Arthur Kampf (1864–1950)
What is Arthur Kampf’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 36 auction results for Arthur Kampf at 12 houses since 1995. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,725 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,136–$3,330, n=9). The auction record is $10,449 for Sculptor with a Clay Bozzetto (possibly a Self Portrait) (2022, Kunsthaus Lempertz). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sculptor with a Clay Bozzetto (possibly a Self Portrait) | Painting | $10,449 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Nov 2022 |
| 2 | Porträt einer Frau in orientalischem Gewand, after 1925 | Oil on canvas | $8,836 | Ketterer Kunst | May 2018 |
| 3 | A boy in a red beret, 1864 | Oil paint | $6,462 | Christie's | Mar 2001 |
| 4 | Sunday Afternoon | Oil on canvas | $5,892 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | May 2026 |
| 5 | Sunday Afternoon | Canvas | $5,642 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | May 2025 |
| 6 | Portrait einer jungen Dame mit Hut und roter Blume im Haar | Oil on canvas | $4,913 | Ketterer Kunst | Oct 2011 |
| 7 | MASKENBALL (DANSE MACABRE), 1949 | Oil paint | $3,750 | Sotheby's | Apr 2020 |
| 8 | Adolph von Menzel an der Staffelei, 1891 | Bleistiftzeichnung auf Papier | $3,330 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Jan 2025 |
| 9 | Mädchenkopf im Profil, 1900 | Öl auf Leinwand | $2,725 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | May 2025 |
| 10 | Porträt einer vornehmen jungen Dame mit Hut, 1907 | Öl auf Leinwand | $2,725 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Jan 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 11 | $4,913 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 10 | $2,685 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 36 results from 12 houses · How we compute these figures
Arthur Kampf is a German artist with 46 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $2,466. 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 Arthur Kampf sold in 2026 for $5,892, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Arthur Kampf on OpeningBid →What is a Arthur Kampf work worth?
Across 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Arthur Kampf work is $2,466.
The median Arthur Kampf painting sells for $3,621 across 24 lots.
The median Arthur Kampf work on paper sells for $907 across 7 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 | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 29 | $3,621‡ | $10,449 | 82.8% | 2026-08-29 |
| Works on Paper | 10 | $907‡ | $3,330 | 70% | 2026-07-11 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $1,109–$4,567‡ | $2,041‡ | $9,082 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $2,271–$6,075‡ | $3,621‡ | $9,846‡ |
‡ 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 | 2022 | $10,449 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $9,846‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $3,330 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $2,286‡ |
‡ 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 Arthur Kampf worth?
Across 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Arthur Kampf work is $2,466. The median Arthur Kampf painting sells for $3,621 across 24 lots. The median Arthur Kampf work on paper sells for $907 across 7 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 Arthur Kampf painting?
Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Arthur Kampf painting is $3,621. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Arthur Kampf's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Arthur Kampf painting is $10,449.
What is the average price of a medium Arthur Kampf painting?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Arthur Kampf painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,621, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Arthur Kampf's auction record?
Arthur Kampf's auction record is $10,449, set in 2022.
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