Candida Hofer (b. 1944)
Candida Hofer is a German artist with 75 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $6,687. 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 Candida Hofer sold in 2024 for a hammer price of $36,531 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Candida Hofer on OpeningBid →What is a Candida Hofer work worth?
Across 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Candida Hofer work is $6,687.
The median Candida Hofer photograph sells for $6,277 across 30 lots.
The median Candida Hofer print sells for $38,745 across 8 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 | 10 | $38,745 | $111,415 | 80% | 2011-05-12 |
| Photography | 43 | $6,277†‡ | $94,589 | 69.8% | 2026-05-28 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $97,921 | $111,415 | — | 2015-10-17 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $1,219–$4,066‡ | $1,816‡ | $16,056 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $6,057–$14,180‡ | $9,047‡ | $43,348 |
‡ 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 | 2011 | $111,415 |
| Prints & Editions | 2008 | $97,921 |
| Photography | 2015 | $94,589 |
| Photography | 2016 | $43,348 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Candida Hofer worth?
Across 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Candida Hofer work is $6,687. The median Candida Hofer photograph sells for $6,277 across 30 lots. The median Candida Hofer print sells for $38,745 across 8 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 Candida Hofer photograph?
Based on 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Candida Hofer photograph is $6,277. 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 Candida Hofer's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Candida Hofer photograph is $94,589.
What is the average price of a medium Candida Hofer photograph?
Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Candida Hofer photograph (medium (50–120 cm)) is $9,047, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a small Candida Hofer photograph?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Candida Hofer photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,816, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Candida Hofer's auction record?
Candida Hofer's auction record is $111,415, set in 2011.
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