Adolph Menzel (1815–1905)
Adolph Menzel is a German artist with 29 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $397. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Adolph Menzel sold in 2026 for $27,365, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full Adolph Menzel record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Adolph Menzel on OpeningBid →What is a Adolph Menzel work worth?
Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Adolph Menzel work is $397.
The median Adolph Menzel print sells for $397 across 2 lots.
The median Adolph Menzel work on paper sells for $18,057 across 6 lots.
Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 7 | $397‡ | $433‡ | 28.6% | 2009-11-26 |
| Paintings | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $18,057 | $56,009 | 85.7% | 2026-03-05 |
‡ 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) | 5 | $3,400–$27,365 | $8,750 | $39,666 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $56,009 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $39,666 |
| Prints & Editions | 2008 | $433‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $361‡ |
‡ 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 Adolph Menzel worth?
Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Adolph Menzel work is $397. The median Adolph Menzel print sells for $397 across 2 lots. The median Adolph Menzel work on paper sells for $18,057 across 6 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Adolph Menzel's auction record?
Adolph Menzel's auction record is $56,009, set in 2009.
See the full Adolph Menzel record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Adolph Menzel on OpeningBid →