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# Arnold Topp (1887–1945)

Arnold Topp is a German artist with 55 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $30,069. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Arnold Topp sold in 2025 for $221,798, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Arnold Topp work worth?

Across 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Arnold Topp work is $30,069.

The median Arnold Topp painting sells for $53,632 across 24 lots.

The median Arnold Topp print sells for $2,404 across 7 lots.

The median Arnold Topp work on paper sells for $22,750 across 10 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 | 12 | $2,404‡ | $6,300 | 58.3% | 2020-06-06 |
| Paintings | 28 | $53,632‡ | $626,686 | 85.7% | 2025-10-17 |
| Works on Paper | 11 | $22,750‡ | $57,551 | 90.9% | 2023-12-02 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $152,133 | $626,686 | — | 2025-10-17 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Arnold Topp's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (12 lots) median $2,404 with 58.3% sell-through. Paintings (28 lots) median $53,632, record $626,686. A typical Arnold Topp painting sells for around 22× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 7 lots) the median is $152,133.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $1,104–$2,807‡ | $1,790‡ | $6,300 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $20,399–$67,796‡ | $38,022‡ | $111,622 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $47,824–$149,520‡ | $71,589‡ | $221,798 |

‡ 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) | 7 | $4,839–$30,538‡ | $15,898‡ | $57,551 |

‡ 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 | 2017 | $626,686 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $221,798 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $57,551 |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $48,458 |
| Prints & Editions | 1993 | $6,300 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $3,435‡ |

‡ 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 Arnold Topp worth?

Across 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Arnold Topp work is $30,069. The median Arnold Topp painting sells for $53,632 across 24 lots. The median Arnold Topp print sells for $2,404 across 7 lots. The median Arnold Topp work on paper sells for $22,750 across 10 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Arnold Topp painting?

Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Arnold Topp painting is $53,632. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Arnold Topp's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Arnold Topp painting is $626,686.

### What is the average price of a Arnold Topp print?

Based on 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Arnold Topp print is $2,404. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Arnold Topp's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Arnold Topp print is $6,300.

### What is the average price of a Arnold Topp work on paper?

Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Arnold Topp work on paper is $22,750. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Arnold Topp's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Arnold Topp work on paper is $57,551.

### What is the average price of a small Arnold Topp painting?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Arnold Topp painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $38,022, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a medium Arnold Topp painting?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Arnold Topp painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $71,589, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Arnold Topp's auction record?

Arnold Topp's auction record is $626,686, set in 2017.

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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, “Arnold Topp auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/arnold-topp (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.