Ludwig Meidner (1884–1966)
What is Ludwig Meidner’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 174 auction results for Ludwig Meidner at 26 houses since 1994. Over the last 24 months the median price was $284 including buyer’s premium (middle half $116–$7,623, n=21). The auction record is $548,765 for PORTRAIT EINES JUNGEN MANNES (PORTRAIT OF A YOUNG MAN) (2009, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PORTRAIT EINES JUNGEN MANNES (PORTRAIT OF A YOUNG MAN) | Oil on canvas | $548,765 | Sotheby's | Jun 2009 |
| 2 | KOPF EINES MANNES (HEAD OF A MAN) | — | $126,432 | Sotheby's | Jun 2008 |
| 3 | Menschenmenge im Bahnhof, 1915 | Pen and India ink- over pencil | $112,189 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2022 |
| 4 | Strassenszene, 1913 | Black chalk | $86,224 | Christie's | Mar 2022 |
| 5 | Apokalyptische Vision, 1914 | Pencil | $76,734 | Christie's | Oct 2025 |
| 6 | APOKALYPTISCHE LANDSCHAFT (APOCALYPTIC LANDSCAPE) | — | $76,532 | Sotheby's | Jun 2007 |
| 7 | CAFÉHAUS, 1913 | Ink | $57,323 | Sotheby's | Oct 2020 |
| 8 | Strassenszene, 1913 | Black chalk | $53,173 | Christie's | Jun 2023 |
| 9 | Friedrichstrasse in Berlin (Nacht), 1912 | Pencil | $50,675 | Christie's | Mar 2026 |
| 10 | Caféhaus (Caféhausszene), 1914 | Pencil | $50,107 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Dec 2017 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 10 | $9,931 |
| Other | 25 | $9,056 |
| Works on paper | 38 | $6,071 |
| Prints | 33 | $416 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 43 | $9,056 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 53 | $913 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 174 results from 26 houses · How we compute these figures
Ludwig Meidner is a German artist with 320 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $1,901. 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 Meidner sold in 2026 for $2,048, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Ludwig Meidner on OpeningBid →What is a Ludwig Meidner work worth?
Across 174 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ludwig Meidner work is $1,901.
The median Ludwig Meidner print sells for $476 across 76 lots.
The median Ludwig Meidner work on paper sells for $5,913 across 57 lots.
The median Ludwig Meidner painting sells for $4,249 across 21 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Ludwig Meidner prints typically sell for $204–$607 (the middle half of 61 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Ludwig Meidner work on papers typically sell for $2,752–$22,509 (the middle half of 36 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 | 103 | $476†‡ | $18,110 | 73.8% | 2026-07-22 |
| Paintings | 43 | $4,249‡ | $548,765 | 48.8% | 2024-11-30 |
| Works on Paper | 99 | $5,913†‡ | $112,189 | 57.6% | 2026-07-11 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $76,734 | $548,765 | — | 2026-03-06 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Ludwig Meidner's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (103 lots) median $476 with 73.8% sell-through. Paintings (43 lots) median $4,249, record $548,765. A typical Ludwig Meidner painting sells for around 8.9× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 9 lots) the median is $76,734.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 61 | $204–$607†‡ | $416†‡ | $18,110 |
† 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) | 7 | $2,200–$5,148‡ | $3,452‡ | $6,558 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $3,935–$10,471‡ | $5,821‡ | $548,765 |
‡ 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) | 21 | $2,800–$17,730‡ | $6,230‡ | $53,173 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 36 | $2,752–$22,509†‡ | $5,735†‡ | $112,189 |
† 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 | 2009 | $548,765 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $112,189 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $86,224 |
| Paintings | 2004 | $29,688 |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $18,110 |
| Prints & Editions | 2007 | $6,872 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Ludwig Meidner worth?
Across 174 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ludwig Meidner work is $1,901. The median Ludwig Meidner print sells for $476 across 76 lots. The median Ludwig Meidner work on paper sells for $5,913 across 57 lots. The median Ludwig Meidner painting sells for $4,249 across 21 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Ludwig Meidner prints typically sell for $204–$607 (the middle half of 61 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Ludwig Meidner work on papers typically sell for $2,752–$22,509 (the middle half of 36 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 Meidner print?
Based on 76 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ludwig Meidner print is $476. 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 Meidner's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ludwig Meidner print is $18,110.
What is the average price of a Ludwig Meidner work on paper?
Based on 57 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ludwig Meidner work on paper is $5,913. 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 Meidner's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ludwig Meidner work on paper is $112,189.
What is the average price of a Ludwig Meidner painting?
Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ludwig Meidner painting is $4,249. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Ludwig Meidner's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ludwig Meidner painting is $548,765.
What is the average price of a small Ludwig Meidner print?
Based on 61 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Ludwig Meidner print (small (under 50 cm)) is $416, 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 medium Ludwig Meidner work on paper?
Based on 36 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Ludwig Meidner work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $5,735, 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 Meidner's auction record?
Ludwig Meidner's auction record is $548,765, set in 2009.
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