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# Wilhelm Kaufmann (1895–1975)

## What is Wilhelm Kaufmann’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 198 auction results for Wilhelm Kaufmann at 8 houses since 1990. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,276 including buyer’s premium (middle half $535–$1,796, n=6). The auction record is $7,519 for Lying female nude (2018, im Kinsky Auktionshaus). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lying female nude | Oil on canvas | $7,519 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Feb 2018 |
| 2 | Venice | Oil on board | $7,519 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Apr 2022 |
| 3 | Wörthersee | Oil on hardboard | $7,519 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Jun 2020 |
| 4 | Beach at Cigale Lussin | Mixed media on paper; framed | $6,525 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Jun 2023 |
| 5 | Cherry blossom time in Grinzing (Kahlenberg and Leopoldsberg), 1957 | Oil on pressboard | $5,714 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Nov 2018 |
| 6 | Mirabell gardens in Salzburg | Oil on hardboard | $5,263 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Nov 2018 |
| 7 | Boat trip on the Wörthersee, 1960 | Oil on plate | $4,511 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Nov 2018 |
| 8 | Fishermen in Venice | Oil on hardboard | $4,511 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Mar 2022 |
| 9 | Tavern in Venice, c. 1955/58 | Oil on hardboard | $4,511 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Jun 2022 |
| 10 | In the harbour of Grado, oil on hardboard, 1960 | Oil on hardboard | $4,492 | Dorotheum | Mar 2022 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 46 | $2,256 |
| Works on paper | 8 | $1,455 |
| Other | 8 | $847 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 49 | $2,201 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 198 results from 8 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Wilhelm Kaufmann is an Austrian artist with 313 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $1,057. 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 Kaufmann is recorded as sold in 2026 for $1,102; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Wilhelm Kaufmann work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Wilhelm Kaufmann work worth?

Across 179 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wilhelm Kaufmann work is $1,057.

The median Wilhelm Kaufmann painting sells for $2,256 across 43 lots.

The median Wilhelm Kaufmann work on paper sells for $373 across 6 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Wilhelm Kaufmann paintings typically sell for $1,562–$3,534 (the middle half of 39 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 | 51 | $2,256† | $7,519 | 84.3% | 2026-05-28 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $373‡ | $1,654 | — | 2026-10-08 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 10 | $6,120‡ | $8,043‡ | — | 2023-06-22 |

† 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) | 39 | $1,562–$3,534† | $2,256† | $7,519 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $7,519 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $7,519 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $1,654 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $1,053 |

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 Kaufmann worth?

Across 179 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wilhelm Kaufmann work is $1,057. The median Wilhelm Kaufmann painting sells for $2,256 across 43 lots. The median Wilhelm Kaufmann work on paper sells for $373 across 6 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Wilhelm Kaufmann paintings typically sell for $1,562–$3,534 (the middle half of 39 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 Kaufmann painting?

Based on 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wilhelm Kaufmann painting is $2,256. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Wilhelm Kaufmann's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Wilhelm Kaufmann painting is $7,519.

### What is the average price of a medium Wilhelm Kaufmann painting?

Based on 39 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Wilhelm Kaufmann painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,256, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Wilhelm Kaufmann's auction record is $8,043, set in 2018. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Wilhelm Kaufmann auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/wilhelm-kaufmann (updated 2026-11-03).

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.