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# Ludwig Hohlwein (1874–1949)

## What is Ludwig Hohlwein’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 117 auction results for Ludwig Hohlwein at 11 houses since 1994. Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,831 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,171–$10,840, n=10). The auction record is $27,500 for Zoologischer Garten München (2020, Swann Auction Galleries). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deutsches Theater, 1874 | Print, mounted on Japan | $11,250 | Swann Auction Galleries | May 2019 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zoologischer Garten München, 1874 | Poster on paper | $27,500 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jun 2020 |
| 2 | ZOOLOGISCHER GARTEN MÜNCHEN, 1874 | Lithographic poster in colours | $16,476 | Bonhams | Feb 2026 |
| 3 | UNIVERSITATS- TATTERSALL, 1912 | Poster | $16,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | May 2006 |
| 4 | ZOOLOGISCHER GARTEN MUNCHEN, 1874 | Lithographic poster in colours | $12,141 | Bonhams | Feb 2026 |
| 5 | Hermann Scherrer, 1907 | Poster on paper | $12,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Dec 2003 |
| 6 | The man with the saddle, 1907 | Poster | $12,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Dec 2003 |
| 7 | LUDWIG HOHLWEIN (1874-1949) STARNBERGER = SEE, 1874 | Lithographic poster in colours | $11,273 | Bonhams | Feb 2026 |
| 8 | STARNBERGER SEE, 1874 | Poster design | $11,250 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jun 2020 |
| 9 | LUDWIG HOHLWEIN (1874-1949) PARFUMERIE TOCHTERMANN, 1874 | Lithographic poster in colours | $9,539 | Bonhams | Feb 2026 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Prints | 86 | $2,515 |
| Other | 15 | $780 |
| Works on paper | 6 | $431 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 22 | $5,331 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 79 | $2,000 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $750 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 117 results from 11 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Ludwig Hohlwein is a German artist with 173 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $1,875. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Ludwig Hohlwein sold in 2026 for $4,162, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ludwig Hohlwein work worth?

Across 115 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ludwig Hohlwein work is $1,875.

The median Ludwig Hohlwein print sells for $2,100 across 106 lots.

The median Ludwig Hohlwein work on paper sells for $487 across 1 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Ludwig Hohlwein prints typically sell for $920–$3,980 (the middle half of 79 sold lots).

Large (over 120 cm) Ludwig Hohlwein prints typically sell for $1,300–$11,250 (the middle half of 22 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 | $2,100‡ | $27,500 | 75.2% | 2026-05-05 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $487 | $487 | 50% | 2020-06-18 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $14,070 | $27,500 | — | 2026-02-26 |

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

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 79 | $920–$3,980‡ | $2,000‡ | $16,000 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 22 | $1,300–$11,250‡ | $4,081‡ | $27,500 |

‡ 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 | 2020 | $27,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $16,476 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $487 |

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 Hohlwein worth?

Across 115 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ludwig Hohlwein work is $1,875. The median Ludwig Hohlwein print sells for $2,100 across 106 lots. The median Ludwig Hohlwein work on paper sells for $487 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Ludwig Hohlwein prints typically sell for $920–$3,980 (the middle half of 79 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) Ludwig Hohlwein prints typically sell for $1,300–$11,250 (the middle half of 22 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 Ludwig Hohlwein print?

Based on 106 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ludwig Hohlwein print is $2,100. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Ludwig Hohlwein's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ludwig Hohlwein print is $27,500.

### What is the average price of a medium Ludwig Hohlwein print?

Based on 79 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Ludwig Hohlwein print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,000, 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 large Ludwig Hohlwein print?

Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Ludwig Hohlwein print (large (over 120 cm)) is $4,081, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Ludwig Hohlwein's auction record?

Ludwig Hohlwein's auction record is $27,500, set in 2020.

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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, “Ludwig Hohlwein auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/hohlwein-ludwig (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.