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# Ida Kohlmeyer (1912–1997)

## What is Ida Kohlmeyer’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 76 auction results for Ida Kohlmeyer at 12 houses since 1997. Over the last 24 months the median price was $12,338 including buyer’s premium (middle half $6,484–$17,450, n=6). The auction record is $30,240 for Untitled (oil and graphite on canvas) (2024, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (oil and graphite on canvas), 1968 | Oil paint | $30,240 | Christie's | Mar 2024 |
| 2 | Afloat with Blues, 1912 | Oil on canvas | $30,000 | Neal Auction Company | Sep 2026 |
| 3 | Landscape No. 1, 1960 | Oil paint | $27,720 | Christie's | Mar 2022 |
| 4 | Cirrus Series #24, 1912 | Mixed media on canvas | $27,485 | Neal Auction Company | Jul 2013 |
| 5 | Night Landscape, 1912 | Oil on canvas | $19,520 | Neal Auction Company | Jul 2010 |
| 6 | Diminutive Symbols Drawing #1, 1981 | Mixed media on board | $19,050 | Sotheby's | Mar 2023 |
| 7 | Untitled, 1976 | Mixed media on canvas | $19,000 | Wright | Nov 2025 |
| 8 | Cloistered #10, c. 1969, 1969 | Oil on canvas | $18,750 | Freeman's Hindman | Dec 2020 |
| 9 | Symbols 82-B | Mixed media on canvas | $16,250 | Capsule Gallery Auction | Nov 2019 |
| 10 | Untitled, 1995 | Oil and charcoal on canvas | $16,250 | Sotheby's | Mar 2020 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 27 | $11,637 |
| Other | 10 | $4,241 |
| Prints | 16 | $786 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $11,637 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 23 | $6,405 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 21 | $1,880 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 76 results from 12 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Ida Kohlmeyer is an American artist with 79 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $3,220. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Ida Kohlmeyer sold in 2026 for $11,875, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ida Kohlmeyer work worth?

Across 71 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ida Kohlmeyer work is $3,220.

The median Ida Kohlmeyer painting sells for $6,640 across 26 lots.

The median Ida Kohlmeyer print sells for $726 across 22 lots.

The median Ida Kohlmeyer work on paper sells for $4,370 across 7 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 23 | $726† | $2,300 | 95.7% | 2025-10-02 |
| Paintings | 30 | $6,640† | $30,240 | 86.7% | 2024-04-18 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $4,370† | $46,000† | 87.5% | 2023-04-21 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | $3,146† | $6,250 | 66.7% | 2024-04-18 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $38,120† | $48,000† | — | 2026-09-11 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Ida Kohlmeyer's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (23 lots) median $726 with 95.7% sell-through. Paintings (30 lots) median $6,640, record $30,240. A typical Ida Kohlmeyer painting sells for around 9.1× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $38,120.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $627–$985† | $726† | $2,151 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $314–$1,076† | $455† | $2,300 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $2,022–$3,370 | $2,492 | $3,883 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $9,502–$17,885 | $15,000 | $27,720 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $10,411–$16,715† | $11,818† | $30,240 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $4,250–$9,000† | $4,370† | $19,050 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $46,000† |
| Paintings | 2024 | $30,240 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $27,720 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $19,050 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $6,250 |
| Prints & Editions | 2002 | $2,300 |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $2,160 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $42† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Ida Kohlmeyer worth?

Across 71 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ida Kohlmeyer work is $3,220. The median Ida Kohlmeyer painting sells for $6,640 across 26 lots. The median Ida Kohlmeyer print sells for $726 across 22 lots. The median Ida Kohlmeyer work on paper sells for $4,370 across 7 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Ida Kohlmeyer painting?

Based on 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ida Kohlmeyer painting is $6,640. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Ida Kohlmeyer's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ida Kohlmeyer painting is $30,240.

### What is the average price of a Ida Kohlmeyer print?

Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ida Kohlmeyer print is $726. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Ida Kohlmeyer's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ida Kohlmeyer print is $2,300.

### What is the average price of a small Ida Kohlmeyer print?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Ida Kohlmeyer print (small (under 50 cm)) is $726, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Ida Kohlmeyer's auction record?

Ida Kohlmeyer's auction record is $48,000, set in 2024. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $48,000 (buyer's premium not included).

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Ida Kohlmeyer auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ida-kohlmeyer (updated 2026-11-03).

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.