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. Optimierung (Optimization) by Sigmar Polke, 1996, Screenprint in colours, on smooth wove paper, with full margins,, offered Jun 2015
    Optimierung (Optimization), 1996
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. 34/100
    I. 48.1 x 70.1 cm (18 7/8 x 27 5/8 in.) S. 59.5 x 83.9 cm (23 3/8 x 33 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 168
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £800–1,200View at Phillips ↗
  2. Doppelprofil by Sigmar Polke, 2003, Offset in Weiß auf rotem Velourspapier, sold Jun 2015
    Doppelprofil, 2003
    Print (other)
    97,5 × 66 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 1528
    €2,875≈ $3,225≈ £2,104Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €800–1,000View at Grisebach ↗
  3. S.H. oder die Liebe zum Stoff by Sigmar Polke, 2000, Farbserigraphie auf Stoff, sold Jun 2015
    S.H. oder die Liebe zum Stoff, 2000
    Screenprint
    99,5 × 69,8 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 684
    €35,000≈ $39,263≈ £25,610Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €15,000–20,000View at Grisebach ↗
  4. Der Kuchen ist Alle? by Sigmar Polke, 2006, 8 colour silkscreens with colour lithograph and metal foil on card. Each, sold May 2015
    Der Kuchen ist Alle?, 2006
    Screenprint · Board · ed. AP
    95.5 x 69 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 557
    €37,200≈ $40,808≈ £26,747Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €30,000–35,000View at Lempertz ↗
  5. Vollmond im Widder by Sigmar Polke, Kassette mit 40 farbigen Serigrafien/Lithografien auf Büttenkarton, sold May 2015
    Vollmond im Widder
    Screenprint · Board · ed. AP
    44 x 35cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 556
    €34,720≈ $38,088≈ £24,964Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €28,000–32,000View at Lempertz ↗
  6. Dur by Sigmar Polke, 2000, Print, sold Dec 2014
    Dur, 2000
    Print (other)
    42 x 59 cm (16,5 x 23,2 in)
    Ketterer Kunst · · Lot 648
    €2,000≈ $2,472≈ £1,576Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,400–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
  7. Moll by Sigmar Polke, 2000, Print, sold Dec 2014
    Moll, 2000
    Print (other)
    41,5 x 58,5 cm (16,3 x 23 in)
    Ketterer Kunst · · Lot 649
    €2,250≈ $2,781≈ £1,773Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,500–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
  8. Der Kuchen ist alle? by Sigmar Polke, 2006, Silkscreen in colors, sold Dec 2014
    Der Kuchen ist alle?, 2006
    Screenprint · Other support · ed. A.P.
    83,8 x 58,8 cm (32,9 x 23,1 in)
    Ketterer Kunst · · Lot 645
    €4,250≈ $5,254≈ £3,349Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €2,000–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
  9. Der Kuchen ist alle? by Sigmar Polke, 2006, Silkscreen in colors, sold Dec 2014
    Der Kuchen ist alle?, 2006
    Screenprint · Other support · ed. A.P.
    83,8 x 58,8 cm (32,9 x 23,1 in)
    Ketterer Kunst · · Lot 647
    €5,250≈ $6,490≈ £4,137Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €2,000–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
  10. Der Kuchen ist alle? by Sigmar Polke, 2006, Silkscreen in colors, sold Dec 2014
    Der Kuchen ist alle?, 2006
    Screenprint · Other support · ed. A.P.
    83,8 x 59 cm (32,9 x 23,2 in)
    Ketterer Kunst · · Lot 646
    €5,250≈ $6,490≈ £4,137Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €2,000–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
  11. Höhere Wesen befehlen by Sigmar Polke, 1968, Offset, sold Dec 2014
    Höhere Wesen befehlen, 1968
    Print (other) · ed. edition of 30
    29,5 x 21 cm (11,6 x 8,2 in)
    Ketterer Kunst · · Lot 840
    €26,250≈ $32,450≈ £20,687Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €15,000–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
  12. Mu nieltnam netorruprup by Sigmar Polke, 1975, Farboffsetdruck auf Karton, sold Nov 2014
    Mu nieltnam netorruprup, 1975
    Print (other)
    69,7 × 49,4 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 1447
    €3,750≈ $4,681≈ £2,982Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,500–2,000View at Grisebach ↗
  13. Fernsehbild (Kicker) I by Sigmar Polke, 1971, Vier Offsetdrucke, jeweils auf marmoriertem Jura-Büttenkarton, sold Nov 2014
    Fernsehbild (Kicker) I, 1971
    Print (other)
    64 × 84 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 1442
    €4,125≈ $5,149≈ £3,281Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €2,000–3,000View at Grisebach ↗
  14. Oelbild (Näherin) by Sigmar Polke, 1967, Offset on cardbaord, sold Nov 2014
    Oelbild (Näherin), 1967
    Print (other)
    23 x 23 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 744
    €2,232≈ $2,786≈ £1,775Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €2,000–View at Lempertz ↗
  15. Untitled by Sigmar Polke, 1989, screenprint on paper, sold Sep 2014
    Untitled, 1989
    Screenprint · Paper
    38¾ h x 26¼ w in (98 x 67 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 200
    $1,250≈ £762≈ €970Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Wright ↗
  16. Der Kuchen ist alle? by Sigmar Polke, 2006, Silkscreen in colors, sold Jun 2014
    Der Kuchen ist alle?, 2006
    Screenprint · Other support · ed. A.P.
    83,8 x 59 cm (32,9 x 23,2 in)
    Ketterer Kunst · · Lot 513
    €4,750≈ $6,480≈ £3,851Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €3,000–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
  17. "...Höhere Wesen befehlen" by Sigmar Polke, 1967/1968, 4 drawings on various papers in different techniques and formats as well as 14 offset prints on card, 1 text sheet and 1, sold May 2014
    "...Höhere Wesen befehlen", 1967/1968
    Print (other) · Board
    21 x 14.8 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 787
    €111,020≈ $151,065≈ £90,269Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €80,000–120,000View at Lempertz ↗
  18. Freundinnen I / Girlfriends I by Sigmar Polke, 1967, Offset lithograph, on wove paper, with full margins,, sold Apr 2014
    Freundinnen I / Girlfriends I, 1967
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 62/150
    I. 18 x 23 1/8 in. (45.7 x 58.7 cm) S. 18 3/4 x 23 7/8 in. (47.6 x 60.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 56
    $25,000≈ £14,840≈ €18,036Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  19. Ohne Titel (Farbprobe II) by Sigmar Polke, 1989, Farboffset auf Karton, mit farbiger Tinte überarbeitet, sold May 2013
    Ohne Titel (Farbprobe II), 1989
    Print (other)
    60 × 44,9 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 799
    €19,520≈ $25,388≈ £16,663Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €9,000–12,000View at Grisebach ↗
  20. Freistilübung by Sigmar Polke, 1998, Silkscreen in colors, sold Apr 2013
    Freistilübung, 1998
    Screenprint · Other support · ed. edition of 70
    49,5 x 70 cm (19,4 x 27,5 in)
    Ketterer Kunst · · Lot 777
    €1,750≈ $2,295≈ £1,495Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,000–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
  21. Vollmond im Widder by Sigmar Polke, 2004, Silkscreen in colors, sold Dec 2012
    Vollmond im Widder, 2004
    Screenprint · Other support · ed. edition of 40
    27,5 x 21 cm (10,8 x 8,2 in)
    Ketterer Kunst · · Lot 340
    €34,160≈ $44,083≈ £27,537Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €30,000–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
  22. ...Höhere Wesen befehlen by Sigmar Polke, 1968, Original-Halbleinenmappe mit 14 Offsets, jeweils auf hellbraunem Karton, und 1 Textblatt, sold Nov 2012
    ...Höhere Wesen befehlen, 1968
    Print (other)
    31,5 × 22,7 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 719
    €19,520≈ $25,349≈ £15,827Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €15,000–20,000View at Grisebach ↗
  23. Ohne Titel (Ergänzung zu Transit II) by Sigmar Polke, 1996, Offset, sold Oct 2012
    Ohne Titel (Ergänzung zu Transit II), 1996
    Print (other)
    63 x 90 cm (24,8 x 35,4 in)
    Ketterer Kunst · · Lot 827
    €1,500≈ $1,955≈ £1,219Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €600–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
  24. Ohne Titel (Mönchengladbach 1992) by Sigmar Polke, 1992, Offset in colors, sold Oct 2012
    Ohne Titel (Mönchengladbach 1992), 1992
    Print (other)
    69 x 100 cm (27,1 x 39,3 in)
    Ketterer Kunst · · Lot 826
    €1,625≈ $2,118≈ £1,321Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,000–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
  25. Ohne Titel (Mönchengladbach 1983) by Sigmar Polke, 1983, Offset in colors, sold Oct 2012
    Ohne Titel (Mönchengladbach 1983), 1983
    Print (other)
    62 x 89 cm (24,4 x 35 in)
    Ketterer Kunst · · Lot 825
    €4,750≈ $6,192≈ £3,861Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,000–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
  26. Samson und Delilah by Sigmar Polke, 1989, Farbiger Lichtdruck auf leichtem Karton mit Stanzung, montiert auf Farbserigraphie auf leichtem Karton, sold Jun 2012
    Samson und Delilah, 1989
    Screenprint
    57,5 × 75,8 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 709
    €9,150≈ $11,275≈ £7,366Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €5,000–7,000View at Grisebach ↗
  27. Ohne Titel (Farbprobe II) by Sigmar Polke, 1990, Offset auf Karton, mit farbiger Tinte übermalt, sold Jun 2012
    Ohne Titel (Farbprobe II), 1990
    Print (other)
    60 × 44,8 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 711
    €10,980≈ $13,530≈ £8,839Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €6,000–8,000View at Grisebach ↗
  28. Sauberes Auto - Gute Laune by Sigmar Polke, 2002, Farbserigraphie auf Stoff, sold Jun 2012
    Sauberes Auto - Gute Laune, 2002
    Screenprint
    120 × 90 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 710
    €17,080≈ $21,046≈ £13,749Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €8,000–12,000View at Grisebach ↗
  29. Ohne Titel (Griffelkunst 1989) by Sigmar Polke, 1989, Silkscreen, sold Apr 2012
    Ohne Titel (Griffelkunst 1989), 1989
    Screenprint · Other support
    98 x 66,9 cm (38,5 x 26,3 in)
    Ketterer Kunst · · Lot 1092
    €1,063≈ $1,406≈ £867Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €800–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
  30. S. schmeckt Pfirsich von H. by Sigmar Polke, 1996, Offset lithograph in colors, sold Apr 2012
    S. schmeckt Pfirsich von H., 1996
    Lithograph · ed. 12/60
    49 x 65 cm (19,2 x 25,5 in)
    Ketterer Kunst · · Lot 1091
    €2,125≈ $2,811≈ £1,733Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,000–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
  31. Handkuss by Sigmar Polke, 1995, Offset in colors, sold Apr 2012
    Handkuss, 1995
    Print (other) · ed. 9/75
    64,5 x 51,3 cm (25,3 x 20,1 in)
    Ketterer Kunst · · Lot 1094
    €2,500≈ $3,307≈ £2,038Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,000–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
  32. Reiher mit Sonnenuntergang by Sigmar Polke, 1996, Offset in colors, sold Apr 2012
    Reiher mit Sonnenuntergang, 1996
    Print (other) · ed. 9/75
    66,3 x 51,4 cm (26,1 x 20,2 in)
    Ketterer Kunst · · Lot 1096
    €2,625≈ $3,473≈ £2,140Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,000–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
  33. Entartete Kunst by Sigmar Polke, 1995, Offset in colors, sold Apr 2012
    Entartete Kunst, 1995
    Print (other)
    46,2 x 69,2 cm (18,1 x 27,2 in)
    Ketterer Kunst · · Lot 1095
    €3,750≈ $4,961≈ £3,057Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €2,000–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
  34. Leave the Lab and enter the Office by Sigmar Polke, 1991, Offset in colors, sold Apr 2012
    Leave the Lab and enter the Office, 1991
    Print (other) · ed. 31/100
    60 x 84,6 cm (23,6 x 33,3 in)
    Ketterer Kunst · · Lot 1093
    €6,000≈ $7,937≈ £4,892Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €2,800–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
  35. ...Höhere Wesen befehlen by Sigmar Polke, 1968, Original-Halbleinenmappe mit 14 Offsetlithographien auf hellbraunem Karton und 1 Textblatt, sold Dec 2011
    ...Höhere Wesen befehlen, 1968
    Print (other) · ed. edition of 30
    29,5 × 21 cm
    Ketterer Kunst · · Lot 272
    €15,000≈ $20,076≈ £12,797Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €15,000–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
  36. Ohne Titel by Sigmar Polke, 1988, Silkscreen printed in colours, sold Oct 2011
    Ohne Titel, 1988
    Screenprint · Other support
    98,8 x 69 cm ( 38,8 x 27,1 in)
    Ketterer Kunst · · Lot 1237
    €1,313≈ $1,859≈ £1,155Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €700–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
  37. S. H. - oder die Liebe zum Stoff (S.H. - or the love for cloth) by Sigmar Polke, Colour silkscreen on painted fabric, sold Jun 2011
    S. H. - oder die Liebe zum Stoff (S.H. - or the love for cloth)
    Screenprint
    100 x 70 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 708
    €10,285≈ $14,872≈ £9,081Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €8,000–View at Lempertz ↗
  38. Mu nieltnam netorruprup by Sigmar Polke, 1975, Offset in colours, sold May 2011
    Mu nieltnam netorruprup, 1975
    Print (other) · ed. Artist's proof
    70 x 49,5 cm (27,5 x 19,4 in)
    Ketterer Kunst · · Lot 259
    €1,500≈ $2,175≈ £1,326Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,000–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
  39. Samson und Delilah by Sigmar Polke, 1989, Collotype print, sold May 2011
    Samson und Delilah, 1989
    Print (other)
    57,8 x 76 cm (22,7 x 29,9 in)
    Ketterer Kunst · · Lot 264
    €6,625≈ $9,607≈ £5,856Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €4,000–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
  40. Sauberes Auto - gute Laune (Clean car - cheerful mood) by Sigmar Polke, Colour silkscreen on painted fabric, sold Dec 2010
    Sauberes Auto - gute Laune (Clean car - cheerful mood)
    Screenprint · ed. 65/66
    120 x 90 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 490
    €11,400≈ $15,100≈ £9,667Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €8,000–View at Lempertz ↗
  41. Untitled (Mönchengladbach) by Sigmar Polke, Colour offset-ltihogaph worked over with black colour on thin cardboard, sold Dec 2010
    Untitled (Mönchengladbach)
    Lithograph · Board
    70 x 99.8 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 489
    €10,200≈ $13,511≈ £8,650Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €8,000–View at Lempertz ↗
  42. Fernsehbild (Kicker) II (Television picture (Kicker) II) by Sigmar Polke, Lacquer spray and template on black offset print on cardboard, sold Dec 2010
    Fernsehbild (Kicker) II (Television picture (Kicker) II)
    Print (other) · Board
    64 x 84 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 487
    €18,000≈ $23,843≈ £15,264Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €20,000–30,000View at Lempertz ↗
  43. Ohne Titel (Mönchengladbach 1992) by Sigmar Polke, 1992, Farbtusche über Farboffsetlithographie, sold Jun 2010
    Ohne Titel (Mönchengladbach 1992), 1992
    Print (other)
    69,7 × 99,7 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 357
    €8,330≈ $10,046≈ £6,893Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €7,000–9,000View at Grisebach ↗
  44. Freistilübung by Sigmar Polke, 1998, Silkscreen in colours, sold Apr 2010
    Freistilübung, 1998
    Screenprint · Other support · ed. 63/70
    49,5 x 70,3 cm (19,4 x 27,6 in)
    Ketterer Kunst · · Lot 941
    €2,196≈ $2,923≈ £1,905Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,800–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
  45. Wochenendhaus by Sigmar Polke, 1967, Farbserigraphie auf Papier, sold Jun 2009
    Wochenendhaus, 1967
    Screenprint
    51,8 × 83,8 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 285
    €3,094≈ $4,386≈ £2,720Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €3,000–4,000View at Grisebach ↗
  46. Fernsehbild (Kicker) I – IV by Sigmar Polke, 1971, 4 Offsetdrucke in Schwarz, jeweils auf leichtem, verschiedenfarbigem Karton, sold Jun 2009
    Fernsehbild (Kicker) I – IV, 1971
    Print (other)
    64 × 84 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 923
    €3,570≈ $5,061≈ £3,139Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,800–2,400View at Grisebach ↗
  47. Freundinnen I by Sigmar Polke, 1967, Offset auf Papier, sold Jun 2009
    Freundinnen I, 1967
    Print (other)
    46,6 × 59 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 287
    €5,950≈ $8,435≈ £5,231Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €4,000–6,000View at Grisebach ↗
  48. Reiher mit Sonnenuntergang (EGRET WITH SUNSET) by Sigmar Polke, Colour offset-lithograph on lightly textured Hahnemühle laid cardboard, sold May 2009
    Reiher mit Sonnenuntergang (EGRET WITH SUNSET)
    Print (other) · Paper · ed. 37/75
    83.5 x 59.5 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 524
    €1,800≈ $2,538≈ £1,571Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €2,000–View at Lempertz ↗
  49. Untitled (Mönchengladbach) by Sigmar Polke, Colour offset-ltihogaph worked over with black colour on thin cardboard, sold Dec 2008
    Untitled (Mönchengladbach)
    Print (other) · Board
    70 x 99.8 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 384
    €9,000≈ $11,399≈ £7,799Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €8,000–View at Lempertz ↗
  50. "Künstler kämpfen ..." by Sigmar Polke, 1979, Farbige Offsetlithographie auf glattem Offsetpapier, offered May 2008
    "Künstler kämpfen ...", 1979
    Print (other)
    30,2 x 45,5 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 906
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €500–View at Lempertz ↗

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