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# Karl Wilhelm Kolbe (1757–1835)

Karl Wilhelm Kolbe is a German artist with 7 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $561. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Karl Wilhelm Kolbe sold in 2004 for $1,200, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Karl Wilhelm Kolbe work worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Karl Wilhelm Kolbe work is $561.

The median Karl Wilhelm Kolbe print sells for $561 across 2 lots.

The median Karl Wilhelm Kolbe work on paper sells for $1,200 across 1 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $561† | $575 | — | 2011-11-28 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $1,200 | $1,200 | — | 2004-01-29 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2004 | $1,200 |
| Prints & Editions | 2001 | $575 |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $547† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Karl Wilhelm Kolbe worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Karl Wilhelm Kolbe work is $561. The median Karl Wilhelm Kolbe print sells for $561 across 2 lots. The median Karl Wilhelm Kolbe work on paper sells for $1,200 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Karl Wilhelm Kolbe's auction record?

Karl Wilhelm Kolbe's auction record is $1,200, set in 2004.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.