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# Adolf Hölzel (1853–1934)

Adolf Hölzel is a German artist with 303 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $5,005. 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 Adolf Hölzel sold in 2026 for $6,357, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Adolf Hölzel work worth?

Across 204 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Adolf Hölzel work is $5,005.

The median Adolf Hölzel work on paper sells for $4,480 across 170 lots.

The median Adolf Hölzel painting sells for $8,499 across 19 lots.

The median Adolf Hölzel print sells for $373 across 2 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Adolf Hölzel work on papers typically sell for $1,148–$8,163 (the middle half of 149 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 5 | $373‡ | $630‡ | 40% | 2015-11-25 |
| Paintings | 30 | $8,499‡ | $91,959 | 63.3% | 2026-02-04 |
| Works on Paper | 242 | $4,480†‡ | $57,150 | 70.2% | 2026-02-04 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 11 | $35,860‡ | $91,959 | — | 2022-12-10 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Adolf Hölzel's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (5 lots) median $373 with 40% sell-through. Paintings (30 lots) median $8,499, record $91,959. A typical Adolf Hölzel painting sells for around 23× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 11 lots) the median is $35,860.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $5,598–$10,428‡ | $8,166‡ | $14,000‡ |

‡ 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) | 149 | $1,148–$8,163†‡ | $4,020†‡ | $57,150 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 19 | $11,997–$28,732‡ | $20,396‡ | $39,456 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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 | 2022 | $91,959 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $57,150 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $39,456 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $25,751‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $630‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $116‡ |

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

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 Hölzel worth?

Across 204 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Adolf Hölzel work is $5,005. The median Adolf Hölzel work on paper sells for $4,480 across 170 lots. The median Adolf Hölzel painting sells for $8,499 across 19 lots. The median Adolf Hölzel print sells for $373 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Adolf Hölzel work on papers typically sell for $1,148–$8,163 (the middle half of 149 sold 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 Adolf Hölzel work on paper?

Based on 170 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Adolf Hölzel work on paper is $4,480. 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 Adolf Hölzel's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Adolf Hölzel work on paper is $57,150.

### What is the average price of a Adolf Hölzel painting?

Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Adolf Hölzel painting is $8,499. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Adolf Hölzel's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Adolf Hölzel painting is $91,959.

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

Based on 149 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Adolf Hölzel work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,020, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 medium Adolf Hölzel work on paper?

Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Adolf Hölzel work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $20,396, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Adolf Hölzel's auction record is $91,959, set in 2022.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Adolf Hölzel auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/adolf-holzel (updated 2026-11-03).

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.