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# Ludwig Meidner (1884–1966)

Ludwig Meidner is a German artist with 70 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $1,272. 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 2020 for $15,334, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ludwig Meidner work worth?

Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ludwig Meidner work is $1,272.

The median Ludwig Meidner print sells for $845 across 9 lots.

The median Ludwig Meidner work on paper sells for $3,302 across 4 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 | 36 | $845‡ | $1,527‡ | 25% | 2019-04-18 |
| Paintings | 8 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Works on Paper | 16 | $3,302‡ | $11,236 | 25% | 2010-12-02 |

‡ 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) | 9 | $429–$1,066‡ | $845‡ | $1,527‡ |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $11,236 |
| Works on Paper | 2003 | $3,943‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2008 | $1,527‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2002 | $1,300 |

‡ 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 Ludwig Meidner worth?

Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ludwig Meidner work is $1,272. The median Ludwig Meidner print sells for $845 across 9 lots. The median Ludwig Meidner work on paper sells for $3,302 across 4 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Ludwig Meidner print?

Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ludwig Meidner print is $845. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Ludwig Meidner's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ludwig Meidner print is $1,527. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a Ludwig Meidner work on paper?

Based on 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ludwig Meidner work on paper is $3,302. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Ludwig Meidner's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ludwig Meidner work on paper is $11,236.

### What is Ludwig Meidner's auction record?

Ludwig Meidner's auction record is $17,738, set in 2011. 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, “Ludwig Meidner auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ludwig-meidner (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.