> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/cornelius-kolig · updated 2026-11-02

# Cornelius Kolig (1942–2022)

## What is Cornelius Kolig’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 88 auction results for Cornelius Kolig at 2 houses since 2010. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,055 including buyer’s premium (middle half $829–$1,206, n=7). The auction record is $34,826 for Ohne Titel (Acryl auf Holz) (2022, im Kinsky Auktionshaus). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ohne Titel (Acryl auf Holz) | Acrylic on wood; framed | $34,826 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Mar 2022 |
| 2 | Untitled (plastic, metal) | Plastic, metal | $19,130 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Jun 2026 |
| 3 | Untitled (flower painting, plastic and resin on wooden frame), 1995 | Plastic, resin on metal-reinforced wooden frame | $16,770 | Dorotheum | Jun 2021 |
| 4 | Flush - Abendrot, 1998 | Öl auf Platte | $15,617 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Mar 2012 |
| 5 | Kunstblumen, 1996 | Kunstblumen auf Bienenwachs auf Holz | $10,409 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Mar 2012 |
| 6 | Prototyp Nr. 1, 1968 | Plexiglass, chrome-plated steel | $6,015 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Jun 2019 |
| 7 | Palette, schwarz-rot, 2000 | Öl auf Holz in Plexiglasbox | $5,205 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Mar 2012 |
| 8 | Weiblicher Akt | Mischtechnik auf Folie | $3,759 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Feb 2016 |
| 9 | Untitled (mixed media on drawing film), 1982 | Mixed media on drawing film; framed | $3,510 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Nov 2016 |
| 10 | o.T. (4 Zeichnungen) | Mischtechnik auf Papier | $2,811 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Feb 2016 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 13 | $2,811 |
| Works on paper | 5 | $1,504 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 9 | $1,055 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 88 results from 2 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Cornelius Kolig is an Austrian artist with 71 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $1,504. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Cornelius Kolig sold in 2026 for $19,130, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Cornelius Kolig work worth?

Across 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Cornelius Kolig work is $1,504.

The median Cornelius Kolig work on paper sells for $1,504 across 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2 | $1,504 | $1,504 | — | 2022-03-09 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $21,050‡ | $34,826 | — | 2026-06-16 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $1,504 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $1,504 |

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 Cornelius Kolig worth?

Across 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Cornelius Kolig work is $1,504. The median Cornelius Kolig work on paper sells for $1,504 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Cornelius Kolig's auction record?

Cornelius Kolig's auction record is $34,826, set in 2022.

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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, “Cornelius Kolig auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/cornelius-kolig (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.