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Kurt Schwitters

German · 1887–1948 · Painter, Printmaker

Kurt Hermann Eduard Karl Julius Schwitters was a German artist. He was born in Hanover, Germany, but lived in exile from 1937. (Wikipedia)

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  1. Kurt Schwitters, Relief mit gelbem Viereck 2 (Merz-Relief mit schrägem Gelb), Relief. Öl, Gips, Holz und Metall auf Holz, genageltRelief mit gelbem Viereck 2 (Merz-Relief mit schrägem Gelb)Lempertz · €1,428,000≈ $1,899,240≈ £977,981Sign up to see
  2. Kurt Schwitters, Merzzeichnung, 1919, AssemblageMerzzeichnungKetterer Kunst · €587,500≈ $689,843≈ £514,194Sign up to see
  3. Kurt Schwitters, Das Gustav Finzlerbild, 1926/1936, Oil on wood on wooden panel (assemblage)Das Gustav FinzlerbildLempertz · €496,000≈ $553,090≈ £439,903Sign up to see

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ArtSell has recorded 94 auction results for Kurt Schwitters between 2002 and 2026, of which 75 sold (80%). Recorded sale prices range from $169Sign up free to see to $1.9MSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $1.9MSign up free to see for Relief mit gelbem Viereck 2 (Merz-Relief mit schrägem Gelb) at Lempertz in December 2004. The most common medium is oil paintings (28 lots). Most results come from Ketterer Kunst (24), Lempertz (21) and Grisebach (15).

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  1. Kurt Schwitters, Mzz 61/Ohne Titel (Zeichnung W). (Merzzeichnung), 1920, Collage, paper on paper
    Mzz 61/Ohne Titel (Zeichnung W). (Merzzeichnung), 1920
    Mixed media · Paper
    10.8 x 8.3 cm (4.2 x 3.2 in)
    Ketterer Kunst · · Lot 288
    €32,250≈ $37,304≈ £27,834Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €30,000–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
  2. Kurt Schwitters, Ohne Titel (Das Schachbild), 1941, Assemblage mit Öl, Papier und Holz auf Sperrholz
    Ohne Titel (Das Schachbild), 1941
    Oil
    29,3 × 24 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 391
    €32,250≈ $37,539≈ £27,875Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €30,000–40,000View at Grisebach ↗
  3. Kurt Schwitters, Ohne Titel (8.7. 0/1), Merzzeichnung, 1947, Collage, Öl, Deckweiß und Kreide auf Pappe. Auf Karton aufgezogen
    Ohne Titel (8.7. 0/1), Merzzeichnung, 1947
    Oil
    8,5 × 6,6 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 392
    €15,480≈ $18,019≈ £13,380Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €20,000–30,000View at Grisebach ↗
  4. Kurt Schwitters, Plate 3, from Merz 3, 1923, paper collage on lithograph
    Plate 3, from Merz 3, 1923
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 2/3
    21 7/8 x 17 1/2 in (55.5 x 44.6 cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 133
    $19,200≈ £14,307≈ €16,553Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Bonhams ↗
  5. Kurt Schwitters, Untitled, oil on board 29.5 x 24cm A leading figure of European avant-garde art
    Untitled
    Oil · Board
    Sworders · · Lot 311
    £4,000≈ $5,362≈ €4,596HammerSign up free to seeEst. £2,000–3,000View at Sworders ↗
  6. Kurt Schwitters, Ohne Titel (Der Sturm) (recto) - Ohne Titel (Berlin-Friedenau) (verso), 1919, Lower left signed by the artist in pencil 'Kurt Schwitters'
    Ohne Titel (Der Sturm) (recto) - Ohne Titel (Berlin-Friedenau) (verso), 1919
    Drawing
    23.5 x 19.2 cm
    Kornfeld · · Lot 83
    CHF 80,000≈ $100,296≈ £74,063≈ €85,591HammerSign up free to seeEst. CHF 100,000–View at Kornfeld ↗
  7. Kurt Schwitters, Ohne Titel (Kattavagen bei Skodje), 1934, Oil
    Ohne Titel (Kattavagen bei Skodje), 1934
    Oil
    36.9 x 46 cm (14.5 x 18.1 in)
    Ketterer Kunst · · Lot 67
    €5,334≈ $6,222≈ £4,630Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €3,000–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
  8. Kurt Schwitters, Ohne Titel (Die Handlung spielt in Theben), 1922, Collage. Paper and red chalks on backing cardboard
    Ohne Titel (Die Handlung spielt in Theben), 1922
    Mixed media · Board
    16.3 x 20 cm (6.4 x 7.8 in)
    Ketterer Kunst · · Lot 213
    €113,030≈ $128,979≈ £95,236Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €70,000–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
  9. Kurt Schwitters, Ohne Titel (Acht), 1939, Oil on panel
    Ohne Titel (Acht), 1939
    Oil · Panel
    60.5 x 50.5 cm (23.8 x 19.8 in)
    Ketterer Kunst · · Lot 214
    €50,800≈ $57,968≈ £42,803Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €40,000–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
  10. Kurt Schwitters, Merzzeichnung 48 (Windmühle), 1920, Collage, Farbstift, Aquarell auf Papier
    Merzzeichnung 48 (Windmühle), 1920
    Watercolor
    10,7 × 8,4 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 75
    €69,850≈ $79,790≈ £58,807Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €50,000–70,000View at Grisebach ↗

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Kurt Schwitters: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Kurt Schwitters at auction?

$1,899,240Sign up free to see, for Relief mit gelbem Viereck 2 (Merz-Relief mit schrägem Gelb) at Lempertz (December 2004) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Kurt Schwitters?

The median sale price is $30.7kSign up free to see across 75 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Kurt Schwitters have sold at auction?

75 of 94 recorded lots sold between 2002 and 2026.

Which auction houses sell Kurt Schwitters?

Ketterer Kunst, Lempertz and Grisebach account for the most recorded results. Ketterer Kunst · Lempertz · Grisebach

About Kurt Schwitters

Kurt Hermann Eduard Karl Julius Schwitters was a German artist. He was born in Hanover, Germany, but lived in exile from 1937.

From Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

In museum collections

  • Kurt Schwitters, Kleine Dada Soirée (Small Dada Evening)Kleine Dada Soirée (Small Dada Evening), 1922
    National Gallery of Art, Washington · CC0
  • Kurt Schwitters, Tea RoseTea Rose, 1924
    Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam · Public domain
  • Kurt Schwitters, C67 Ancient CaveC67 Ancient Cave, 1946
    Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
  • Kurt Schwitters, MerzbauMerzbau, 1933
    Sprengel Museum · Public domain

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