Michael Bauer

German · b. 1973 · Painter

Michael Bauer is an artist based in Cologne. (Wikipedia)

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16auction results2009–2026years recorded88%sold (14)$4.6kSign up free to seemedian price

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  1. Michael Bauer, Red Cave and Blonde, 2019, oil, crayon, pastel and acrylic on canvas, in artist's frameRed Cave and BlondePhillips · £11,610≈ $15,344≈ €13,469Sign up to see
  2. Michael Bauer, UMER 1 MARQUIS-C-C, 2007, oil on canvasUMER 1 MARQUIS-C-CPhillips · $13,750≈ £8,547≈ €10,151Sign up to see
  3. Michael Bauer, Bad Harvest, 2008, oil on canvasBad HarvestPhillips · £6,875≈ $10,788≈ €8,705Sign up to see

Michael Bauer’s highest prices recorded at auction, ranked in US dollars at each sale-date exchange rate and shown in the currency of the sale (with the buyer’s premium where the house publishes it).

ArtSell has recorded 16 auction results for Michael Bauer between 2009 and 2026, of which 14 sold (88%). Recorded sale prices range from $1.5kSign up free to see to $15.3kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $15.3kSign up free to see for Red Cave and Blonde at Phillips in June 2026. The most common medium is oil paintings (14 lots). Most results come from Phillips (5), Ketterer Kunst (3) and Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) (2).

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  1. Michael Bauer, Red Cave and Blonde, 2019, oil, crayon, pastel and acrylic on canvas, in artist's frame
    Red Cave and Blonde, 2019
    Oil · Canvas
    186 x 155 cm (73 1/4 x 61 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 17
    £11,610≈ $15,344≈ €13,469Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  2. Michael Bauer, Sopor Creme, 2014, oil on canvas
    Sopor Creme, 2014
    Oil · Canvas
    72 h x 60 w in (183 x 152 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 284
    $3,584≈ £2,668≈ €3,080Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Wright ↗
  3. Michael Bauer, General Saxx, 2015, oil on canvas
    General Saxx, 2015
    Oil · Canvas
    90 h x 97 w in (229 x 246 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 302
    $1,536≈ £1,134≈ €1,304Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  4. Michael Bauer, Tor 4 (Plutopig), 2017, oil, acrylic and charcoal on canvas
    Tor 4 (Plutopig), 2017
    Oil · Canvas
    50 h x 50 w in (127 x 127 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 115
    $1,524≈ £1,137≈ €1,300Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  5. Michael Bauer, Control Mama, 2006, oil on canvas
    Control Mama, 2006
    Oil · Canvas
    82½ h x 74⅝ w in (210 x 190 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 237
    $2,268≈ £1,792≈ €2,075Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  6. Michael Bauer, Untitled, 2005, Oil on canvas
    Untitled, 2005
    Oil · Canvas
    160 x 150 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 531
    €5,625≈ $6,811≈ £5,063Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €3,000–4,000View at Lempertz ↗
  7. Michael Bauer, Auktion 411, Los 330, 2009, Mischtechnik auf Leinwand
    Auktion 411, Los 330, 2009
    Mixed media · Canvas
    100 x 80cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 330
    €2,838≈ $3,301≈ £2,483Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €2,500–View at Van Ham ↗
  8. Michael Bauer, Auktion 401, Los 323, 2004, Mischtechnik auf Leinwand
    Auktion 401, Los 323, 2004
    Mixed media · Canvas
    105 x 83,5cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 323
    €3,870≈ $4,577≈ £3,417Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €3,000–View at Van Ham ↗
  9. Michael Bauer, Dixie Supreme, 2005, Oil on canvas
    Dixie Supreme, 2005
    Oil · Canvas
    150 x 130 cm (59 x 51.1 in)
    Ketterer Kunst · · Lot 836
    €4,000≈ $4,522≈ £3,139Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €4,000–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
  10. Michael Bauer, Bad Harvest, 2008, oil on canvas
    Bad Harvest, 2008
    Oil · Canvas
    160 x 130 cm (62 7/8 x 51 1/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 191
    £6,875≈ $10,788≈ €8,705Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗

Michael Bauer paintings (16)Michael Bauer oil paintings (14)

Michael Bauer: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Michael Bauer at auction?

$15,344Sign up free to see, for Red Cave and Blonde at Phillips (June 2026) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Michael Bauer?

The median sale price is $4.6kSign up free to see across 14 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Michael Bauer have sold at auction?

14 of 16 recorded lots sold between 2009 and 2026.

Which auction houses sell Michael Bauer?

Phillips, Ketterer Kunst and Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) account for the most recorded results. Phillips · Ketterer Kunst · Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA)

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