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# Josef Mikl (1929–2008)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 216 auction results for Josef Mikl at 10 houses since 2012. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,750 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,936–$10,732, n=16). The auction record is $100,854 for o.T. (2012, im Kinsky Auktionshaus). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | o.T., 1962 | Öl auf Leinwand | $100,854 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Apr 2012 |
| 2 | Ritter und Dame, oil on canvas, 1929 | Oil on canvas | $83,287 | Dorotheum | Nov 2020 |
| 3 | Drei Figuren, 1999 | Öl auf Leinwand | $78,089 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Mar 2012 |
| 4 | Große Büste mit erhobenem Arm, 1984/85 | Oil on canvas | $74,102 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Nov 2014 |
| 5 | Figur auf Gelb, Öl auf Leinwand, 1929 | Oil on canvas | $68,200 | Dorotheum | Nov 2020 |
| 6 | Der Zerrissene - Lips und Gluthammer, 1997 | Oil on canvas; framed | $65,390 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Dec 2024 |
| 7 | Conversation (2 figures), 2002/03 | Oil on canvas; unframed | $60,148 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Dec 2019 |
| 8 | Blau-rote Ebene, 1983-86 | Oil on canvas; unframed | $52,630 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Dec 2020 |
| 9 | Drei Figuren, 1960 | Painting | $48,590 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Jun 2022 |
| 10 | Two figures, 2000 | Oil on canvas; unframed | $44,922 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Nov 2016 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 27 | $15,883 |
| Works on paper | 58 | $4,361 |
| Other | 25 | $3,284 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $66,795 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 56 | $4,955 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 40 | $2,556 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 216 results from 10 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Josef Mikl is an Austrian artist with 325 auction lots recorded since 2012, median price $2,795. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Josef Mikl sold in 2026 for $3,284, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**2 Josef Mikl works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Josef Mikl work worth?

Across 206 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Josef Mikl work is $2,795.

The median Josef Mikl work on paper sells for $3,759 across 50 lots.

The median Josef Mikl painting sells for $13,028 across 20 lots.

The median Josef Mikl print sells for $246 across 2 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Josef Mikl work on papers typically sell for $1,955–$4,849 (the middle half of 26 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Josef Mikl work on papers typically sell for $1,917–$4,586 (the middle half of 24 sold lots).

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $246‡ | $360‡ | — | 2020-11-05 |
| Paintings | 20 | $13,028 | $60,148 | — | 2024-11-28 |
| Works on Paper | 53 | $3,759‡ | $12,030 | 94.3% | 2026-09-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 11 | $77,341‡ | $112,333‡ | — | 2024-12-05 |

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

Josef Mikl's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $246. Paintings (20 lots) median $13,028, record $60,148. A typical Josef Mikl painting sells for around 53× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 11 lots) the median is $77,341.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $7,519–$17,669 | $13,028 | $25,563 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 24 | $1,917–$4,586‡ | $2,556‡ | $6,015 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 26 | $1,955–$4,849 | $4,511 | $12,030 |

‡ 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 | 2019 | $60,148 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $52,630 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $12,030 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $9,774 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $360‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $132‡ |

‡ 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 Josef Mikl worth?

Across 206 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Josef Mikl work is $2,795. The median Josef Mikl work on paper sells for $3,759 across 50 lots. The median Josef Mikl painting sells for $13,028 across 20 lots. The median Josef Mikl print sells for $246 across 2 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Josef Mikl work on papers typically sell for $1,955–$4,849 (the middle half of 26 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Josef Mikl work on papers typically sell for $1,917–$4,586 (the middle half of 24 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Based on 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Josef Mikl work on paper is $3,759. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Josef Mikl's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Josef Mikl work on paper is $12,030.

### What is the average price of a Josef Mikl painting?

Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Josef Mikl painting is $13,028.

### What is Josef Mikl's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Josef Mikl painting is $60,148.

### What is the average price of a medium Josef Mikl work on paper?

Based on 26 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Josef Mikl work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,511, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

Based on 24 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Josef Mikl work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,556, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Josef Mikl's auction record is $112,333, set in 2014. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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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, “Josef Mikl auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/josef-mikl (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.