Carl Wilhelm Kolbe (1757–1835)
Carl Wilhelm Kolbe is a German artist with 252 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $644. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Carl Wilhelm Kolbe is recorded as sold in 2026 for $9,115; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 118 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carl Wilhelm Kolbe work is $644.
The median Carl Wilhelm Kolbe print sells for $636 across 109 lots.
The median Carl Wilhelm Kolbe work on paper sells for $2,170 across 7 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Carl Wilhelm Kolbe prints typically sell for $406–$984 (the middle half of 87 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 | 234 | $636‡ | $52,090‡ | 46.6% | 2026-06-03 |
| Works on Paper | 11 | $2,170‡ | $5,942‡ | 63.6% | 2024-05-31 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $10,931‡ | $52,090‡ | — | 2024-11-27 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 87 | $406–$984‡ | $532‡ | $52,090‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $673–$6,950‡ | $2,495‡ | $10,931‡ |
‡ 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) | 6 | $805–$3,151‡ | $2,291‡ | $5,942‡ |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $52,090‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $47,749‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $5,942‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $3,398‡ |
‡ 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 Carl Wilhelm Kolbe worth?
Across 118 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carl Wilhelm Kolbe work is $644. The median Carl Wilhelm Kolbe print sells for $636 across 109 lots. The median Carl Wilhelm Kolbe work on paper sells for $2,170 across 7 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Carl Wilhelm Kolbe prints typically sell for $406–$984 (the middle half of 87 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Carl Wilhelm Kolbe print?
Based on 109 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Carl Wilhelm Kolbe print is $636. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Carl Wilhelm Kolbe's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Carl Wilhelm Kolbe print is $52,090. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Carl Wilhelm Kolbe work on paper?
Based on 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Carl Wilhelm Kolbe work on paper is $2,170. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Carl Wilhelm Kolbe's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Carl Wilhelm Kolbe work on paper is $5,942. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small Carl Wilhelm Kolbe print?
Based on 87 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Carl Wilhelm Kolbe print (small (under 50 cm)) is $532, 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 Carl Wilhelm Kolbe print?
Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Carl Wilhelm Kolbe print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,495, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Carl Wilhelm Kolbe's auction record?
Carl Wilhelm Kolbe's auction record is $52,090, set in 2024. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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