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# Wilhelm Gentz (1822–1890)

Wilhelm Gentz is a German artist with 6 auction lots recorded since 2012, median price $2,649. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Wilhelm Gentz sold in 2017 for $21,939, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Wilhelm Gentz work worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wilhelm Gentz work is $2,649.

The median Wilhelm Gentz painting sells for $9,307 across 3 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 | 4 | $9,307‡ | $21,939 | 75% | 2019-11-28 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2017 | $21,939 |
| Paintings | 2004 | $9,307‡ |

‡ 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 Wilhelm Gentz worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wilhelm Gentz work is $2,649. The median Wilhelm Gentz painting sells for $9,307 across 3 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Wilhelm Gentz's auction record?

Wilhelm Gentz's auction record is $21,939, set in 2017.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Wilhelm Gentz auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/wilhelm-gentz (updated 2026-11-01).

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.