Johannes Molzahn (1892–1965)
Johannes Molzahn is a German artist with 66 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $13,159. 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 Johannes Molzahn sold in 2026 for $27,231, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Johannes Molzahn work is $13,159.
The median Johannes Molzahn painting sells for $36,624 across 19 lots.
The median Johannes Molzahn print sells for $2,492 across 15 lots.
The median Johannes Molzahn work on paper sells for $5,786 across 10 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 | 22 | $2,492‡ | $28,000 | 68.2% | 2023-12-08 |
| Paintings | 25 | $36,624‡ | $128,660 | 76% | 2026-06-10 |
| Works on Paper | 10 | $5,786‡ | $43,364 | — | 2025-06-05 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $116,100‡ | $128,660 | — | 2023-06-06 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Johannes Molzahn's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (22 lots) median $2,492 with 68.2% sell-through. Paintings (25 lots) median $36,624, record $128,660. A typical Johannes Molzahn painting sells for around 15× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $116,100.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $749–$10,156‡ | $1,845‡ | $28,000 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $22,007–$72,669‡ | $36,327‡ | $128,660 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $40,955–$69,495‡ | $51,464‡ | $75,319‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $2,027–$6,856‡ | $4,775‡ | $8,167‡ |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $128,660 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $116,100 |
| Works on Paper | 2004 | $43,364 |
| Prints & Editions | 1994 | $28,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $21,250 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $11,556‡ |
‡ 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 Johannes Molzahn worth?
Across 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Johannes Molzahn work is $13,159. The median Johannes Molzahn painting sells for $36,624 across 19 lots. The median Johannes Molzahn print sells for $2,492 across 15 lots. The median Johannes Molzahn work on paper sells for $5,786 across 10 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 Johannes Molzahn painting?
Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Johannes Molzahn painting is $36,624. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Johannes Molzahn's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Johannes Molzahn painting is $128,660.
What is the average price of a Johannes Molzahn print?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Johannes Molzahn print is $2,492. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Johannes Molzahn's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Johannes Molzahn print is $28,000.
What is the average price of a small Johannes Molzahn print?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Johannes Molzahn print (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,845, 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 medium Johannes Molzahn painting?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Johannes Molzahn painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $36,327, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Johannes Molzahn's auction record?
Johannes Molzahn's auction record is $128,660, set in 2023.
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