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# Paul Kuhfuß (1883–1960)

Paul Kuhfuß is a German artist with 62 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $1,129. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Paul Kuhfuß is recorded as sold in 2025 for $1,361; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Paul Kuhfuß work worth?

Across 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Kuhfuß work is $1,129.

The median Paul Kuhfuß work on paper sells for $556 across 22 lots.

The median Paul Kuhfuß painting sells for $2,693 across 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 16 | $2,693‡ | $9,104‡ | 81.3% | 2025-05-30 |
| Works on Paper | 39 | $556‡ | $2,608‡ | 56.4% | 2026-06-06 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $1,361–$4,266‡ | $3,370‡ | $9,104‡ |

‡ 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) | 15 | $332–$1,280‡ | $569‡ | $2,608‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $532–$1,282‡ | $613‡ | $1,500‡ |

‡ 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 | 2019 | $9,104‡ |
| Paintings | 2020 | $5,990‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $2,608‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $1,765 |

‡ 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 Paul Kuhfuß worth?

Across 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Kuhfuß work is $1,129. The median Paul Kuhfuß work on paper sells for $556 across 22 lots. The median Paul Kuhfuß painting sells for $2,693 across 13 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Paul Kuhfuß work on paper?

Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paul Kuhfuß work on paper is $556. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Paul Kuhfuß's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Paul Kuhfuß work on paper is $2,608. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a Paul Kuhfuß painting?

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paul Kuhfuß painting is $2,693. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Paul Kuhfuß's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Paul Kuhfuß painting is $9,104. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a small Paul Kuhfuß work on paper?

Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Paul Kuhfuß work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $569, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Paul Kuhfuß's auction record?

Paul Kuhfuß's auction record is $9,104, set in 2019. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Paul Kuhfuß auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/paul-kuhfuss (updated 2026-11-03).

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.