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Ketterer Kunst

German art auction house founded in 1954, headquartered in Munich.

Last updated September 16, 2026

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Overview

Ketterer Kunst is a German art auction house. According to its official website, founder Wolfgang Ketterer opened his gallery in Stuttgart in 1954, and over 70 years and two generations it grew into one of Europe's most significant auction houses. Today the Munich-based company, led by Wolfgang Ketterer's son Robert, is described by the site as the German market leader and among the global top 10 by turnover. The house conducts auctions in categories including Contemporary Art, Modern Art, 19th Century Art, and Valuable Books, and also operates a Private Sale business.

History

According to the official website, founder Wolfgang Ketterer opened his gallery in Stuttgart in 1954. Over 70 years and within two generations, the small gallery developed into one of Europe's most significant auction houses. Today the Munich-based company is led by Wolfgang Ketterer's son Robert and is described by the site as having been Germany's market leader for years and among the global top 10 by turnover.

Products and positioning

Described on its official website as Germany's market leader and among the global top 10 auction houses by turnover.

  • Contemporary Art auctions

  • Modern Art auctions

  • 19th Century Art auctions

  • Valuable Books auctions

  • Private Sale

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