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# Cornelius Völker (b. 1965)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 48 auction results for Cornelius Völker at 6 houses since 2013. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,695 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,977–$6,911, n=7). The auction record is $52,795 for Mund V (2016, Ketterer Kunst). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mund V, 2003 | Oil on canvas | $52,795 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2016 |
| 2 | Lippen, 2005 | Oil on canvas | $33,793 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2018 |
| 3 | Mund V, 2003 | Oil on canvas | $26,419 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2017 |
| 4 | Lippen, 2005 | Acrylic on canvas | $22,188 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2019 |
| 5 | Lippen, 2005 | Oil on canvas | $21,980 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2020 |
| 6 | Austern 3 - I, 2002 | Painting | $18,164 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Dec 2020 |
| 7 | Ohne Titel (Handtaschentragen), 1999 | Öl auf Leinwand | $15,136 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Nov 2023 |
| 8 | Sessel, 2004 | Oil on canvas | $12,573 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2017 |
| 9 | Pulli VIII, 1997 | Öl auf Leinwand | $11,352 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Jun 2023 |
| 10 | Ohne Titel (Schwimmer), 1996 | Öl auf Leinwand | $10,596 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Jun 2023 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 31 | $8,325 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 20 | $9,717 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 10 | $4,997 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 48 results from 6 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Cornelius Völker is a German artist with 57 auction lots recorded since 2013, median price $5,823. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Cornelius Völker sold in 2026 for $8,320, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Cornelius Völker work worth?

Across 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Cornelius Völker work is $5,823.

The median Cornelius Völker painting sells for $8,195 across 38 lots.

The median Cornelius Völker print sells for $666 across 5 lots.

The median Cornelius Völker work on paper sells for $908 across 3 lots.

Large (over 120 cm) Cornelius Völker paintings typically sell for $8,472–$22,032 (the middle half of 20 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 | 5 | $666 | $814 | — | — |
| Paintings | 39 | $8,195 | $52,795 | 97.4% | 2026-10-08 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $908 | $2,270 | — | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $33,793 | $52,795 | — | 2018-06-09 |

Cornelius Völker's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (5 lots) median $666. Paintings (39 lots) median $8,195, record $52,795. A typical Cornelius Völker painting sells for around 12× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $33,793.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $2,725–$3,027 | $2,876 | $3,042 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $3,985–$7,370 | $5,525 | $22,934 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 20 | $8,472–$22,032 | $10,442 | $52,795 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2016 | $52,795 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $33,793 |

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 Völker worth?

Across 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Cornelius Völker work is $5,823. The median Cornelius Völker painting sells for $8,195 across 38 lots. The median Cornelius Völker print sells for $666 across 5 lots. The median Cornelius Völker work on paper sells for $908 across 3 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Cornelius Völker paintings typically sell for $8,472–$22,032 (the middle half of 20 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Cornelius Völker painting?

Based on 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Cornelius Völker painting is $8,195.

### What is Cornelius Völker's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Cornelius Völker painting is $52,795.

### What is the average price of a large Cornelius Völker painting?

Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Cornelius Völker painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $10,442, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a medium Cornelius Völker painting?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Cornelius Völker painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $5,525, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

Cornelius Völker's auction record is $52,795, set in 2016.

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