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# Adolf von Menzel (1815–1905)

Adolf von Menzel is an Austrian artist with 22 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $22,409. 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 von Menzel is recorded as sold in 2013 for $22,876; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Adolf von Menzel work worth?

Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Adolf von Menzel work is $22,409.

The median Adolf von Menzel work on paper sells for $25,850 across 13 lots.

The median Adolf von Menzel print sells for $198 across 2 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 | 3 | $198‡ | $359‡ | 66.7% | 2021-01-18 |
| Works on Paper | 18 | $25,850† | $64,779 | 72.2% | 2021-06-18 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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) | 13 | $11,950–$32,900† | $25,850† | $64,779 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2001 | $64,779 |
| Works on Paper | 2002 | $52,875 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $359‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $36‡ |

‡ 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 von Menzel worth?

Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Adolf von Menzel work is $22,409. The median Adolf von Menzel work on paper sells for $25,850 across 13 lots. The median Adolf von Menzel print sells for $198 across 2 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 von Menzel work on paper?

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Adolf von Menzel work on paper is $25,850. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Adolf von Menzel work on paper is $64,779.

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

Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Adolf von Menzel work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $25,850, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Adolf von Menzel's auction record?

Adolf von Menzel's auction record is $64,779, set in 2001.

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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 von Menzel auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/adolf-von-menzel (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.