Johann Adam Klein (1792–1875)
Johann Adam Klein is a German artist with 157 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $906. 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 Johann Adam Klein sold in 2025 for $6,157, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 85 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Johann Adam Klein work is $906.
The median Johann Adam Klein print sells for $637 across 46 lots.
The median Johann Adam Klein work on paper sells for $2,300 across 25 lots.
The median Johann Adam Klein painting sells for $6,157 across 7 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Johann Adam Klein prints typically sell for $446–$1,420 (the middle half of 31 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Johann Adam Klein work on papers typically sell for $737–$4,289 (the middle half of 24 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 | 86 | $637‡ | $4,232‡ | 53.5% | 2025-05-28 |
| Paintings | 12 | $6,157† | $27,361† | 58.3% | 2025-05-16 |
| Works on Paper | 31 | $2,300‡ | $44,544 | 80.6% | 2025-11-28 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $16,148† | $44,544 | — | 2023-11-17 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Johann Adam Klein's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (86 lots) median $637 with 53.5% sell-through. Paintings (12 lots) median $6,157, record $27,361. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $27,361 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Johann Adam Klein painting sells for around 9.7× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $16,148.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 31 | $446–$1,420‡ | $656‡ | $4,232‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $1,666–$6,157† | $2,400† | $14,134 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 24 | $737–$4,289‡ | $2,217‡ | $8,698 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $44,544 |
| Paintings | 2005 | $27,361† |
| Paintings | 2016 | $16,148 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $8,698 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $4,232‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $3,573 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Johann Adam Klein worth?
Across 85 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Johann Adam Klein work is $906. The median Johann Adam Klein print sells for $637 across 46 lots. The median Johann Adam Klein work on paper sells for $2,300 across 25 lots. The median Johann Adam Klein painting sells for $6,157 across 7 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Johann Adam Klein prints typically sell for $446–$1,420 (the middle half of 31 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Johann Adam Klein work on papers typically sell for $737–$4,289 (the middle half of 24 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 Johann Adam Klein print?
Based on 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Johann Adam Klein print is $637. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Johann Adam Klein's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Johann Adam Klein print is $4,232. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Johann Adam Klein work on paper?
Based on 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Johann Adam Klein work on paper is $2,300. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Johann Adam Klein's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Johann Adam Klein work on paper is $44,544.
What is the average price of a Johann Adam Klein painting?
Based on 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Johann Adam Klein painting is $6,157. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Johann Adam Klein's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Johann Adam Klein painting is $27,361. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $27,361 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a small Johann Adam Klein print?
Based on 31 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Johann Adam Klein print (small (under 50 cm)) is $656, 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 Johann Adam Klein work on paper?
Based on 24 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Johann Adam Klein work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,217, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Johann Adam Klein's auction record?
Johann Adam Klein's auction record is $44,544, set in 2020.
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