Ludwig Mies van der Rohe (1886–1969)
What is Ludwig Mies van der Rohe’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 1,029 auction results for Ludwig Mies van der Rohe at 67 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,112 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,019–$3,825, n=157). The auction record is $156,909 for Bureau (2025, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bureau, vers 1930 | Makassar ebony, fir and sycamore | $156,909 | Christie's | May 2025 |
| 2 | pair of lounge chairs from 860 Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, 1931 | Leather | $53,750 | Wright | Mar 2014 |
| 3 | sofa from 860 Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, 1931 | Teak | $50,000 | Wright | Mar 2014 |
| 4 | Brno chairs, 1929 | Chrome steel | $46,250 | Wright | Mar 2010 |
| 5 | Custom Brno side chairs from The Four Seasons, 1886 | Chrome steel | $38,400 | Wright | Jul 2016 |
| 6 | Table, model no. MR 515 H | Rosewood-veneered plywood, chromium-plated tubular steel | $37,500 | Phillips | Jun 2014 |
| 7 | Tugendhat chairs, 1928 | Leather | $36,250 | Wright | Mar 2014 |
| 8 | pair of Barcelona chair and ottomans, 1952 | Leather | $35,000 | Wright | Jun 2013 |
| 9 | pair of Barcelona ottomans, 1928 | Leather | $31,250 | Wright | Mar 2014 |
| 10 | Barcelona daybed from 860 Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, 1928 | Leather | $30,000 | Wright | Mar 2014 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 8 | $7,844 |
| Other | 796 | $3,048 |
| Paintings | 6 | $2,500 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 69 | $5,313 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 27 | $5,250 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 632 | $3,012 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 1,029 results from 67 houses · How we compute these figures
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe is a German artist with 1,503 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $2,995. 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 Mies van der Rohe sold in 2026 for $3,200, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 1,009 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ludwig Mies van der Rohe work is $2,995.
The median Ludwig Mies van der Rohe sculpture sells for $2,793 across 40 lots.
The median Ludwig Mies van der Rohe work on paper sells for $5,271 across 20 lots.
The median Ludwig Mies van der Rohe photograph sells for $2,500 across 7 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Ludwig Mies van der Rohe sculptures typically sell for $1,115–$5,261 (the middle half of 37 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 | 4 | $2,000 | $3,000 | — | 2017-08-11 |
| Paintings | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Works on Paper | 26 | $5,271 | $16,250 | 76.9% | 2026-10-30 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 44 | $2,793† | $37,500 | 90.9% | 2026-10-08 |
| Photography | 10 | $2,500†‡ | $23,874 | 70% | 2024-06-05 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 52 | $18,750† | $156,909 | — | 2026-09-24 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $3,375–$9,717 | $5,458 | $16,250 |
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 37 | $1,115–$5,261† | $2,786† | $37,500 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $1,283–$3,676†‡ | $2,317†‡ | $23,874 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2014 | $37,500 |
| Photography | 2014 | $23,874 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $16,250 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $15,000 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $12,800 |
| Photography | 2024 | $4,068‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $3,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $2,000 |
‡ 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 Ludwig Mies van der Rohe worth?
Across 1,009 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ludwig Mies van der Rohe work is $2,995. The median Ludwig Mies van der Rohe sculpture sells for $2,793 across 40 lots. The median Ludwig Mies van der Rohe work on paper sells for $5,271 across 20 lots. The median Ludwig Mies van der Rohe photograph sells for $2,500 across 7 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Ludwig Mies van der Rohe sculptures typically sell for $1,115–$5,261 (the middle half of 37 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 Mies van der Rohe sculpture?
Based on 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ludwig Mies van der Rohe sculpture is $2,793. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Ludwig Mies van der Rohe's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ludwig Mies van der Rohe sculpture is $37,500.
What is the average price of a Ludwig Mies van der Rohe work on paper?
Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ludwig Mies van der Rohe work on paper is $5,271.
What is Ludwig Mies van der Rohe's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ludwig Mies van der Rohe work on paper is $16,250.
What is the average price of a medium Ludwig Mies van der Rohe sculpture?
Based on 37 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Ludwig Mies van der Rohe sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,786, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a small Ludwig Mies van der Rohe work on paper?
Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Ludwig Mies van der Rohe work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $5,458, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Ludwig Mies van der Rohe's auction record?
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe's auction record is $156,909, set in 2025.
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