Adolf Kaufmann (1848–1916)
Adolf Kaufmann is an Austrian artist with 324 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $2,057. 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 Kaufmann is recorded as sold in 2026 for $3,248; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Adolf Kaufmann on OpeningBid →What is a Adolf Kaufmann work worth?
Across 87 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Adolf Kaufmann work is $2,057.
The median Adolf Kaufmann painting sells for $689 across 11 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 | 14 | $689†‡ | $7,286‡ | 78.6% | 2025-11-15 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $8,633‡ | $20,388‡ | — | 2018-09-18 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 5 | $348–$490†‡ | $435†‡ | $776‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $1,141–$5,193‡ | $3,442‡ | $7,286‡ |
† 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 | 2018 | $7,286‡ |
| Paintings | 2004 | $5,462 |
‡ 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 Adolf Kaufmann worth?
Across 87 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Adolf Kaufmann work is $2,057. The median Adolf Kaufmann painting sells for $689 across 11 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 Kaufmann painting?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Adolf Kaufmann painting is $689. 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 Kaufmann's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Adolf Kaufmann painting is $7,286. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is Adolf Kaufmann's auction record?
Adolf Kaufmann's auction record is $20,388, set in 2011. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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