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# Peter von Cornelius (1783–1867)

Peter von Cornelius is a German artist with 16 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $661. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Peter von Cornelius is recorded as sold in 2025 for $907; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Peter von Cornelius work worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peter von Cornelius work is $661.

The median Peter von Cornelius print sells for $469 across 3 lots.

The median Peter von Cornelius work on paper sells for $3,000 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 8 | $469‡ | $661‡ | 37.5% | 2022-12-01 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $3,000 | $3,000 | 50% | 2020-01-29 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $3,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $661‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $469‡ |

‡ 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 Peter von Cornelius worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peter von Cornelius work is $661. The median Peter von Cornelius print sells for $469 across 3 lots. The median Peter von Cornelius work on paper sells for $3,000 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Peter von Cornelius's auction record?

Peter von Cornelius's auction record is $3,000, set in 2020.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 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.