> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/wilhelm-john · updated 2026-11-01

# Wilhelm John (1813–1881)

Wilhelm John is an artist with 7 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $5,123. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Wilhelm John is recorded as sold in 2013 for $6,806; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Wilhelm John work worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wilhelm John work is $5,123.

The median Wilhelm John painting sells for $5,123 across 4 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 | 5 | $5,123‡ | $9,104‡ | 80% | 2025-05-16 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2013 | $9,104‡ |
| Paintings | 2013 | $6,806‡ |

‡ 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 John worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wilhelm John work is $5,123. The median Wilhelm John painting sells for $5,123 across 4 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Wilhelm John's auction record is $9,104, set in 2013. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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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 John auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/wilhelm-john (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.