> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/adolf-hohenstein · updated 2026-11-02

# Adolf Hohenstein (1854–1928)

## What is Adolf Hohenstein’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 18 auction results for Adolf Hohenstein at 7 houses since 2012. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,005 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,378–$3,758, n=7). The auction record is $12,279 for Iris (2022, Ader). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dover - Ostend Line / Turbine Steamer: Princesse Elisabeth, 1907 | Print | $3,556 | Swann Auction Galleries | May 2026 |
| 2 | Il ritorno di Cristoforo Colombo | Olio su tela applicata su cartone | $2,096 | Il Ponte Casa d'Aste | Oct 2012 |
| 3 | Bitter Campari / Milano | Window decal | $2,005 | Aste Bolaffi | Mar 2025 |
| 4 | LES MAÎTRES DE L’AFFICHE, 1896-1900 | Plates | $1,500 | Swann Auction Galleries | Mar 2018 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iris, 1998 | Chromolithographie en 2 feuilles. Entoilée | $12,279 | Ader | May 2022 |
| 2 | Cordial Campari, 1904 | Color lithograph, Lit. Ronchi, Milano | $4,010 | Aste Bolaffi | Mar 2025 |
| 3 | Monte Carlo / Tir Aux Pigeons, 1900 | Print | $3,960 | Swann Auction Galleries | May 2026 |
| 4 | ESPOSIZIONE D'IGIENE / NAPOLI, 1900 | Poster | $3,900 | Swann Auction Galleries | May 2022 |
| 5 | ESPOSIZIONE D'IGIENE / NAPOLI, 1900 | Poster | $3,750 | Swann Auction Galleries | Mar 2023 |
| 6 | PRIMAVERA VEGLIONE DELLA FAMIGLIA ARTISTICA, 1898 | Poster | $3,750 | Swann Auction Galleries | May 2022 |

**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Prints | 12 | $2,609 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $3,750 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 18 results from 7 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Adolf Hohenstein is a German artist with 19 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $2,826. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Adolf Hohenstein sold in 2026 for $3,556, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Adolf Hohenstein work worth?

Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Adolf Hohenstein work is $2,826.

The median Adolf Hohenstein print sells for $3,750 across 10 lots.

The median Adolf Hohenstein painting sells for $2,096 across 1 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 16 | $3,750† | $12,279 | 62.5% | 2026-09-30 |
| Paintings | 1 | $2,096 | $2,096 | — | 2012-10-29 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Adolf Hohenstein's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (16 lots) median $3,750 with 62.5% sell-through. Paintings (1 lots) median $2,096, record $2,096.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $3,750–$5,850† | $3,825† | $12,279 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $12,279 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $6,500† |
| Paintings | 2012 | $2,096 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Hohenstein worth?

Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Adolf Hohenstein work is $2,826. The median Adolf Hohenstein print sells for $3,750 across 10 lots. The median Adolf Hohenstein painting sells for $2,096 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Adolf Hohenstein print?

Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Adolf Hohenstein print is $3,750. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Adolf Hohenstein's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Adolf Hohenstein print is $12,279.

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

Adolf Hohenstein's auction record is $12,279, set in 2022.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.