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# Adolf Hoelzel (1853–1934)

Adolf Hoelzel is a German artist with 44 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $11,644. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Adolf Hoelzel sold in 2024 for $11,644, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Adolf Hoelzel work worth?

Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Adolf Hoelzel work is $11,644.

The median Adolf Hoelzel work on paper sells for $11,610 across 20 lots.

The median Adolf Hoelzel painting sells for $12,605 across 2 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 3 | $12,605 | $18,475 | 66.7% | 2022-06-02 |
| Works on Paper | 38 | $11,610‡ | $45,428 | 52.6% | 2025-05-31 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $7,090–$13,775‡ | $11,430‡ | $21,191 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $22,582–$32,720 | $24,512 | $45,428 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $45,428 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $32,720 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $18,475 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $6,736 |

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Adolf Hoelzel worth?

Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Adolf Hoelzel work is $11,644. The median Adolf Hoelzel work on paper sells for $11,610 across 20 lots. The median Adolf Hoelzel painting sells for $12,605 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Adolf Hoelzel work on paper?

Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Adolf Hoelzel work on paper is $11,610. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Adolf Hoelzel's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Adolf Hoelzel work on paper is $45,428.

### What is the average price of a small Adolf Hoelzel work on paper?

Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Adolf Hoelzel work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $11,430, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Adolf Hoelzel's auction record?

Adolf Hoelzel's auction record is $80,255, set in 2020.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Adolf Hoelzel auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/adolf-hoelzel (updated 2026-11-01).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.