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# Adolph von Menzel (1815–1905)

## What is Adolph von Menzel’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 69 auction results for Adolph von Menzel at 9 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $17,780 including buyer’s premium (middle half $10,229–$39,628, n=22). The auction record is $687,500 for Mondschein über den Dächern von Berlin (2021, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mondschein über den Dächern von Berlin, 1855 | Gouache | $687,500 | Christie's | Oct 2021 |
| 2 | Das Chorgestühl im Dom zu Mainz, 1869 | Aquarell und Gouache | $422,915 | Ketterer Kunst | Oct 2006 |
| 3 | Kanzelpredigt in der Pfarrkirche zu Innsbruck, 1815 | Gouache | $275,399 | Christie's | Jul 2025 |
| 4 | Portrait study of a Moroccan man, 2 June 1878 | Pencil | $214,764 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Apr 2024 |
| 5 | Blindekuh, 1867 | Gouache on paper | $135,976 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2009 |
| 6 | Study of Three Heads, mid-1890s | Drawing | $59,316 | Sotheby's | Jul 2026 |
| 7 | Frühstücksstunde (Familie im Kaffeehaus), Vor 1891 | Brush and Pen and ink drawing, and opaque white over pencil on creme wove paper | $54,283 | Ketterer Kunst | Jul 2020 |
| 8 | Bearded Man in Half Profile, 1891 | Graphite | $52,604 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | May 2018 |
| 9 | A Man wiping his Neck (A Study for 'Eisenwalzwerk'), 1815 | Charcoal | $51,156 | Christie's | Oct 2025 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Selfportrait. Sketch of " The Antiquarian", 1851 | Charcoal | $58,036 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Jun 2025 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 31 | $21,116 |
| Other | 23 | $12,600 |
| Prints | 13 | $767 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 67 | $11,428 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 69 results from 9 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Adolph von Menzel is a German artist with 90 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $11,428.

A work by Adolph von Menzel sold in 2026 for $21,969, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Adolph von Menzel work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Adolph von Menzel work worth?

Across 68 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Adolph von Menzel work is $11,428.

The median Adolph von Menzel work on paper sells for $16,697 across 57 lots.

The median Adolph von Menzel print sells for $556 across 10 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Adolph von Menzel work on papers typically sell for $7,440–$32,896 (the middle half of 56 sold 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 | 10 | $556 | $1,887 | — | 2010-04-23 |
| Works on Paper | 63 | $16,697 | $687,500 | 90.5% | 2026-07-02 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $275,399 | $687,500 | — | 2025-07-02 |

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $440–$1,357 | $556 | $1,887 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 56 | $7,440–$32,896 | $16,697 | $687,500 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $687,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $422,915 |
| Prints & Editions | 2008 | $1,887 |
| Prints & Editions | 2005 | $1,864 |

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 von Menzel worth?

Across 68 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Adolph von Menzel work is $11,428. The median Adolph von Menzel work on paper sells for $16,697 across 57 lots. The median Adolph von Menzel print sells for $556 across 10 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Adolph von Menzel work on papers typically sell for $7,440–$32,896 (the middle half of 56 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Based on 57 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Adolph von Menzel work on paper is $16,697.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Adolph von Menzel work on paper is $687,500.

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

Based on 56 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Adolph von Menzel work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $16,697, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a small Adolph von Menzel print?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Adolph von Menzel print (small (under 50 cm)) is $556, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

Adolph von Menzel's auction record is $687,500, set in 2021.

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