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# Ludwig Meidner (1884–1966)

## What is Ludwig Meidner’s work worth? {#value}

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.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | 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 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 10 | $9,931 |
| Other | 25 | $9,056 |
| Works on paper | 38 | $6,071 |
| Prints | 33 | $416 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| 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](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.