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# Wolfgang Tillmans (b. 1968)

Wolfgang Tillmans is a German artist with 50 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $7,401. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Wolfgang Tillmans sold in 2020 for $13,921, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Wolfgang Tillmans work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Wolfgang Tillmans work worth?

Across 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wolfgang Tillmans work is $7,401.

The median Wolfgang Tillmans photograph sells for $7,203 across 38 lots.

The median Wolfgang Tillmans print sells for $14,721 across 6 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 | 6 | $14,721 | $113,829 | — | 2026-05-13 |
| Photography | 40 | $7,203‡ | $80,289 | 95% | 2020-10-14 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $80,289 | $113,829 | — | 2020-10-14 |

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

## Price by size

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $2,293–$8,463‡ | $6,211‡ | $24,123 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $7,416–$24,654 | $19,431 | $62,237 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $113,829 |
| Photography | 2012 | $80,289 |
| Photography | 2020 | $62,237 |
| Prints & Editions | 1999 | $29,701 |

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 Wolfgang Tillmans worth?

Across 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wolfgang Tillmans work is $7,401. The median Wolfgang Tillmans photograph sells for $7,203 across 38 lots. The median Wolfgang Tillmans print sells for $14,721 across 6 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Wolfgang Tillmans photograph?

Based on 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wolfgang Tillmans photograph is $7,203. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Wolfgang Tillmans's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Wolfgang Tillmans photograph is $80,289.

### What is the average price of a small Wolfgang Tillmans photograph?

Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Wolfgang Tillmans photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $6,211, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Wolfgang Tillmans's auction record?

Wolfgang Tillmans's auction record is $113,829, set in 2020.

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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, “Wolfgang Tillmans auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/tillmans-wolfgang (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.