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# Josef Hoffmann (1870–1956)

## What is Josef Hoffmann’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 1,073 auction results for Josef Hoffmann at 55 houses since 2001. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,969 including buyer’s premium (middle half $714–$6,165, n=164). The auction record is $774,000 for Important Set of Three Light Fixtures, from the Dr. Hermann Wittgenstein Commission, Vienna circa 1906 (2020, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Important Set of Three Light Fixtures, from the Dr. Hermann Wittgenstein Commission, Vienna circa 1906, 1906 | Silver | $774,000 | Christie's | Dec 2020 |
| 2 | Brooch, 1908 | Silver, gold, gemstone-cabochons | $631,558 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Jun 2026 |
| 3 | Unique Chandelier, Model No. M0409, circa 1906 | Glass | $425,000 | Christie's | May 2021 |
| 4 | Brooch, 1908 | Silver, gold, gemstones | $421,039 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Jun 2026 |
| 5 | Set of Four Light Fixtures, 1906 | Silver | $350,000 | Christie's | Dec 2020 |
| 6 | AN IMPORTANT AND RARE CHANDELIER, 1906-13 | Glass | $336,290 | Christie's | Nov 2015 |
| 7 | arrangement of a table, 1903 | Silver, hammered and four lapis lazuli | $278,446 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Nov 2013 |
| 8 | Chandelier from the Otto Böhler Villa, 1918 | Brass, embossed; wood, partly gilded; crystal glass; 6 flames | $242,588 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Dec 2022 |
| 9 | Pair of Armchairs, designed for the Palais Stoclet, Brussels, 1905 | Photographs | $177,800 | Christie's | Dec 2025 |
| 10 | Unique Table, 1914 | Veneered oak | $165,198 | Sotheby's | Feb 2016 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 10 | $16,690 |
| Paintings | 7 | $10,456 |
| Other | 848 | $3,726 |
| Works on paper | 82 | $1,679 |
| Prints | 5 | $1,348 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 65 | $5,040 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 272 | $5,000 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 547 | $2,428 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 1,073 results from 55 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Josef Hoffmann is an Austrian artist with 1,479 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $3,176. 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 Josef Hoffmann sold in 2026 for $5,985, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**8 Josef Hoffmann works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Josef Hoffmann work worth?

Across 1,059 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Josef Hoffmann work is $3,176.

The median Josef Hoffmann work on paper sells for $942 across 118 lots.

The median Josef Hoffmann sculpture sells for $7,188 across 22 lots.

The median Josef Hoffmann photograph sells for $3,125 across 6 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Josef Hoffmann work on papers typically sell for $343–$1,674 (the middle half of 101 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 | 6 | $8,571 | $16,541 | 33.3% | 2018-06-19 |
| Paintings | 4 | $9,398 | $60,480 | — | 2024-02-27 |
| Works on Paper | 121 | $942†‡ | $83,704 | 97.5% | 2026-03-25 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 27 | $7,188 | $161,000 | 81.5% | 2026-10-08 |
| Photography | 9 | $3,125‡ | $177,800 | 66.7% | 2025-12-11 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 54 | $60,769† | $774,000 | — | 2026-06-30 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Josef Hoffmann's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (6 lots) median $8,571 with 33.3% sell-through. Paintings (4 lots) median $9,398, record $60,480. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 54 lots) the median is $60,769.

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 101 | $343–$1,674†‡ | $872†‡ | $83,704 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $816–$2,229 | $1,159 | $15,067 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $1,203–$5,415 | $2,102 | $15,240 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $15,175–$54,193 | $17,500 | $161,000 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2025 | $177,800 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2015 | $161,000 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2013 | $96,425 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $83,704 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $60,480 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $16,541 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $15,067 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $12,030 |

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 Josef Hoffmann worth?

Across 1,059 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Josef Hoffmann work is $3,176. The median Josef Hoffmann work on paper sells for $942 across 118 lots. The median Josef Hoffmann sculpture sells for $7,188 across 22 lots. The median Josef Hoffmann photograph sells for $3,125 across 6 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Josef Hoffmann work on papers typically sell for $343–$1,674 (the middle half of 101 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 Josef Hoffmann work on paper?

Based on 118 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Josef Hoffmann work on paper is $942. 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 Josef Hoffmann's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Josef Hoffmann work on paper is $83,704.

### What is the average price of a Josef Hoffmann sculpture?

Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Josef Hoffmann sculpture is $7,188.

### What is Josef Hoffmann's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Josef Hoffmann sculpture is $161,000.

### What is the average price of a small Josef Hoffmann work on paper?

Based on 101 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Josef Hoffmann work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $872, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 medium Josef Hoffmann work on paper?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Josef Hoffmann work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,159, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Josef Hoffmann's auction record?

Josef Hoffmann's auction record is $774,000, 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, “Josef Hoffmann auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/josef-hoffmann (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.