774≈ $876≈ £668Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €600–View at Van Ham ↗
  5. Meerengel Sperm-Wal by Joseph Beuys, 1982, Radierung und Aquatinta auf Bütten, sold Apr 2019
    Meerengel Sperm-Wal, 1982
    Aquatint · Paper · ed. 18/75
    8 x 14cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 13
    €645≈ $730≈ £557Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €600–View at Van Ham ↗
  6. Kopf H.B by Joseph Beuys, 1982, Radierung auf Papier, auf grauem Rives aufgewalzt, sold Apr 2019
    Kopf H.B, 1982
    Etching · Paper · ed. 67/75
    14,5 x 16cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 12
    €968≈ $1,096≈ £835Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €600–View at Van Ham ↗
  7. Wandernde Kiste by Joseph Beuys, 1980, 5 Farblithografien auf Papier, aufgewalzt auf Rives, grau, sold Mar 2019
    Wandernde Kiste, 1980
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 43/75, A.P. sowie zwei Probedrucke
    38 x 28,5cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 44
    €2,451≈ $2,770≈ £2,105Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,500–View at Van Ham ↗
  8. Skulptur aus Gold by Joseph Beuys, 1980, Aquatinta und Lithografie auf Papier, auf grauem Rives aufgewalzt, sold Mar 2019
    Skulptur aus Gold, 1980
    Aquatint · Paper · ed. H.C. 3/19
    31,5 x 24,5cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 32
    €968≈ $1,094≈ £831Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €500–View at Van Ham ↗
  9. Eiszeittiere by Joseph Beuys, 1980, Lithografie auf ARCHES (Wasserzeichen), sold Mar 2019
    Eiszeittiere, 1980
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. p.p. 5/12
    26,5 x 18cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 43
    €968≈ $1,094≈ £831Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €400–View at Van Ham ↗
  10. Hirsch by Joseph Beuys, 1980, Aquatinta und Lithografie auf Papier auf grauem Rives aufgewalzt, sold Mar 2019
    Hirsch, 1980
    Aquatint · Paper · ed. 68/75
    24 x 27,5cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 31
    €1,806≈ $2,041≈ £1,551Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €600–View at Van Ham ↗
  11. Aguren by Joseph Beuys, 1982, Farboffset auf Karton, sold Mar 2019
    Aguren, 1982
    Print (other) · Board · ed. 184/200
    51 x 35cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 67
    €903≈ $1,021≈ £776Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €400–View at Van Ham ↗
  12. KRZESŁO Z TŁUSZCZEM, 1964 (POCZTÓWKA) by Joseph Beuys, offset barwny, papier, offered Mar 2019
    KRZESŁO Z TŁUSZCZEM, 1964 (POCZTÓWKA)
    Print (other) · Paper
    14.7 cm x 10.4 cm
    Agra-Art · · Lot 5
    Unsold / did not meet reserveView at Agra-Art ↗
  13. Konvolut von 4 Postkarten (Aus: "Zeichen für den Braunraum") by Joseph Beuys, 1984, Jeweils: Farboffset auf Karton, sold Feb 2019
    Konvolut von 4 Postkarten (Aus: "Zeichen für den Braunraum"), 1984
    Print (other) · Board
    Van Ham · · Lot 14
    €426≈ $482≈ £372Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €300–View at Van Ham ↗
  14. From Eurasia Staff by Joseph Beuys, 1973, Screenprint in black, on thin newsprint paper, with full margins, sold Jan 2019
    From Eurasia Staff, 1973
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. 107/180
    I. 80 x 53 cm (31 1/2 x 20 7/8 in.) S. 90.2 x 63 cm (35 1/2 x 24 3/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 159
    £2,250≈ $2,930≈ €2,584Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,000–1,500View at Phillips ↗
  15. Hind by Joseph Beuys, 1979, Lithograph in colours, on BFK Rives paper, with full margins, sold Jan 2019
    Hind, 1979
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. TP
    I. 46 x 62 cm (18 1/8 x 24 3/8 in.) S. 56.8 x 76.2 cm (22 3/8 x 30 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 158
    £3,000≈ $3,907≈ €3,445Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  16. History, from Dem Frieden eine Form geben (Give Peace a Shape) by Joseph Beuys, 1985, Offset lithograph with handwritten additions in pencil, on thin wove paper, the full sheet, offered Jan 2019
    History, from Dem Frieden eine Form geben (Give Peace a Shape), 1985
    Lithograph · Paper
    S. 84.2 x 59.6 cm (33 1/8 x 23 1/2 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 99
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £1,000–1,500View at Phillips ↗
  17. La Rivoluzione siamo noi by Joseph Beuys, 1972, Print, sold Dec 2018
    La Rivoluzione siamo noi, 1972
    Print (other) · ed. edition of 180
    191 x 100 cm (75.1 x 39.3 in)
    Ketterer Kunst · · Lot 576
    €67,500≈ $76,754≈ £60,133Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €15,000–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
  18. Untitled by Joseph Beuys, 1971 and 1973, 2 works: each offset print on paper, offered Dec 2018
    Untitled, 1971 and 1973
    Print (other) · Paper
    84 x 56 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 31
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €1,400–1,600View at Lempertz ↗
  19. Zeichen aus dem Braunraum by Joseph Beuys, 1984, 8 brown silkscreens on paper. Each, offered Dec 2018
    Zeichen aus dem Braunraum, 1984
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. 72/150
    21 x 29.7 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 581
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €3,000–4,000View at Lempertz ↗
  20. Installation by Joseph Beuys, 1977, Offset lithograph on gray cardstock, sold Nov 2018
    Installation, 1977
    Lithograph
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 156
    $813≈ £634≈ €717Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  21. Yellow by Joseph Beuys, 1977, Color screenprint with handwritten additions on paper, sold Nov 2018
    Yellow, 1977
    Screenprint · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 155
    $938≈ £731≈ €827Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  22. Tote Hirsche (aus: "Zirkulationszeit") by Joseph Beuys, 1982, Radierung auf ARCHES FRANCE (Wasserzeichen), sold Oct 2018
    Tote Hirsche (aus: "Zirkulationszeit"), 1982
    Etching · Paper · ed. 18/75
    44 x 57,5cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 15
    €1,548≈ $1,756≈ £1,373Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,000–View at Van Ham ↗
  23. 3 Tonnen Edition (3 Ton Edition): one plate by Joseph Beuys, 1973-85, Screenprint with hand additions in brown paint, printed on both sides of PVC, the full sheet, sold Oct 2018
    3 Tonnen Edition (3 Ton Edition): one plate, 1973-85
    Screenprint · Paper
    all S. 18 x 18 in. (45.7 x 45.7 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 374
    $3,500≈ £2,670≈ €3,036Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  24. 3 Tonnen Edition (3 Ton edition) by Joseph Beuys, 1973-85, The complete set of six screenprints, printed on both sides of PVC, the full sheets, offered Oct 2018
    3 Tonnen Edition (3 Ton edition), 1973-85
    Screenprint
    all S. 18 x 18 in. (45.7 x 45.7 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 373
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  25. Robbe by Joseph Beuys, 1981, Farblithografie auf Bütten, sold Sep 2018
    Robbe, 1981
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 39/150
    96 x 38cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 10
    €1,548≈ $1,792≈ £1,374Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,200–View at Van Ham ↗
  26. Aus: "Strauß-Mappe" by Joseph Beuys, 1972, Offset auf leichtem Karton, sold Sep 2018
    Aus: "Strauß-Mappe", 1972
    Print (other) · Board
    81,5 x 58cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 9
    €555≈ $642≈ £492Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €300–View at Van Ham ↗
  27. Amerikanischer Hasenzucker by Joseph Beuys, 1974, Farboffset auf SCHOELLER STERN (Trockenstempel), sold Sep 2018
    Amerikanischer Hasenzucker, 1974
    Print (other) · ed. Probedruck
    55 x 78cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 8
    €1,548≈ $1,792≈ £1,374Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,200–View at Van Ham ↗
  28. Wattenmeer by Joseph Beuys, 1949, Holzschnitt auf BFK RIVES (Wasserzeichen), sold Jun 2018
    Wattenmeer, 1949
    Print (other) · Paper · ed. 22/50
    11 x 37cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 13
    €774≈ $902≈ £686Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €700–View at Van Ham ↗
  29. Initation Gauloise by Joseph Beuys, 1976, Farblithografie auf Karton, sold Jun 2018
    Initation Gauloise, 1976
    Lithograph · Board · ed. 128/185
    55 x 75,5cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 11
    €968≈ $1,128≈ £858Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €700–View at Van Ham ↗
  30. Krefeld 1921 - Dusseldorf 1986 / Rose fur direkte Demokratie, 1968 by Joseph Beuys, Rosa e bicchiere in vetro serigrafato graduato, offered Jun 2018
    Krefeld 1921 - Dusseldorf 1986 / Rose fur direkte Demokratie, 1968
    Screenprint · Other support
    Wannenes · · Lot 428
    Result not publishedEst. €800–1,200View at Wannenes ↗
  31. Trace 1 by Joseph Beuys, 1974, The complete set of nine lithographs in colours, on white wove or grey-green laid papers, with full margins, sold Jun 2018
    Trace 1, 1974
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. AP
    all I. various sizes, all S. 52 x 72 cm (20 1/2 x 28 3/8 in.) four vertical
    Phillips · · Lot 91
    £4,375≈ $5,876≈ €4,965Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  32. Ohne Die Rose Tun Wir's Nicht (We Won't Do It without the Rose) by Joseph Beuys, 1973, Offset print in colours, on thin cardstock paper, printed to the edges of the sheet (the upper edge unevenly trimmed), sold Jun 2018
    Ohne Die Rose Tun Wir's Nicht (We Won't Do It without the Rose), 1973
    Print (other) · Paper · ed. 39/80
    S. 78.8 x 55.8 cm (31 x 21 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 90
    £688≈ $924≈ €781Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,000–1,500View at Phillips ↗
  33. Five Lithographs by Joseph Beuys, 1977, The complete set of five lithographs in brown and gold, on wove paper, the full sheets, sold Jun 2018
    Five Lithographs, 1977
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 36/60
    all S. 76 x 56 cm (29 7/8 x 22 in.) two horizontal
    Phillips · · Lot 89
    £2,500≈ $3,358≈ €2,837Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  34. Auktion 414, Los 536 by Joseph Beuys, 1976, Farblithografie, gestempelt, auf Karton, sold Jun 2018
    Auktion 414, Los 536, 1976
    Lithograph · Board
    Van Ham · · Lot 536
    €903≈ $1,062≈ £792Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €700–View at Van Ham ↗
  35. Auktion 414, Los 537 by Joseph Beuys, 1981, Farboffset auf Velin, sold Jun 2018
    Auktion 414, Los 537, 1981
    Print (other) · Paper · ed. 549/2000
    Van Ham · · Lot 537
    €452≈ $532≈ £396Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €300–View at Van Ham ↗
  36. Untitled by Joseph Beuys, Screenprint Mixed Media, sold Jun 2018
    Untitled
    Screenprint
    Palm Beach Modern Auctions · · Lot 273
    $21,760≈ £16,350≈ €18,648Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Palm Beach Modern Auctions ↗
  37. Selection of postcards (postkarte) by Joseph Beuys, including holzpostkarte (wood block), filzpostkarte (felt) and 4 loose Beuys related postcards (6 in total), sold May 2018
    Selection of postcards (postkarte)
    Woodcut / linocut · Panel
    Art+Object · · Lot 123
    NZ$360≈ $252≈ £189≈ €216Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Art+Object ↗
  38. Lotto composto da una fotografia e una postcard by Joseph Beuys, print (other), sold May 2018
    Lotto composto da una fotografia e una postcard
    Print (other)
    Capitolium Art · · Lot 78
    €73≈ $86≈ £64Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €100–150View at Capitolium Art ↗
  39. 3 Tonnen: two plates by Joseph Beuys, 1973-85, Screenprints, printed on both sides of PVC, the full sheets, sold Apr 2018
    3 Tonnen: two plates, 1973-85
    Screenprint
    both S. 18 1/4 x 17 7/8 in. (46.2 x 45.7 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 317
    $2,125≈ £1,522≈ €1,740Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  40. Hasenzucker (Hare Sugar) by Joseph Beuys, 1972, Screenprint in colors, on cardstock, with full margins, with accompanying paper-wrapped sugar cube contained in the orig, sold Apr 2018
    Hasenzucker (Hare Sugar), 1972
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. 26/40
    I. 18 1/2 x 33 1/4 in. (47 x 84.5 cm) S. 20 1/8 x 35 in. (51 x 89 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 316
    $4,750≈ £3,402≈ €3,889Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,800–2,500View at Phillips ↗
  41. Levitazione in Italia by Joseph Beuys, 1980, Farboffset auf Karton, sold Mar 2018
    Levitazione in Italia, 1980
    Print (other) · Board · ed. 51/200
    37 x 23cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 9
    €490≈ $603≈ £432Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €300–View at Van Ham ↗
  42. Flug des Adlers ins Tal und zurück by Joseph Beuys, 1978, Farblithografie auf leichtem Karton, sold Feb 2018
    Flug des Adlers ins Tal und zurück, 1978
    Lithograph · Board · ed. 103/120
    103 x 26cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 3
    €3,096≈ $3,808≈ £2,723Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €800–View at Van Ham ↗
  43. Chinesischer Hasenzucker by Joseph Beuys, 1979, Farbserigrafie auf Karteikarte, sold Feb 2018
    Chinesischer Hasenzucker, 1979
    Screenprint · ed. a. p.(?)
    10,5 x 18cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 6
    €968≈ $1,191≈ £851Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €800–View at Van Ham ↗
  44. Für Blinky (For Blinky) by Joseph Beuys, 1980, Screenprint with handwritten pencil addition, on cardstock, the full sheet, sold Jan 2018
    Für Blinky (For Blinky), 1980
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. 62/140
    S. 84.5 x 59.4 cm (33 1/4 x 23 3/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 147
    £3,250≈ $4,633≈ €3,734Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,500–2,000View at Phillips ↗
  45. Untitled , from Trace II by Joseph Beuys, 1977, Lithograph in brown, on white wove paper, the full sheet, sold Jan 2018
    Untitled , from Trace II, 1977
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 22/98
    S. 76 x 55.7 cm (29 7/8 x 21 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 146
    £1,375≈ $1,960≈ €1,580Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £700–900View at Phillips ↗
  46. Countdown 2000 by Joseph Beuys, 1981, Offset lithograph, on machine-made wove paper, with full margins, sold Jan 2018
    Countdown 2000, 1981
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 1805/2000
    I. 80 x 54.5 cm (31 1/2 x 21 1/2 in.) S. 88 x 64 cm (34 5/8 x 25 1/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 145
    £1,063≈ $1,515≈ €1,221Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £500–700View at Phillips ↗
  47. Robbe (Seal) by Joseph Beuys, 1981, Lithograph in colours, on white wove paper, with full margins, sold Jan 2018
    Robbe (Seal), 1981
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 25/150
    I. 97 x 37 cm (38 1/4 x 14 5/8 in.) S. 100 x 60.5 cm (39 3/8 x 23 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 144
    £1,875≈ $2,673≈ €2,154Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,200–1,800View at Phillips ↗
  48. Hirschkuh (Hind) by Joseph Beuys, 1948, Woodcut hand printed in black, on wove paper, with full margins, sold Jan 2018
    Hirschkuh (Hind), 1948
    Woodcut / linocut · Paper · ed. 18/50
    I. 16.5 x 35.5 cm (6 1/2 x 13 7/8 in.) S. 50.2 x 65 cm (19 3/4 x 25 5/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 143
    £1,750≈ $2,495≈ €2,011Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £800–1,000View at Phillips ↗
  49. Wirtschaftswert (Economic Value): seven works by Joseph Beuys, 1976-84, Seven works including four unique found-objects and three multiples in various media, two contained in their original ca, sold Jan 2018
    Wirtschaftswert (Economic Value): seven works, 1976-84
    Multiple · Board · ed. V/X
    various sizes, largest 21 x 14 x 5 cm (8 1/4 x 5 1/2 x 1 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 141
    £6,250≈ $8,909≈ €7,181Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
  50. Iphigenia by Joseph Beuys, 1973, Screenprint, on gold-coloured vinyl, the full sheet, sold Jan 2018
    Iphigenia, 1973
    Multiple · Paper
    S. 41.5 x 55.8 cm (16 3/8 x 21 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 138
    £1,250≈ $1,782≈ €1,436Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,000–1,500View at Phillips ↗

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