> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/carl-wilhelm-kolbe · updated 2026-11-02

# Carl Wilhelm (1757–1835)

Carl Wilhelm is a German artist with 64 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $635. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Carl Wilhelm sold in 2026 for $5,440, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Carl Wilhelm work worth?

Across 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carl Wilhelm work is $635.

The median Carl Wilhelm print sells for $638 across 44 lots.

The median Carl Wilhelm work on paper sells for $300 across 3 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Carl Wilhelm prints typically sell for $408–$697 (the middle half of 33 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 | 57 | $638‡ | $9,986‡ | 77.2% | 2026-07-07 |
| Paintings | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $300‡ | $954‡ | 75% | 2026-01-29 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $9,725‡ | $9,986‡ | — | 2026-07-07 |

‡ 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) | 33 | $408–$697‡ | $549‡ | $3,495‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $1,148–$6,511‡ | $1,788‡ | $9,986‡ |

‡ 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 | 2014 | $9,986‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $9,725 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $954‡ |
| Works on Paper | 1993 | $300 |

‡ 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 worth?

Across 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carl Wilhelm work is $635. The median Carl Wilhelm print sells for $638 across 44 lots. The median Carl Wilhelm work on paper sells for $300 across 3 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Carl Wilhelm prints typically sell for $408–$697 (the middle half of 33 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Carl Wilhelm print?

Based on 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Carl Wilhelm print is $638. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Carl Wilhelm's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Carl Wilhelm print is $9,986. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a small Carl Wilhelm print?

Based on 33 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Carl Wilhelm print (small (under 50 cm)) is $549, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Carl Wilhelm's auction record?

Carl Wilhelm's auction record is $9,986, set in 2014. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Carl Wilhelm auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/carl-wilhelm-kolbe (updated 2026-11-02).

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.