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# Christian Rohlfs (1849–1938)

## What is Christian Rohlfs’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 428 auction results for Christian Rohlfs at 22 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $9,997 including buyer’s premium (middle half $7,657–$15,903, n=32). The auction record is $269,420 for Soest (2011, Ketterer Kunst). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Soest, 1922 | Oil and tempera on canvas | $269,420 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2011 |
| 2 | Klatschmohn, 1920 | Aquarell und Gouache | $144,126 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2007 |
| 3 | Aus Dinkelsbühl, 1923 | Tempera | $141,289 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2021 |
| 4 | Kornpuppen im Kornfeld, 1907 | Oil on canvas | $141,048 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2018 |
| 5 | Kornpuppen im Kornfeld, 1907 | Oil on canvas | $128,849 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2020 |
| 6 | Holsteinisches Bauernhaus | Oil on canvas | $125,757 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2010 |
| 7 | Die blauen Berge, 1912 | Oil on canvas | $125,614 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2022 |
| 8 | Spiel am Strand, 1928 | Tempera | $115,645 | Christie's | Jun 2017 |
| 9 | Sängerin I, 1921 | Tempera on canvas | $107,843 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2013 |
| 10 | Blaues Haus | Tempera on canvas | $106,524 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2010 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 114 | $21,571 |
| Works on paper | 103 | $13,368 |
| Other | 48 | $11,914 |
| Prints | 34 | $2,550 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 185 | $20,801 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 108 | $5,927 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 428 results from 22 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Christian Rohlfs is a German artist with 705 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $11,517. 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 Christian Rohlfs is recorded as sold in 2025 for $19,975; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Christian Rohlfs work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Christian Rohlfs work worth?

Across 428 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Christian Rohlfs work is $11,517.

The median Christian Rohlfs painting sells for $19,975 across 177 lots.

The median Christian Rohlfs work on paper sells for $12,490 across 124 lots.

The median Christian Rohlfs print sells for $1,859 across 92 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Christian Rohlfs paintings typically sell for $12,335–$38,272 (the middle half of 142 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Christian Rohlfs prints typically sell for $1,021–$2,994 (the middle half of 81 sold 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 | 141 | $1,859†‡ | $35,000 | 65.2% | 2025-12-04 |
| Paintings | 251 | $19,975†‡ | $269,420 | 70.5% | 2026-05-21 |
| Works on Paper | 195 | $12,490†‡ | $80,777 | 63.6% | 2026-07-11 |
| Photography | 1 | $1,700‡ | $1,700‡ | — | 2014-12-03 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 22 | $101,419‡ | $269,420 | — | 2025-06-05 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Christian Rohlfs's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (141 lots) median $1,859 with 65.2% sell-through. Paintings (251 lots) median $19,975, record $269,420. A typical Christian Rohlfs painting sells for around 11× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 22 lots) the median is $101,419.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 81 | $1,021–$2,994†‡ | $1,615†‡ | $12,138 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $1,964–$11,870‡ | $3,704‡ | $35,000 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 31 | $5,335–$16,494‡ | $9,430‡ | $25,353 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 142 | $12,335–$38,272†‡ | $21,644†‡ | $269,420 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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) | 55 | $2,862–$12,780†‡ | $6,934†‡ | $27,284 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 68 | $10,084–$27,844†‡ | $17,082†‡ | $80,777 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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 | 2011 | $269,420 |
| Paintings | 2007 | $144,126 |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $80,777 |
| Works on Paper | 2004 | $77,372 |
| Prints & Editions | 1993 | $35,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $19,798 |
| Photography | 2014 | $1,700‡ |

‡ 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 Christian Rohlfs worth?

Across 428 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Christian Rohlfs work is $11,517. The median Christian Rohlfs painting sells for $19,975 across 177 lots. The median Christian Rohlfs work on paper sells for $12,490 across 124 lots. The median Christian Rohlfs print sells for $1,859 across 92 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Christian Rohlfs paintings typically sell for $12,335–$38,272 (the middle half of 142 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Christian Rohlfs prints typically sell for $1,021–$2,994 (the middle half of 81 sold 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 Christian Rohlfs painting?

Based on 177 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Christian Rohlfs painting is $19,975. 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 Christian Rohlfs's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Christian Rohlfs painting is $269,420.

### What is the average price of a Christian Rohlfs work on paper?

Based on 124 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Christian Rohlfs work on paper is $12,490. 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 Christian Rohlfs's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Christian Rohlfs work on paper is $80,777.

### What is the average price of a Christian Rohlfs print?

Based on 92 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Christian Rohlfs print is $1,859. 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 Christian Rohlfs's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Christian Rohlfs print is $35,000.

### What is the average price of a medium Christian Rohlfs painting?

Based on 142 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Christian Rohlfs painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $21,644, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 small Christian Rohlfs print?

Based on 81 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Christian Rohlfs print (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,615, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Christian Rohlfs's auction record?

Christian Rohlfs's auction record is $269,420, set in 2011.

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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, “Christian Rohlfs auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/christian-rohlfs (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.