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# 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.

## What is a Wilhelm Imkamp work 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Wilhelm Imkamp auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/wilhelm-imkamp (updated 2026-11-02).

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.