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# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.