Wilhelm Hempfing (1886–1951)
Wilhelm Hempfing is a German artist with 35 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $800. 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 Wilhelm Hempfing is recorded as sold in 2023 for $874; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Wilhelm Hempfing on OpeningBid →What is a Wilhelm Hempfing work worth?
Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wilhelm Hempfing work is $800.
The median Wilhelm Hempfing painting sells for $874 across 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 25 | $874†‡ | $5,166‡ | 44% | 2023-11-30 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $453–$1,383†‡ | $900†‡ | $5,166‡ |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2007 | $5,166‡ |
| Paintings | 2021 | $1,778† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 Wilhelm Hempfing worth?
Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wilhelm Hempfing work is $800. The median Wilhelm Hempfing painting sells for $874 across 11 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 Wilhelm Hempfing painting?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wilhelm Hempfing painting is $874. 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 Wilhelm Hempfing's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Wilhelm Hempfing painting is $5,166. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is Wilhelm Hempfing's auction record?
Wilhelm Hempfing's auction record is $5,166, set in 2007. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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