> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/kolbe · updated 2026-11-01

# Kolbe (1757–1835)

Kolbe is an artist with 4 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $350. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Kolbe is recorded as sold in 2020 for $350; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Kolbe work worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kolbe work is $350.

The median Kolbe print sells for $258 across 2 lots.

The median Kolbe painting sells for $1,814 across 1 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 | $258‡ | $350‡ | — | 2024-07-25 |
| Paintings | 1 | $1,814‡ | $1,814‡ | — | 2005-07-02 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |

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

Kolbe's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $258. Paintings (1 lots) median $1,814, record $1,814. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Kolbe painting sells for around 7.0× the price of a typical print.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2005 | $1,814‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $350‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $167‡ |

‡ 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 Kolbe worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kolbe work is $350. The median Kolbe print sells for $258 across 2 lots. The median Kolbe painting sells for $1,814 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Kolbe's auction record?

Kolbe's auction record is $1,814, set in 2005. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Kolbe auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/kolbe (updated 2026-11-01).

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.