Adam-Wolfgang Töpffer (1766–1847)
Adam-Wolfgang Töpffer is a Swiss artist with 80 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $3,270. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Adam-Wolfgang Töpffer is recorded as sold in 2025 for $12,538; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Adam-Wolfgang Töpffer work is $3,270.
The median Adam-Wolfgang Töpffer painting sells for $5,609 across 20 lots.
The median Adam-Wolfgang Töpffer work on paper sells for $925 across 17 lots.
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 40 | $5,609‡ | $67,405‡ | 50% | 2025-09-19 |
| Works on Paper | 36 | $925‡ | $5,088‡ | 47.2% | 2024-03-22 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $3,198–$10,194‡ | $4,494‡ | $24,715‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $475–$1,498‡ | $861‡ | $5,088‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2013 | $67,405‡ |
| Paintings | 2016 | $55,679‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $5,088‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $5,038‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Adam-Wolfgang Töpffer worth?
Across 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Adam-Wolfgang Töpffer work is $3,270. The median Adam-Wolfgang Töpffer painting sells for $5,609 across 20 lots. The median Adam-Wolfgang Töpffer work on paper sells for $925 across 17 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Adam-Wolfgang Töpffer painting?
Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Adam-Wolfgang Töpffer painting is $5,609. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Adam-Wolfgang Töpffer's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Adam-Wolfgang Töpffer painting is $67,405. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Adam-Wolfgang Töpffer work on paper?
Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Adam-Wolfgang Töpffer work on paper is $925. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Adam-Wolfgang Töpffer's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Adam-Wolfgang Töpffer work on paper is $5,088. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small Adam-Wolfgang Töpffer work on paper?
Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Adam-Wolfgang Töpffer work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $861, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a small Adam-Wolfgang Töpffer painting?
Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Adam-Wolfgang Töpffer painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,494, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Adam-Wolfgang Töpffer's auction record?
Adam-Wolfgang Töpffer's auction record is $67,405, set in 2013. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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