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# Wilhelm Hammerschmidt (1830–1869)

Wilhelm Hammerschmidt is a German artist with 41 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $835. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Wilhelm Hammerschmidt sold in 2023 for $2,582, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Wilhelm Hammerschmidt work worth?

Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wilhelm Hammerschmidt work is $835.

The median Wilhelm Hammerschmidt photograph sells for $551 across 16 lots.

The median Wilhelm Hammerschmidt print sells for $4,036 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 | 1 | $4,036‡ | $4,036‡ | — | 2007-05-11 |
| Photography | 31 | $551‡ | $12,500 | 51.6% | 2026-09-15 |

‡ 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) | 15 | $294–$1,363‡ | $537‡ | $12,500 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2014 | $12,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2007 | $4,036‡ |
| Photography | 2017 | $3,358‡ |

‡ 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 Hammerschmidt worth?

Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wilhelm Hammerschmidt work is $835. The median Wilhelm Hammerschmidt photograph sells for $551 across 16 lots. The median Wilhelm Hammerschmidt print sells for $4,036 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Wilhelm Hammerschmidt photograph?

Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wilhelm Hammerschmidt photograph is $551. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Wilhelm Hammerschmidt's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Wilhelm Hammerschmidt photograph is $12,500.

### What is the average price of a small Wilhelm Hammerschmidt photograph?

Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Wilhelm Hammerschmidt photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $537, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Wilhelm Hammerschmidt's auction record is $12,500, set in 2014.

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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, “Wilhelm Hammerschmidt auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/wilhelm-hammerschmidt-2 (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.