Paula Modersohn-Becker Watercolors: Auction Prices

German · 1876–1907

ArtSell has recorded 26 auction results for Paula Modersohn-Becker watercolors between 2005 and 2025, of which 26 sold (100% sell-through). Prices realised range from $25,205 to $1,471,422, with a median of $174,606 across 26 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). The highest recorded price is $1,471,422 for “Selbstbildnis nach halblinks” at Grisebach in 2025.

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1. 
   Selbstbildnis nach halblinks, 1906

   Watercolor

   26,8 × 21,2 cm

   Grisebach · Nov 27, 2025 · Lot 109
   €1,270,000≈ $1,471,422≈ £1,111,766Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €250,000–350,000View at Grisebach ↗
2. 
   Liegende Schafe, Um 1903

   Watercolor

   44,4 × 59 cm

   Grisebach · Jun 6, 2025 · Lot 320
   €48,260≈ $55,069≈ £40,663Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €40,000–60,000View at Grisebach ↗
3. 
   Birkenstämme, rechts ein rotes Haus, Um 1901

   Watercolor

   56 × 33 cm

   Grisebach · May 30, 2024 · Lot 24
   €60,960≈ $65,928≈ £51,879Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €50,000–70,000View at Grisebach ↗
4. 
   Auf einem Stuhl sitzende Bäuerin vor Landschaft mit Haus, 1903

   Watercolor

   49,3 × 63,5 cm

   Grisebach · Jun 2, 2023 · Lot 309
   €237,500≈ $255,621≈ £204,089Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €150,000–200,000View at Grisebach ↗
5. 
   Elsbeth mit Hühnern, 1902/03

   Watercolor

   22.7 x 31.8 cm (8.9 x 12.5 in)

   Ketterer Kunst · Jun 18, 2021 · Lot 105
   €28,750≈ $34,207≈ £24,662Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €6,000–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
6. 
   Weidender Schimmel im Mondlicht, 1901

   Watercolor · Board

   50 x 56cm

   Van Ham · Jun 16, 2021 · Lot 50
   €283,800≈ $344,079≈ £243,579Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €250,000–View at Van Ham ↗
7. 
   Fünf Kinder mit Schaf, Um 1905

   Watercolor

   29,5 × 26 cm

   Grisebach · May 30, 2019 · Lot 5
   €62,500≈ $69,588≈ £55,110Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €50,000–70,000View at Grisebach ↗
8. 
   Brustbild eines Mädchens nach links vor Birken, 1903

   Watercolor

   39 × 34,2 cm

   Grisebach · May 30, 2019 · Lot 4
   €162,500≈ $180,928≈ £143,286Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €120,000–150,000View at Grisebach ↗
9. 
   Mädchen mit Strohhut im Profil nach rechts, Um 1905

   Watercolor

   37,7 × 39,7 cm

   Grisebach · Jun 1, 2017 · Lot 5
   €150,000≈ $168,285≈ £130,849Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €120,000–150,000View at Grisebach ↗
10. 
    Fünf Kinder an einem Hang, rechts Elsbeth, 1902

    Watercolor

    48,5 × 69 cm

    Grisebach · Jun 2, 2016 · Lot 6
    €375,000≈ $419,550≈ £290,005Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €300,000–400,000View at Grisebach ↗
11. 
    Bäuerin mit zwei Ziegen vor Gehöft, Um 1902

    Watercolor

    49 × 72 cm

    Grisebach · Nov 26, 2015 · Lot 5
    €537,500≈ $570,395≈ £377,745Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €350,000–450,000View at Grisebach ↗
12. 
    Birkenallee

    Watercolor

    45,8 × 29,6 cm

    Grisebach · Nov 28, 2014 · Lot 424
    €30,000≈ $37,449≈ £23,859Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €18,000–24,000View at Grisebach ↗
13. 
    Kleine Landschaft, 1902

    Watercolor

    23,4 × 32,6 cm

    Grisebach · May 30, 2014 · Lot 407
    €50,000≈ $68,035≈ £40,654Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €40,000–60,000View at Grisebach ↗
14. 
    Birkenstämme mit schaukelndem Kind, Um 1903

    Watercolor

    54,8 × 42 cm

    Grisebach · May 31, 2013 · Lot 306
    €73,200≈ $95,204≈ £62,486Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €70,000–90,000View at Grisebach ↗
15. 
    Studie zum Bildnis ,Lee Hoetger vor Blumengrund', 1906

    Watercolor

    27,4 × 17,8 cm

    Grisebach · May 28, 2011 · Lot 265
    €39,040≈ $55,691≈ £33,842Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €12,000–15,000View at Grisebach ↗
16. 
    Mutter mit Säugling an der Brust und Kind in Landschaft, Um 1905

    Watercolor

    37,1 × 36 cm

    Grisebach · Nov 27, 2010 · Lot 140
    €39,040≈ $51,630≈ £32,978Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €30,000–40,000View at Grisebach ↗
17. 
    Weiße Rosen vor Atelierfenster (Verso: Landschaft mit Moorkuhle), Um 1901

    Watercolor

    40,8 × 53,9 cm

    Grisebach · Jun 4, 2010 · Lot 9
    €238,000≈ $287,028≈ £196,932Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €100,000–150,000View at Grisebach ↗
18. 
    Selbstbildnis mit gelbem Kranz, Um 1901

    Watercolor

    32,9 × 31,7 cm

    Grisebach · Jun 4, 2010 · Lot 8
    €321,300≈ $387,488≈ £265,858Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €200,000–300,000View at Grisebach ↗
19. 
    Sitzender Mädchenakt nach rechts, 1903

    Watercolor

    30 × 27,2 cm

    Grisebach · Nov 27, 2009 · Lot 11
    €190,400≈ $284,039≈ £173,089Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €100,000–150,000View at Grisebach ↗
20. 
    Bauerngarten mit rotem Haus, Um 1902

    Watercolor

    38,7 × 53 cm

    Grisebach · Jun 5, 2009 · Lot 7
    €154,700≈ $219,318≈ £136,011Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €100,000–150,000View at Grisebach ↗
21. 
    Blühender Apfelbaum II, 1901

    Watercolor

    41,2 × 35,8 cm

    Grisebach · Nov 28, 2008 · Lot 8
    €107,100≈ $136,306≈ £88,880Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €90,000–120,000View at Grisebach ↗
22. 
    Bäuerin mit Kind und Säugling zwischen Birkenstämmen, Um 1904

    Watercolor

    57,5 × 61 cm

    Grisebach · Nov 28, 2008 · Lot 9
    €243,950≈ $310,475≈ £202,449Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €150,000–200,000View at Grisebach ↗
23. 
    Kopf eines blonden Mädchens mit Zöpfen, Um 1905

    Watercolor

    33,5 × 27 cm

    Grisebach · Nov 30, 2007 · Lot 12
    €452,200≈ $667,492≈ £323,116Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €200,000–300,000View at Grisebach ↗
24. 
    Sitzendes Mädchen mit schwarzem Hut und Blume in der rechten Hand

    Watercolor

    69,8 x 44,8 cm

    Lempertz · Nov 30, 2006 · Lot 291
    €261,800≈ $345,576≈ £176,521Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €200,000–250,000View at Lempertz ↗
25. 
    Kleine Landschaft, 1902

    Watercolor

    23 x 32,5 cm ( 9 x 12,7 in)

    Ketterer Kunst · Jun 2, 2006 · Lot 302
    €22,610≈ $28,975≈ £15,529Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €18,000–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
26. 
    Kleine Landschaft, 1902

    Watercolor

    23 x 32,5 cm ( 9 x 12,7 in)

    Ketterer Kunst · Dec 5, 2005 · Lot 110
    €21,420≈ $25,205≈ £14,508Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €30,000–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗

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