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# Ludwig von Hofmann (1861–1945)

Ludwig von Hofmann is a German artist with 76 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $480. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Ludwig von Hofmann sold in 2024 for $2,125, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ludwig von Hofmann work worth?

Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ludwig von Hofmann work is $480.

The median Ludwig von Hofmann work on paper sells for $467 across 7 lots.

The median Ludwig von Hofmann print sells for $874 across 4 lots.

The median Ludwig von Hofmann painting sells for $5,701 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 16 | $874‡ | $2,125 | 25% | 2024-02-29 |
| Paintings | 6 | $5,701‡ | $9,622 | 33.3% | 2015-09-10 |
| Works on Paper | 41 | $467‡ | $690 | 17.1% | 2019-10-29 |

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

Ludwig von Hofmann's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (16 lots) median $874 with 25% sell-through. Paintings (6 lots) median $5,701, record $9,622. A typical Ludwig von Hofmann painting sells for around 6.5× the price of a typical print.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2015 | $9,622 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $2,125 |
| Paintings | 2003 | $1,781‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2005 | $1,400 |
| Works on Paper | 2001 | $690 |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $660 |

‡ 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 Ludwig von Hofmann worth?

Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ludwig von Hofmann work is $480. The median Ludwig von Hofmann work on paper sells for $467 across 7 lots. The median Ludwig von Hofmann print sells for $874 across 4 lots. The median Ludwig von Hofmann painting sells for $5,701 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Ludwig von Hofmann work on paper?

Based on 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ludwig von Hofmann work on paper is $467. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Ludwig von Hofmann's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ludwig von Hofmann work on paper is $690.

### What is the average price of a Ludwig von Hofmann print?

Based on 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ludwig von Hofmann print is $874. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Ludwig von Hofmann's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ludwig von Hofmann print is $2,125.

### What is Ludwig von Hofmann's auction record?

Ludwig von Hofmann's auction record is $9,622, set in 2015.

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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.