Alfred Hofkunst (1942–2004)
What is Alfred Hofkunst’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 192 auction results for Alfred Hofkunst at 13 houses since 2001. Over the last 24 months the median price was $959 including buyer’s premium (middle half $774–$1,253, n=5). The auction record is $24,082 for Kani Kolotoclu (2021, Koller Auktionen). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kani Kolotoclu, 1981 | Acrylic | $24,082 | Koller Auktionen | Jul 2021 |
| 2 | Ciel de Provence, 1975 | Colored pencil on paper laid down on board | $10,080 | Christie's | Dec 2024 |
| 3 | Neuenburgersee, 1978 | Acrylic | $8,166 | Koller Auktionen | Dec 2021 |
| 4 | Les pêchers en fleurs, 1976 | Oil on canvas | $7,859 | Koller Auktionen | Nov 2023 |
| 5 | La mer. La mer est belle (2). Marseille. Plage-blanche., 1982 | Watercolour on wove paper | $6,604 | Koller Auktionen | Jul 2020 |
| 6 | Hintern N°5, 1996 | Pencil on paper | $6,265 | Koller Auktionen | Jul 2017 |
| 7 | Schiffsspiegelung, 1981 | Acrylic | $6,125 | Koller Auktionen | Dec 2021 |
| 8 | Schiffsspiegelung | Acrylic | $6,125 | Koller Auktionen | Dec 2021 |
| 9 | Tintenfisch, 1981 | Pastel | $5,494 | Koller Auktionen | Jul 2020 |
| 10 | Untitled, 1981 | Acrylic | $5,409 | Koller Auktionen | Jul 2021 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 7 | $6,125 |
| Works on paper | 9 | $5,118 |
| Other | 13 | $1,821 |
| Prints | 5 | $959 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $5,767 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $1,821 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 13 | $1,253 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 192 results from 13 houses · How we compute these figures
Alfred Hofkunst is an Austrian artist with 270 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $592. 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 Alfred Hofkunst sold in 2025 for a hammer price of $1,365 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 192 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alfred Hofkunst work is $592.
The median Alfred Hofkunst print sells for $132 across 84 lots.
The median Alfred Hofkunst work on paper sells for $1,735 across 64 lots.
The median Alfred Hofkunst painting sells for $6,287 across 15 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Alfred Hofkunst prints typically sell for $94–$272 (the middle half of 47 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Alfred Hofkunst prints typically sell for $95–$261 (the middle half of 33 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 | 109 | $132†‡ | $2,217 | 77.1% | 2026-04-09 |
| Paintings | 19 | $6,287†‡ | $83,808‡ | 78.9% | 2023-11-30 |
| Works on Paper | 84 | $1,735†‡ | $19,872‡ | 76.2% | 2026-04-09 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $1,808†‡ | $2,874‡ | — | 2015-05-01 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 10 | $13,654†‡ | $83,808‡ | — | 2024-12-17 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Alfred Hofkunst's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (109 lots) median $132 with 77.1% sell-through. Paintings (19 lots) median $6,287, record $83,808. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Alfred Hofkunst painting sells for around 48× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 10 lots) the median is $13,654.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 33 | $95–$261† | $131† | $1,821 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 47 | $94–$272†‡ | $133†‡ | $1,672 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 15 | $5,022–$8,013†‡ | $6,287†‡ | $83,808‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 19 | $530–$2,947†‡ | $933†‡ | $6,604 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 30 | $1,035–$2,821†‡ | $1,646†‡ | $10,080 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 15 | $2,198–$5,915†‡ | $4,116†‡ | $19,872‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2014 | $83,808‡ |
| Paintings | 2016 | $26,404‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $19,872‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $16,763‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2011 | $2,874‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $2,217 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $1,821 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2015 | $743† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 Alfred Hofkunst worth?
Across 192 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alfred Hofkunst work is $592. The median Alfred Hofkunst print sells for $132 across 84 lots. The median Alfred Hofkunst work on paper sells for $1,735 across 64 lots. The median Alfred Hofkunst painting sells for $6,287 across 15 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Alfred Hofkunst prints typically sell for $94–$272 (the middle half of 47 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Alfred Hofkunst prints typically sell for $95–$261 (the middle half of 33 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 Alfred Hofkunst print?
Based on 84 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alfred Hofkunst print is $132. 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 Alfred Hofkunst's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Alfred Hofkunst print is $2,217.
What is the average price of a Alfred Hofkunst work on paper?
Based on 64 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alfred Hofkunst work on paper is $1,735. 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 Alfred Hofkunst's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Alfred Hofkunst work on paper is $19,872. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Alfred Hofkunst painting?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alfred Hofkunst painting is $6,287. 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 Alfred Hofkunst's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Alfred Hofkunst painting is $83,808. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Alfred Hofkunst print?
Based on 47 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Alfred Hofkunst print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $133, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 small Alfred Hofkunst print?
Based on 33 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Alfred Hofkunst print (small (under 50 cm)) is $131, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Alfred Hofkunst's auction record?
Alfred Hofkunst's auction record is $83,808, set in 2014. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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