Sigmar Polke Prints: Auction Prices

1941–2010

ArtSell has recorded 286 auction results for Sigmar Polke prints between 2001 and 2026, and 265 of them sold (93%). The median price realised is $2.8kSign up free to see across 265 priced sales; the middle half sold for $1.3kSign up free to see–$8.2kSign up free to see. The highest recorded price is $165kSign up free to see for ... höhere Wesen befehlen at Grisebach in November 2015. Most results come from Ketterer Kunst (88), Lempertz (75) and Grisebach (41).

€156,250≈ $165,313≈ £109,828Sign uprecord price · incl. premium... höhere Wesen befehlenGrisebach286auction results2001–2026years recorded93%sold$2.8kSign up free to seemedian price

Sigmar Polke prints: key figures

Auction results
286
Sold rate
93%
Active at auction
2001–2026
Median price
$2.8kSign up free to see
Record price
$165kSign up free to see ... höhere Wesen befehlen, Grisebach, Nov 2015

Top auction houses: Ketterer Kunst (88), Lempertz (75), Grisebach (41)

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  1. Figur mit Hand (Es schwindelt...) by Sigmar Polke, 1973, Offsetlithografie auf Velin mit Schlangenhaut-Prägung, sold Nov 2023
    Figur mit Hand (Es schwindelt...), 1973
    Print (other) · Paper
    37,5 x 31cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 47
    €726≈ $789≈ £633Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €400–View at Van Ham ↗
  2. In der Oper (Entscheidung der Frage, ob den Schwämmen Bewußtsein zukommt) by Sigmar Polke, 1973, Offsetlithografie auf grünem Velourspapier, sold Nov 2023
    In der Oper (Entscheidung der Frage, ob den Schwämmen Bewußtsein zukommt), 1973
    Print (other) · Paper
    37 x 44,5cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 46
    €528≈ $574≈ £460Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €400–View at Van Ham ↗
  3. Häuserfront (Wer hier nichts erkennen kann, muß selber pendeln) by Sigmar Polke, 1973, Farboffsetlithografie auf Pergaminpapier, sold Nov 2023
    Häuserfront (Wer hier nichts erkennen kann, muß selber pendeln), 1973
    Print (other) · Paper
    36 x 30cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 49
    €726≈ $789≈ £633Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €400–View at Van Ham ↗
  4. Ohne Titel by Sigmar Polke, 1988, Farbserigrafie auf leichtem Karton, sold Nov 2023
    Ohne Titel, 1988
    Screenprint · Board
    99 x 69cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 21
    €1,320≈ $1,435≈ £1,151Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,000–View at Van Ham ↗
  5. Hände (Die Vermittlung zwischen dem Oberen und dem Unteren) by Sigmar Polke, 1973, Farboffset auf dünnem Velin mit Elefantenhaut-Muster, sold Sep 2023
    Hände (Die Vermittlung zwischen dem Oberen und dem Unteren), 1973
    Print (other) · Paper
    45,5 x 63cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 79
    €356≈ $382≈ £306Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €300–View at Van Ham ↗
  6. Freundinnen I by Sigmar Polke, 1967, Offset print on card, sold Jun 2023
    Freundinnen I, 1967
    Print (other) · Board · ed. 42/150
    47.9 x 60.8 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 441
    €21,420≈ $22,956≈ £18,415Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €15,000–20,000View at Lempertz ↗
  7. Spiegelung I und Spiegelung II by Sigmar Polke, 1992, Jeweils: Farbserigrafie auf leichtem Karton, sold May 2023
    Spiegelung I und Spiegelung II, 1992
    Screenprint · Board · ed. 2/70 und 41/70
    76 x 58cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 53
    €1,848≈ $1,993≈ £1,608Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Van Ham ↗
  8. Zeughaus (Arsenal) (B. & O. 49) by Sigmar Polke, 1976, Offset lithograph in colors, on thin board, with full margins, sold Feb 2023
    Zeughaus (Arsenal) (B. & O. 49), 1976
    Lithograph · Board · ed. 185/200
    I. 28 1/4 x 19 3/4 in. (71.8 x 50.2 cm) S. 33 3/4 x 24 in. (85.7 x 61 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 18
    $1,638≈ £1,360≈ €1,531Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–900View at Phillips ↗
  9. Filmverführung by Sigmar Polke, 1998, Farbserigrafie auf Papier, sold Jan 2023
    Filmverführung, 1998
    Screenprint
    49,8 × 69,9 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 1778
    €3,250≈ $3,413≈ £2,875Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,500–2,000View at Grisebach ↗
  10. Freundinnen I by Sigmar Polke, 1967, Offset print on card, sold Dec 2022
    Freundinnen I, 1967
    Lithograph · Board · ed. 13/150
    47.9 x 60.8 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 377
    €27,720≈ $29,211≈ £23,799Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €10,000–15,000View at Lempertz ↗
  11. Der Eisberg by Sigmar Polke, 2001, Farbserigrafie auf Reproduktionsfilmmaterial, sold Dec 2022
    Der Eisberg, 2001
    Screenprint
    58 × 134 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 822
    €6,625≈ $6,981≈ £5,688Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €6,000–8,000View at Grisebach ↗
  12. Samson und Delilah“, aus der Grafikmappe „Kinderstern by Sigmar Polke, 1989, Farbiger Lichtdruck auf Büttenkarton mit Stanzung, montiert auf Farbserigrafie auf Büttenkarton, sold Dec 2022
    Samson und Delilah“, aus der Grafikmappe „Kinderstern, 1989
    Screenprint
    58 × 76 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 823
    €7,500≈ $7,904≈ £6,439Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €6,000–8,000View at Grisebach ↗
  13. Experiment I, II, III, IV by Sigmar Polke, 1999, 4 Farbserigrafien, jeweils auf festem Papier, sold Dec 2022
    Experiment I, II, III, IV, 1999
    Screenprint
    70 × 100 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 710
    €11,250≈ $11,855≈ £9,659Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €6,000–8,000View at Grisebach ↗
  14. Ohne Titel by Sigmar Polke, 1989, Farbserigrafie auf Velourspapier, sold Oct 2022
    Ohne Titel, 1989
    Screenprint · Paper
    98,5 x 67cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 62
    €1,452≈ $1,409≈ £1,275Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €600–View at Van Ham ↗
  15. Ohne Titel [Schuldruck] by Sigmar Polke, 1972, Serigrafie und Blindprägung auf Bristol-Karton, Stanzung mit Transparentpapier hinterklebt, darauf Serigrafie in Blau, m, sold Jun 2022
    Ohne Titel [Schuldruck], 1972
    Screenprint
    48,6 × 66 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 600
    €6,875≈ $7,377≈ £5,873Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €5,000–7,000View at Grisebach ↗
  16. Untitled (Blumentopf) (Flowerpot) (B. & O. 68) by Sigmar Polke, 1985, Offset lithograph in colors, on Schoeller-Turm board, the full sheet, sold Apr 2022
    Untitled (Blumentopf) (Flowerpot) (B. & O. 68), 1985
    Lithograph · Board · ed. 30/120
    S. 19 1/2 x 27 1/2 in. (49.5 x 69.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 243
    $1,512≈ £1,161≈ €1,400Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–2,000View at Phillips ↗
  17. Filmvorführung (Film Screening); Freistilübung (Freestyle Practice); and Orstbestimmung (Localization) (B. & O. 127-129) by Sigmar Polke, 1998, Three screenprints in colors, on Schoellershammer board, the full sheets, sold Apr 2022
    Filmvorführung (Film Screening); Freistilübung (Freestyle Practice); and Orstbestimmung (Localization) (B. & O. 127-129), 1998
    Screenprint · Board · ed. 22/70
    all S. 19 1/2 x 27 1/2 in. (49.5 x 69.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 242
    $4,032≈ £3,096≈ €3,732Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  18. Untitled by Sigmar Polke, computer print, overpainted; framed, sold Apr 2022
    Untitled
    Print (other)
    35 x 28.5 cm (cut-out)
    im Kinsky · · Lot 0481
    €8,580≈ $9,372≈ £7,162Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €5,000–10,000View at im Kinsky ↗
  19. Leave the Lab and enter the Office (B. & O. 92) by Sigmar Polke, 1991, Offset lithograph in colors, on tracing paper printed on both sides, the full sheet, sold Mar 2022
    Leave the Lab and enter the Office (B. & O. 92), 1991
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 41/100
    S. 23 5/87 x 33 3/8 in. (58.6 x 84.8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 111
    $3,024≈ £2,311≈ €2,752Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  20. Dr Pabscht het z’Schpiez s’Schpäckbschteck z’schpät bschteut. by Sigmar Polke, 1980, Farboffset und Acryllack auf Vinyl, auf Keilrahmen aufgezogen, sold Jan 2022
    Dr Pabscht het z’Schpiez s’Schpäckbschteck z’schpät bschteut., 1980
    Multiple
    50,5 × 40,1 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 1863
    €5,625≈ $6,355≈ £4,683Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €2,000–3,000View at Grisebach ↗
  21. S.H. - oder die Liebe zum Stoff, 2000 by Sigmar Polke, 2000, Silkscreen in colorsSilkscreen in colors on pr..., sold Dec 2021
    S.H. - oder die Liebe zum Stoff, 2000, 2000
    Screenprint · ed. edition of 66
    99.5 x 70 cm (39.1 x 27.5 in)
    Ketterer Kunst · · Lot 74
    €18,750≈ $21,137≈ £16,004Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €18,000–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
  22. Freundinnen I by Sigmar Polke, 1967, Offset print on card, sold Dec 2021
    Freundinnen I, 1967
    Print (other) · Board · ed. 14/150
    47.9 x 60.8 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 407
    €30,000≈ $33,873≈ £25,514Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €10,000–15,000View at Lempertz ↗
  23. Sauberes Auto – Gute Laune by Sigmar Polke, 2002, Serigrafie auf bedrucktem Stoff, auf Keilrahmen, sold Dec 2021
    Sauberes Auto – Gute Laune, 2002
    Screenprint
    120 × 90 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 739
    €18,750≈ $21,171≈ £15,947Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €15,000–20,000View at Grisebach ↗
  24. Günter Brus, from Menschenbilder 3 (B. & O. 33) by Sigmar Polke, 1973, Offset lithograph, on thin board, the full sheet, sold Oct 2021
    Günter Brus, from Menschenbilder 3 (B. & O. 33), 1973
    Lithograph · Board · ed. 147/175
    I. 10 3/8 x 8 1/4 in. (26.4 x 21 cm) S. 11 1/2 x 9 in. (29.2 x 22.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 416
    $819≈ £592≈ €703Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–900View at Phillips ↗
  25. Kölner Bettler (Cologne Beggar): two plates (B. & O. 24) by Sigmar Polke, 1972, Two offset lithographs, on Schoeller-Turm-cardboard, with full margins, sold Oct 2021
    Kölner Bettler (Cologne Beggar): two plates (B. & O. 24), 1972
    Lithograph · Board · ed. 44/100
    both I. 13 x 17 3/8 in. (33 x 44.1 cm) both S. 17 x 24 in. (43.2 x 61 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 415
    $1,071≈ £774≈ €919Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Phillips ↗
  26. Hallo Shiva... (B. & O. 39) by Sigmar Polke, 1974, Offset lithograph in colors, on art paper, with full margins, sold Oct 2021
    Hallo Shiva... (B. & O. 39), 1974
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. AP
    I. 8 x 17 in. (20.3 x 43.2 cm) S. 15 3/4 x 21 3/4 in. (40 x 55.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 414
    $2,394≈ £1,731≈ €2,054Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at Phillips ↗
  27. Obelisk (Hieroglyphen) by Sigmar Polke, 1973, Farboffset auf marmoriertem Bütten, sold Sep 2021
    Obelisk (Hieroglyphen), 1973
    Lithograph
    63 x 45,5cm
    Kornfeld · · Lot 1076
    CHF 400≈ $437≈ £316≈ €368HammerSign up free to seeEst. CHF 500–View at Kornfeld ↗
  28. Tisch mit umgekippter Kanne II by Sigmar Polke, 1973, Dispersion over colour silkscreen on card, sold Jun 2021
    Tisch mit umgekippter Kanne II, 1973
    Screenprint · Board
    59 x 59 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 7
    €37,500≈ $44,764≈ £32,073Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €30,000–40,000View at Lempertz ↗
  29. S.H. – oder wann zählen die Punkte by Sigmar Polke, 2002, Farbserigrafie und Lack auf bedrucktem Stoff, sold Jun 2021
    S.H. – oder wann zählen die Punkte, 2002
    Screenprint
    90 × 70 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 716
    €30,000≈ $36,375≈ £25,712Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €15,000–20,000View at Grisebach ↗
  30. Tisch mit umgekippter Kanne I by Sigmar Polke, 1970, Farbserigrafie und Farbstift in Rot, sold May 2021
    Tisch mit umgekippter Kanne I, 1970
    Screenprint · ed. AP
    59,2 × 59,2 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 2269
    €6,750≈ $8,243≈ £5,833Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €5,000–7,000View at Grisebach ↗
  31. Dr Pabscht het z’Schpiez s’Schpäckbschteck z’schpät bschteut. (For Parkett 30) by Sigmar Polke, Digital print on vinyl, sold May 2021
    Dr Pabscht het z’Schpiez s’Schpäckbschteck z’schpät bschteut. (For Parkett 30)
    Multiple · Other support
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 219
    $3,438≈ £2,422≈ €2,815Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  32. Sauberes Auto - Gute Laune (Clean Car - Good Mood) by Sigmar Polke, 2002, screenprint in colors on unique fabric variant, stretched over a wood stretcher, backed with lightweight canvas, sold May 2021
    Sauberes Auto - Gute Laune (Clean Car - Good Mood), 2002
    Screenprint · Panel
    47 h x 35⅜ w in (119 x 90 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 178
    $23,750≈ £16,770≈ €19,448Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  33. Betriebsfest by Sigmar Polke, 1998, screenprint in colors, sold May 2021
    Betriebsfest, 1998
    Screenprint
    28 h x 20 w in (71 x 51 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 335
    $1,500≈ £1,059≈ €1,228Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  34. Hallucie by Sigmar Polke, 1998, Farbserigrafie auf SCHOELLERS PAROLE (Trockenstempel), sold May 2021
    Hallucie, 1998
    Screenprint · ed. A.P
    67 x 48,5cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 95
    €1,716≈ $2,079≈ £1,472Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,000–View at Van Ham ↗
  35. Oase by Sigmar Polke, 1998, Farbserigrafie auf SCHOELLERS PAROLE (Trockenstempel), sold May 2021
    Oase, 1998
    Screenprint · ed. A.P
    70 x 50cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 96
    €1,320≈ $1,600≈ £1,133Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,000–View at Van Ham ↗
  36. Reiher mit Sonnenuntergang by Sigmar Polke, 1997, Farboffset auf leichtem Karton, sold May 2021
    Reiher mit Sonnenuntergang, 1997
    Print (other) · Board · ed. A.P
    66,5 x 51,5cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 92
    €1,320≈ $1,600≈ £1,133Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,000–View at Van Ham ↗
  37. Ohne Titel by Sigmar Polke, 1989, Farbserigrafie auf schwarzem Velourpapier, sold May 2021
    Ohne Titel, 1989
    Screenprint · Paper
    98 x 67cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 93
    €1,056≈ $1,280≈ £906Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €800–View at Van Ham ↗
  38. Ohne Titel (Farbprobe II) / Untitled (Color Test II) by Sigmar Polke, 1990, offset lithograph in colors with unique over-painting in colored inks, sold Feb 2021
    Ohne Titel (Farbprobe II) / Untitled (Color Test II), 1990
    Lithograph
    19⅝ h x 15¾ w in (50 x 40 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 301
    $5,440≈ £3,923≈ €4,511Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  39. Untitled by Sigmar Polke, 1941-2010) Frau mit butterbrot screenprint, sold Jan 2021
    UntitledAfter the artist
    Screenprint
    Sworders · · Lot 51
    £200≈ $275≈ €227HammerSign up free to seeEst. £50–80View at Sworders ↗
  40. Dr Papscht Het Z'Schpiez S'Schpackbschteck Z'Schpa Bschteut - The Pope Ordered the Bacon Cutlery in Spiez Too Late by Sigmar Polke, screenprint on canvas, sold Nov 2020
    Dr Papscht Het Z'Schpiez S'Schpackbschteck Z'Schpa Bschteut - The Pope Ordered the Bacon Cutlery in Spiez Too Late
    Screenprint · Canvas
    20 h x 16 w in (51 x 41 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 329
    $3,250≈ £2,474≈ €2,756Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  41. Samson und Delilah from the Kinderstern series by Sigmar Polke, 1989, collotype and screenprint in colors with cut-out, on Fabriano-Bütten board, sold Nov 2020
    Samson und Delilah from the Kinderstern series, 1989
    Print (other) · Board
    22¾ h x 29⅞ w in (58 x 76 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 328
    $3,250≈ £2,474≈ €2,756Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  42. Ohne Titel (Révolution, 200 ans après) [Untitled (Revolution, 200 years later)] by Sigmar Polke, 1989, Lithograph in colours, on Arches paper, the full sheet, sold Sep 2020
    Ohne Titel (Révolution, 200 ans après) [Untitled (Revolution, 200 years later)], 1989
    Lithograph · Paper
    S. 60.4 x 85.3 cm (23 3/4 x 33 5/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 186
    £1,500≈ $1,941≈ €1,638Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,500–2,000View at Phillips ↗
  43. Sauberes Auto - gute Laune (Clean Car - Good Mood) by Sigmar Polke, 2002, Screenprint in colors on unique fabric variant, stretched over a wood stretcher, backed with lightweight canvas, offered Jul 2020
    Sauberes Auto - gute Laune (Clean Car - Good Mood), 2002
    Screenprint · Panel · ed. 33/66
    47 1/4 x 35 1/8 x 7/8 in. (120 x 89.2 x 2.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 50
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $15,000–25,000View at Phillips ↗
  44. ...Höhere Wesen befehlen by Sigmar Polke, 1968, Original-Halbleinenmappe mit 14 Offsetlithographien auf hellbraunem Karton und 1 Textblatt, sold Jul 2020
    ...Höhere Wesen befehlen, 1968
    Print (other)
    29,5 × 21 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 528
    €13,141≈ $14,818≈ £11,770Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €15,000–20,000View at Grisebach ↗
  45. S.H. – oder wann zählen die Punkte by Sigmar Polke, 2002, Farbserigrafie auf Stoff, sold Jul 2020
    S.H. – oder wann zählen die Punkte, 2002
    Screenprint
    89,8 × 70 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 436
    €20,000≈ $22,552≈ £17,914Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €18,000–24,000View at Grisebach ↗
  46. Untitled (Révolution, 200 ans après) by Sigmar Polke, 1989, Colour lithograph on card, sold Jun 2020
    Untitled (Révolution, 200 ans après), 1989
    Lithograph · Board · ed. AP
    60.5 x 85.5 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 358
    €1,875≈ $2,102≈ £1,697Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €2,000–3,000View at Lempertz ↗
  47. Lackmus by Sigmar Polke, 1995/1999, Colour offset on card, sold Jun 2020
    Lackmus, 1995/1999
    Print (other) · Board · ed. 9/75
    55 x 75 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 357
    €1,500≈ $1,682≈ £1,358Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,500–2,000View at Lempertz ↗
  48. Mu nieltnam netorruprup by Sigmar Polke, 1975, Farboffsetlithografie auf leichtem Karton, sold Apr 2020
    Mu nieltnam netorruprup, 1975
    Print (other) · Board · ed. Probe
    66,5 x 47,5cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 82
    €1,848≈ $2,007≈ £1,607Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €800–View at Van Ham ↗
  49. Entartete Kunst by Sigmar Polke, 1995, Colour offset print on card, sold Dec 2019
    Entartete Kunst, 1995
    Print (other) · Board · ed. 27/35
    59.4 x 84 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 223
    €3,224≈ $3,573≈ £2,728Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,500–2,000View at Lempertz ↗
  50. Die drei Lügen der Malerei by Sigmar Polke, 1995, Colour offset print on card, sold Dec 2019
    Die drei Lügen der Malerei, 1995
    Print (other) · Board · ed. 60/75
    59.4 x 84.1 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 222
    €3,224≈ $3,573≈ £2,728Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,500–2,000View at Lempertz ↗

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