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# Adolf Luther (1912–1990)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 609 auction results for Adolf Luther at 24 houses since 2001. Over the last 24 months the median price was $22,228 including buyer’s premium (middle half $14,213–$41,779, n=35). The auction record is $280,282 for Hohlspiegelobjekt (2015, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hohlspiegelobjekt, 1912 | — | $280,282 | Bonhams | Feb 2015 |
| 2 | Struktur für Licht (Licht und Materie) | Eggshells and plaster on wood | $189,358 | Sotheby's | Feb 2010 |
| 3 | Sphärisches Hohlspiegelobjekt (3 panels), 1912 | Glass | $138,139 | Bonhams | Jul 2014 |
| 4 | Sphärisches Hohlspiegelobjekt, 1988 | Neun halbverspiegelte, konkave Linsen, vor quadratischen Spiegeln, auf Holz montiert. In Plexiglaskastenrahmen | $128,660 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Jun 2025 |
| 5 | Eierobjekt, 1967 | Eierschalen und Gips, auf Holz montiert. In Plexiglakasten | $121,091 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Jun 2025 |
| 6 | Untitled (Sphärisches Hohlspiegelobjekt) | Mirror, glass and plexiglas on panel | $118,144 | Sotheby's | Feb 2010 |
| 7 | Hohlspiegelobjekt kinetisch, 1912 | Acrylic | $116,006 | Bonhams | Feb 2016 |
| 8 | Licht und Materie, 1970 | 9 x 9 mirrors on board on plyood in perspex frame | $103,888 | Christie's | Nov 2015 |
| 9 | Spiegelobjekt (3-teilig), 1979 | 3 stelae, each with 108 squared concave mirrors, mounted on wooden panel | $102,848 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2018 |
| 10 | Integration - sphärische Hohlspiegelwand, 1973 | 9 steles, each with 26 semi-transparent concave mirrors in front of a mirror rear panel, mounted on wood | $95,031 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2016 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 196 | $15,643 |
| Paintings | 26 | $13,108 |
| Sculpture | 42 | $8,839 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 55 | $33,300 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 105 | $19,677 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 82 | $5,305 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 609 results from 24 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Adolf Luther is a German artist with 820 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $9,091. 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 Luther sold in 2026 for $91,713, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**5 Adolf Luther works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Adolf Luther work worth?

Across 608 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Adolf Luther work is $9,091.

The median Adolf Luther sculpture sells for $6,461 across 69 lots.

The median Adolf Luther work on paper sells for $2,725 across 19 lots.

The median Adolf Luther print sells for $894 across 14 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Adolf Luther sculptures typically sell for $774–$3,740 (the middle half of 34 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 | 19 | $894†‡ | $4,087 | 73.7% | 2017-05-29 |
| Paintings | 18 | $7,611‡ | $116,006 | 94.4% | 2025-12-04 |
| Works on Paper | 23 | $2,725‡ | $35,576 | 82.6% | 2025-06-05 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 83 | $6,461‡ | $121,091 | 83.1% | 2026-06-10 |
| Photography | 11 | $3,330‡ | $10,070‡ | 81.8% | 2016-12-09 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 31 | $102,848‡ | $280,282 | — | 2026-06-19 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Adolf Luther's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (19 lots) median $894 with 73.7% sell-through. Paintings (18 lots) median $7,611, record $116,006. A typical Adolf Luther painting sells for around 8.5× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 31 lots) the median is $102,848.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $468–$998†‡ | $894†‡ | $4,087 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $5,734–$10,547‡ | $7,568‡ | $34,223 |

‡ 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) | 11 | $808–$1,943‡ | $1,119‡ | $8,845‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $10,380–$15,772‡ | $14,968‡ | $21,191 |

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

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 34 | $774–$3,740‡ | $1,286‡ | $30,425‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 19 | $8,745–$37,995‡ | $12,998‡ | $121,091 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 15 | $7,904–$23,481‡ | $13,313‡ | $84,945‡ |

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

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $1,631–$8,810‡ | $4,305‡ | $10,070‡ |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $121,091 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $116,006 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $84,945‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $35,576 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $34,223 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $21,191 |
| Photography | 2015 | $10,070‡ |
| Photography | 2014 | $9,986‡ |

‡ 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 Luther worth?

Across 608 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Adolf Luther work is $9,091. The median Adolf Luther sculpture sells for $6,461 across 69 lots. The median Adolf Luther work on paper sells for $2,725 across 19 lots. The median Adolf Luther print sells for $894 across 14 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Adolf Luther sculptures typically sell for $774–$3,740 (the middle half of 34 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 Luther sculpture?

Based on 69 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Adolf Luther sculpture is $6,461. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Adolf Luther's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Adolf Luther sculpture is $121,091.

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

Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Adolf Luther work on paper is $2,725. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Adolf Luther work on paper is $35,576.

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

Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Adolf Luther print is $894. 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 Luther's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Adolf Luther print is $4,087.

### What is the average price of a small Adolf Luther sculpture?

Based on 34 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Adolf Luther sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,286, 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 medium Adolf Luther sculpture?

Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Adolf Luther sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $12,998, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Adolf Luther's auction record is $280,282, set in 2015.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Adolf Luther auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/adolf-luther (updated 2026-11-02).

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.