Lovis Corinth (1858–1925)
What is Lovis Corinth’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 1,142 auction results for Lovis Corinth at 61 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,167 including buyer’s premium (middle half $326–$4,953, n=24). The auction record is $1,295,247 for WALCHENSEE, AUFGEHENDER MOND (WALCHENSEE, RISING MOON) (2010, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WALCHENSEE, AUFGEHENDER MOND (WALCHENSEE, RISING MOON) | Oil on canvas | $1,295,247 | Sotheby's | Jun 2010 |
| 2 | Chrysanthemen und Rosen im Krug (Chrysanthemums and Roses in a Pitcher) | Oil on canvas | $1,002,058 | Sotheby's | Feb 2011 |
| 3 | Walchensee, aufgehender Mond, 1922 | Oil on canvas | $985,449 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2023 |
| 4 | Flieder, Rosen und Nelken im Sèvreskrug, 1858 | Oil paint | $780,854 | Christie's | Feb 2016 |
| 5 | Gelbe und rote Astern (Herbstblumen), 1921 | Oil paint | $649,055 | Christie's | Jun 2010 |
| 6 | Die Lesende, 1911 | Oil on canvas | $593,944 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2022 |
| 7 | Römische Blumen, 1914 | Still life | $553,382 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Jun 2022 |
| 8 | Eisbahn im Berliner Tiergarten, 1909 | Oil on canvas | $540,833 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2019 |
| 9 | Zinnien, 1924 | Still life | $538,423 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Jun 2023 |
| 10 | Blumen im Bronzekübel, 1923 | Oil on panel, cradled | $499,230 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2019 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 76 | $83,137 |
| Works on paper | 47 | $7,466 |
| Other | 73 | $1,000 |
| Prints | 332 | $950 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 95 | $43,699 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 11 | $3,600 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 346 | $1,103 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 1,142 results from 61 houses · How we compute these figures
Lovis Corinth is a German artist with 1,840 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $885. 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 Lovis Corinth is recorded as sold in 2026 for $1,564; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 1,112 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lovis Corinth work is $885.
The median Lovis Corinth print sells for $691 across 760 lots.
The median Lovis Corinth work on paper sells for $2,999 across 134 lots.
The median Lovis Corinth painting sells for $82,627 across 102 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Lovis Corinth prints typically sell for $384–$1,200 (the middle half of 627 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Lovis Corinth work on papers typically sell for $1,521–$7,264 (the middle half of 111 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 | 1,166 | $691†‡ | $16,014 | 65.2% | 2026-10-29 |
| Paintings | 144 | $82,627†‡ | $1.3M | 70.8% | 2026-06-10 |
| Works on Paper | 181 | $2,999†‡ | $82,926 | 74% | 2026-09-17 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $6,000‡ | $7,000‡ | — | 1997-11-29 |
| Photography | 4 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 57 | $249,288‡ | $1.3M | — | 2026-06-10 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Lovis Corinth's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1,166 lots) median $691 with 65.2% sell-through. Paintings (144 lots) median $82,627, record $1,295,247. A typical Lovis Corinth painting sells for around 120× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 57 lots) the median is $249,288.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 627 | $384–$1,200†‡ | $672†‡ | $9,594‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 43 | $360–$1,755†‡ | $779†‡ | $10,400 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $487–$2,450†‡ | $1,150†‡ | $16,014 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $11,435–$45,850‡ | $15,709‡ | $51,701 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 82 | $37,911–$332,602†‡ | $106,472†‡ | $1.3M |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 111 | $1,521–$7,264†‡ | $2,977†‡ | $59,608 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 19 | $2,672–$24,990‡ | $5,704‡ | $82,926 |
† 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 | 2010 | $1.3M |
| Paintings | 2011 | $1M |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $82,926 |
| Works on Paper | 1993 | $80,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2007 | $16,014 |
| Prints & Editions | 1994 | $10,400 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1997 | $7,000‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1997 | $5,000‡ |
‡ 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 Lovis Corinth worth?
Across 1,112 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lovis Corinth work is $885. The median Lovis Corinth print sells for $691 across 760 lots. The median Lovis Corinth work on paper sells for $2,999 across 134 lots. The median Lovis Corinth painting sells for $82,627 across 102 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Lovis Corinth prints typically sell for $384–$1,200 (the middle half of 627 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Lovis Corinth work on papers typically sell for $1,521–$7,264 (the middle half of 111 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 Lovis Corinth print?
Based on 760 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lovis Corinth print is $691. 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 Lovis Corinth's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Lovis Corinth print is $16,014.
What is the average price of a Lovis Corinth work on paper?
Based on 134 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lovis Corinth work on paper is $2,999. 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 Lovis Corinth's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Lovis Corinth work on paper is $82,926.
What is the average price of a Lovis Corinth painting?
Based on 102 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lovis Corinth painting is $82,627. 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 Lovis Corinth's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Lovis Corinth painting is $1,295,247.
What is the average price of a small Lovis Corinth print?
Based on 627 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Lovis Corinth print (small (under 50 cm)) is $672, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 small Lovis Corinth work on paper?
Based on 111 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Lovis Corinth work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,977, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Lovis Corinth's auction record?
Lovis Corinth's auction record is $1,295,247, set in 2010.
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