Wilhelm Imkamp (1906–1990)
Wilhelm Imkamp is a German artist with 138 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $1,866. 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 Imkamp sold in 2025 for $1,867, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 88 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wilhelm Imkamp work is $1,866.
The median Wilhelm Imkamp painting sells for $2,015 across 62 lots.
The median Wilhelm Imkamp work on paper sells for $1,044 across 10 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Wilhelm Imkamp paintings typically sell for $888–$2,794 (the middle half of 34 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Wilhelm Imkamp paintings typically sell for $1,929–$3,090 (the middle half of 27 sold 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 | 89 | $2,015†‡ | $5,617‡ | 69.7% | 2026-02-04 |
| Works on Paper | 16 | $1,044†‡ | $3,415 | 62.5% | 2020-11-06 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $5,333‡ | $9,078 | — | 2022-12-03 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 34 | $888–$2,794‡ | $1,553‡ | $5,617‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 27 | $1,929–$3,090†‡ | $2,600†‡ | $5,143 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $475–$1,227†‡ | $939†‡ | $2,312‡ |
† 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 | 2014 | $5,617‡ |
| Paintings | 2022 | $5,333‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $3,415 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $2,312‡ |
‡ 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 Imkamp worth?
Across 88 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wilhelm Imkamp work is $1,866. The median Wilhelm Imkamp painting sells for $2,015 across 62 lots. The median Wilhelm Imkamp work on paper sells for $1,044 across 10 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Wilhelm Imkamp paintings typically sell for $888–$2,794 (the middle half of 34 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Wilhelm Imkamp paintings typically sell for $1,929–$3,090 (the middle half of 27 sold 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 Imkamp painting?
Based on 62 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wilhelm Imkamp painting is $2,015. 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 Imkamp's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Wilhelm Imkamp painting is $5,617. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Wilhelm Imkamp work on paper?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wilhelm Imkamp work on paper is $1,044. 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 Imkamp's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Wilhelm Imkamp work on paper is $3,415.
What is the average price of a small Wilhelm Imkamp painting?
Based on 34 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Wilhelm Imkamp painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,553, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a medium Wilhelm Imkamp painting?
Based on 27 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Wilhelm Imkamp painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,600, 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 Wilhelm Imkamp's auction record?
Wilhelm Imkamp's auction record is $9,078, set in 2017.
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