Wenceslaus Hollar (1607–1677)
Wenceslaus Hollar is a German-trained artist with 50 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $575. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Wenceslaus Hollar sold in 2026 for $41,189, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wenceslaus Hollar work is $575.
The median Wenceslaus Hollar print sells for $415 across 34 lots.
The median Wenceslaus Hollar work on paper sells for $35,687 across 2 lots.
The median Wenceslaus Hollar photograph sells for $6,190 across 1 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 | 40 | $415†‡ | $5,250 | 85% | 2025-12-02 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $35,687 | $57,140 | 33.3% | 2006-12-05 |
| Photography | 1 | $6,190‡ | $6,190‡ | — | 2021-09-08 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $41,189 | $57,140 | — | 2026-06-16 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $197–$500†‡ | $325†‡ | $2,267 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $350–$1,069‡ | $575‡ | $1,625 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2004 | $57,140 |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $14,234 |
| Photography | 2021 | $6,190‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $5,250 |
| Prints & Editions | 2003 | $2,990 |
‡ 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 Wenceslaus Hollar worth?
Across 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wenceslaus Hollar work is $575. The median Wenceslaus Hollar print sells for $415 across 34 lots. The median Wenceslaus Hollar work on paper sells for $35,687 across 2 lots. The median Wenceslaus Hollar photograph sells for $6,190 across 1 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 the average price of a Wenceslaus Hollar print?
Based on 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wenceslaus Hollar print is $415. 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 Wenceslaus Hollar's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Wenceslaus Hollar print is $5,250.
What is the average price of a small Wenceslaus Hollar print?
Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Wenceslaus Hollar print (small (under 50 cm)) is $325, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Wenceslaus Hollar's auction record?
Wenceslaus Hollar's auction record is $57,140, set in 2004.
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