Joseph Wolf (1820–1899)
Joseph Wolf is an American artist with 38 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $1,009. 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 Joseph Wolf sold in 2025 for $5,058, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Joseph Wolf on OpeningBid →What is a Joseph Wolf work worth?
Across 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Joseph Wolf work is $1,009.
The median Joseph Wolf print sells for $470 across 15 lots.
The median Joseph Wolf work on paper sells for $2,222 across 12 lots.
The median Joseph Wolf painting sells for $47,248 across 4 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 | 20 | $470†‡ | $15,660 | 75% | 2025-12-17 |
| Paintings | 5 | $47,248 | $148,766 | 80% | 2022-05-18 |
| Works on Paper | 13 | $2,222†‡ | $36,788 | 92.3% | 2025-12-03 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Joseph Wolf's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (20 lots) median $470 with 75% sell-through. Paintings (5 lots) median $47,248, record $148,766. A typical Joseph Wolf painting sells for around 101× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $384–$640‡ | $481‡ | $15,660 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $388–$1,782†‡ | $1,313†‡ | $2,222 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 | 2022 | $148,766 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $58,024 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $36,788 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $15,660 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $9,058 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $704 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Joseph Wolf worth?
Across 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Joseph Wolf work is $1,009. The median Joseph Wolf print sells for $470 across 15 lots. The median Joseph Wolf work on paper sells for $2,222 across 12 lots. The median Joseph Wolf painting sells for $47,248 across 4 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 Joseph Wolf print?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Joseph Wolf print is $470. 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 Joseph Wolf's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Joseph Wolf print is $15,660.
What is the average price of a Joseph Wolf work on paper?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Joseph Wolf work on paper is $2,222. 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 Joseph Wolf's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Joseph Wolf work on paper is $36,788.
What is the average price of a medium Joseph Wolf print?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Joseph Wolf print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $481, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Joseph Wolf's auction record?
Joseph Wolf's auction record is $148,766, set in 2022.
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