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# Chris von Wangenheim (1942–1981)

Chris von Wangenheim is a German artist with 15 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $18,890.

A work by Chris von Wangenheim sold in 2021 for $21,707, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Chris von Wangenheim work worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chris von Wangenheim work is $18,890.

The median Chris von Wangenheim photograph sells for $18,890 across 10 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photography | 11 | $18,890 | $26,617 | 90.9% | 2023-06-06 |

## Price by size

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $9,869–$21,187 | $18,890 | $26,617 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2019 | $26,617 |
| Photography | 2021 | $21,707 |

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 Chris von Wangenheim worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chris von Wangenheim work is $18,890. The median Chris von Wangenheim photograph sells for $18,890 across 10 lots.

### What is the average price of a Chris von Wangenheim photograph?

Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Chris von Wangenheim photograph is $18,890.

### What is Chris von Wangenheim's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Chris von Wangenheim photograph is $26,617.

### What is Chris von Wangenheim's auction record?

Chris von Wangenheim's auction record is $26,617, set in 2019.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.