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# Wilhelm Joseph Niessen (1827–1903)

Wilhelm Joseph Niessen is an artist with 4 auction lots recorded since 2026, median price $1,139. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Wilhelm Joseph Niessen is recorded as sold in 2026 for $1,709; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Wilhelm Joseph Niessen work worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wilhelm Joseph Niessen work is $1,139.

The median Wilhelm Joseph Niessen work on paper sells for $1,709 across 1 lots.

The median Wilhelm Joseph Niessen painting sells for $855 across 2 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 | 2 | $855‡ | $1,139‡ | — | 2026-06-04 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $1,709‡ | $1,709‡ | 50% | 2026-06-05 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $1,709‡ |
| Paintings | 2026 | $1,139‡ |
| Paintings | 2026 | $570‡ |

‡ 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 Joseph Niessen worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wilhelm Joseph Niessen work is $1,139. The median Wilhelm Joseph Niessen work on paper sells for $1,709 across 1 lots. The median Wilhelm Joseph Niessen painting sells for $855 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Wilhelm Joseph Niessen's auction record?

Wilhelm Joseph Niessen's auction record is $1,709, set in 2026. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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

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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.