Ludwig van Beethoven (1770–1827)
Ludwig van Beethoven is a German artist with 23 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $4,228. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Ludwig van Beethoven sold in 2023 for $19,614, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ludwig van Beethoven work is $4,228.
The median Ludwig van Beethoven print sells for $5,667 across 7 lots.
The median Ludwig van Beethoven sculpture sells for $235 across 3 lots.
The median Ludwig van Beethoven work on paper sells for $28,205 across 2 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 | 7 | $5,667† | $49,112 | — | 2023-12-12 |
| Paintings | 1 | $2,573 | $2,573 | — | 2022-07-19 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $28,205‡ | $56,250 | — | 2024-09-06 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 4 | $235‡ | $3,923 | 75% | 2023-12-12 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Ludwig van Beethoven's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (7 lots) median $5,667. Paintings (1 lots) median $2,573, record $2,573.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $4,817–$17,308 | $8,028 | $49,112 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $56,250 |
| Prints & Editions | 2008 | $49,112 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $19,614 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $3,923 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $2,573 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2007 | $235 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $161‡ |
‡ 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 van Beethoven worth?
Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ludwig van Beethoven work is $4,228. The median Ludwig van Beethoven print sells for $5,667 across 7 lots. The median Ludwig van Beethoven sculpture sells for $235 across 3 lots. The median Ludwig van Beethoven work on paper sells for $28,205 across 2 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 Ludwig van Beethoven's auction record?
Ludwig van Beethoven's auction record is $150,880, set in 2023.
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