Ludwig Hohlwein (1874–1949)
Ludwig Hohlwein is a German artist with 302 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $1,829. 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 Ludwig Hohlwein sold in 2026 for $7,807, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 190 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ludwig Hohlwein work is $1,829.
The median Ludwig Hohlwein print sells for $1,900 across 174 lots.
The median Ludwig Hohlwein work on paper sells for $1,168 across 10 lots.
The median Ludwig Hohlwein photograph sells for $2,470 across 1 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Ludwig Hohlwein prints typically sell for $715–$3,970 (the middle half of 116 sold lots).
Large (over 120 cm) Ludwig Hohlwein prints typically sell for $1,900–$6,601 (the middle half of 34 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 | 227 | $1,900†‡ | $27,500 | 76.7% | 2026-09-30 |
| Works on Paper | 16 | $1,168‡ | $3,715 | 62.5% | 2023-06-09 |
| Photography | 1 | $2,470 | $2,470 | — | 2017-01-26 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 10 | $15,461 | $27,500 | — | 2026-05-21 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $299–$875†‡ | $593†‡ | $4,320 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 116 | $715–$3,970†‡ | $1,750†‡ | $23,884 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 34 | $1,900–$6,601†‡ | $2,578†‡ | $27,500 |
† 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) | 7 | $524–$2,340‡ | $1,087‡ | $3,715 |
‡ 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 | 2020 | $27,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $23,884 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $3,715 |
| Photography | 2017 | $2,470 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $2,376 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Ludwig Hohlwein worth?
Across 190 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ludwig Hohlwein work is $1,829. The median Ludwig Hohlwein print sells for $1,900 across 174 lots. The median Ludwig Hohlwein work on paper sells for $1,168 across 10 lots. The median Ludwig Hohlwein photograph sells for $2,470 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Ludwig Hohlwein prints typically sell for $715–$3,970 (the middle half of 116 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) Ludwig Hohlwein prints typically sell for $1,900–$6,601 (the middle half of 34 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 Ludwig Hohlwein print?
Based on 174 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ludwig Hohlwein print is $1,900. 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 Ludwig Hohlwein's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ludwig Hohlwein print is $27,500.
What is the average price of a Ludwig Hohlwein work on paper?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ludwig Hohlwein work on paper is $1,168. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Ludwig Hohlwein's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ludwig Hohlwein work on paper is $3,715.
What is the average price of a medium Ludwig Hohlwein print?
Based on 116 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Ludwig Hohlwein print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,750, 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 large Ludwig Hohlwein print?
Based on 34 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Ludwig Hohlwein print (large (over 120 cm)) is $2,578, 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 Ludwig Hohlwein's auction record?
Ludwig Hohlwein's auction record is $27,500, set in 2020.
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