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# 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.

## What is a Carl Wilhelm Kolbe work 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).

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Carl Wilhelm Kolbe auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/carl-wilhelm-kolbe-3 (updated 2026-11-03).

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.