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# Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749–1832)

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe is a German artist with 62 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $5,751. 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 Wolfgang von Goethe sold in 2025 for $12,066, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Johann Wolfgang von Goethe work worth?

Across 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Johann Wolfgang von Goethe work is $5,751.

The median Johann Wolfgang von Goethe print sells for $11,584 across 15 lots.

The median Johann Wolfgang von Goethe work on paper sells for $7,039 across 11 lots.

The median Johann Wolfgang von Goethe photograph sells for $25,415 across 1 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 | 15 | $11,584‡ | $49,298 | — | 2024-12-12 |
| Paintings | 1 | $6,109 | $6,109 | — | 2024-12-12 |
| Works on Paper | 11 | $7,039 | $36,152 | — | 2023-12-12 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $268‡ | $268‡ | — | 2006-09-23 |
| Photography | 2 | $25,415 | $25,415 | 50% | 2014-06-18 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $49,298 | $49,298 | — | 2019-12-11 |

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

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (15 lots) median $11,584. Paintings (1 lots) median $6,109, record $6,109. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $49,298.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $5,546–$26,322 | $14,005 | $49,298 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $1,068–$17,202 | $7,039 | $36,152 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $49,298 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $49,298 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $36,152 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $27,936 |
| Photography | 2014 | $25,415 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $6,109 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2006 | $268‡ |

‡ 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 Johann Wolfgang von Goethe worth?

Across 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Johann Wolfgang von Goethe work is $5,751. The median Johann Wolfgang von Goethe print sells for $11,584 across 15 lots. The median Johann Wolfgang von Goethe work on paper sells for $7,039 across 11 lots. The median Johann Wolfgang von Goethe photograph sells for $25,415 across 1 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 Wolfgang von Goethe print?

Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Johann Wolfgang von Goethe print is $11,584. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Johann Wolfgang von Goethe print is $49,298.

### What is the average price of a Johann Wolfgang von Goethe work on paper?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Johann Wolfgang von Goethe work on paper is $7,039.

### What is Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Johann Wolfgang von Goethe work on paper is $36,152.

### What is the average price of a small Johann Wolfgang von Goethe print?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Johann Wolfgang von Goethe print (small (under 50 cm)) is $14,005, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a small Johann Wolfgang von Goethe work on paper?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Johann Wolfgang von Goethe work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $7,039, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's auction record?

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's auction record is $49,298, set in 2019.

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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.