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# 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.

## What is a Ludwig van Beethoven work 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.

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

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Ludwig van Beethoven auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ludwig-van-beethoven (updated 2026-11-02).

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.