Julius Klinger (1876–1942)
What is Julius Klinger’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 54 auction results for Julius Klinger at 11 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $698 including buyer’s premium (middle half $698–$3,816, n=5). The auction record is $8,655 for Plakate (2022, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elefantenreiter, c. 1925 | Wood, carved; colourfully painted; damaged | $6,767 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Jun 2018 |
| 2 | Betterway Groteske porcupine "Stachelschwein", c. 1925 | Wood, painted; marked on the bottom with metal plates; partly painted over | $4,511 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Dec 2022 |
| 3 | Betterway Groteske "Elefant", c. 1925 | Wood, painted; glass stone | $4,210 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Dec 2022 |
| 4 | Betterway Groteske hippo "Nilpferd", c. 1925 | Wood, painted; marked on the bottom with metal plate | $4,210 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Dec 2022 |
| 5 | La femme dans la décoration moderne, 1902 | Bound folio with 30 color plates | $3,600 | Swann Auction Galleries | Dec 2009 |
| 6 | Betterway Groteske "Nilpferd", um 1925 | Holz, farbig gefasst | $3,514 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Feb 2016 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Plakate, 1911 | Lithographic poster, 1911, condition B+; on two joined sheets, not backed, framed | $8,655 | Sotheby's | May 2022 |
| 2 | Copo Hermanns & Froitzheim, 1910 | Color lithograph, Hollerbaum&Schmidt, Berlin | $3,974 | Aste Bolaffi | Sep 2026 |
| 3 | Hermann's & Froitzheim, 1876 | Lithographic poster in colours | $3,816 | Bonhams | Feb 2026 |
| 4 | HERMANN'S & FROITZHEIM. 1910., 1910 | Poster | $3,800 | Swann Auction Galleries | May 2002 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Prints | 25 | $1,598 |
| Other | 16 | $1,233 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $2,000 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 27 | $1,400 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 54 results from 11 houses · How we compute these figures
Julius Klinger is an Austrian artist with 78 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $1,400. 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 Julius Klinger sold in 2026 for $3,974, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 54 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Julius Klinger work is $1,400.
The median Julius Klinger print sells for $1,400 across 37 lots.
The median Julius Klinger work on paper sells for $56 across 1 lots.
The median Julius Klinger sculpture sells for $6,767 across 1 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Julius Klinger prints typically sell for $799–$2,000 (the middle half of 27 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 | 50 | $1,400‡ | $8,655 | 74% | 2026-09-30 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $56‡ | $56‡ | — | 2018-03-23 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $6,767 | $6,767 | — | 2018-06-19 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $6,767 | $8,655 | — | 2022-12-07 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 27 | $799–$2,000‡ | $1,400‡ | $3,974 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $8,655 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2018 | $6,767 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $3,974 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $56‡ |
‡ 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 Julius Klinger worth?
Across 54 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Julius Klinger work is $1,400. The median Julius Klinger print sells for $1,400 across 37 lots. The median Julius Klinger work on paper sells for $56 across 1 lots. The median Julius Klinger sculpture sells for $6,767 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Julius Klinger prints typically sell for $799–$2,000 (the middle half of 27 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 Julius Klinger print?
Based on 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Julius Klinger print is $1,400. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Julius Klinger's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Julius Klinger print is $8,655.
What is the average price of a medium Julius Klinger print?
Based on 27 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Julius Klinger print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,400, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Julius Klinger's auction record?
Julius Klinger's auction record is $8,655, set in 2022.
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