Wilhelm Kuhnert (1865–1926)
What is Wilhelm Kuhnert’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 289 auction results for Wilhelm Kuhnert at 22 houses since 1994. Over the last 24 months the median price was $12,034 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,277–$47,802, n=6). The auction record is $590,500 for A Pride of Lions on the Prowl (2008, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A Pride of Lions on the Prowl, 1865 | Oil paint | $590,500 | Christie's | Oct 2008 |
| 2 | Two stalking tigers, 1865 | Oil paint | $508,234 | Christie's | Nov 2013 |
| 3 | Beberlöwe (Berber Lion), and a sheet of pencil sketches of lions | — | $224,514 | Sotheby's | Nov 2007 |
| 4 | A Pride of Lions on the Prowl | Oil paint | $216,000 | Sotheby's | May 2024 |
| 5 | A Buffalo in a marsh, 1865 | Oil paint | $197,961 | Christie's | Nov 2013 |
| 6 | A Lion, 1865 | Oil paint | $197,961 | Christie's | Nov 2013 |
| 7 | Lions on the plains of Africa, 1865 | Oil paint | $191,761 | Christie's | Dec 2014 |
| 8 | African Elephant in the Marshland | Oil on canvas | $171,450 | Sotheby's | Feb 2024 |
| 9 | Lion and Lioness observing their Surroundings from a Hill | Painting | $163,674 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Oct 2024 |
| 10 | Löwen in der Steppe, 1865 | Painting | $162,575 | Bonhams | Apr 2019 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 81 | $33,396 |
| Prints | 6 | $4,050 |
| Works on paper | 29 | $2,672 |
| Other | 14 | $1,840 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 14 | $163,124 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 40 | $35,287 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 65 | $3,622 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 289 results from 22 houses · How we compute these figures
Wilhelm Kuhnert is a German artist with 393 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $3,007. 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 Kuhnert sold in 2025 for $63,867, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 284 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wilhelm Kuhnert work is $3,007.
The median Wilhelm Kuhnert painting sells for $8,722 across 132 lots.
The median Wilhelm Kuhnert work on paper sells for $1,672 across 91 lots.
The median Wilhelm Kuhnert print sells for $1,732 across 35 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Wilhelm Kuhnert work on papers typically sell for $760–$2,504 (the middle half of 82 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Wilhelm Kuhnert paintings typically sell for $1,077–$6,312 (the middle half of 68 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 36 | $1,732†‡ | $15,903‡ | 97.2% | 2024-02-07 |
| Paintings | 175 | $8,722†‡ | $590,500 | 75.4% | 2025-11-22 |
| Works on Paper | 135 | $1,672‡ | $40,400 | 67.4% | 2026-06-04 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 6 | $6,875‡ | $23,817‡ | — | 2024-02-07 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 20 | $146,332‡ | $590,500 | — | 2024-10-26 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Wilhelm Kuhnert's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (36 lots) median $1,732 with 97.2% sell-through. Paintings (175 lots) median $8,722, record $590,500. A typical Wilhelm Kuhnert painting sells for around 5.0× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 20 lots) the median is $146,332.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 30 | $372–$3,031†‡ | $1,043†‡ | $15,903‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $2,382–$4,180‡ | $3,248‡ | $9,743‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 68 | $1,077–$6,312‡ | $3,129‡ | $56,560 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 43 | $8,691–$64,143†‡ | $23,817†‡ | $191,761 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 19 | $67,685–$184,705‡ | $129,575‡ | $590,500 |
† 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) | 82 | $760–$2,504‡ | $1,380‡ | $40,400 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $4,775–$24,580‡ | $20,530‡ | $37,178 |
‡ 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 | 2008 | $590,500 |
| Paintings | 2013 | $508,234 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $40,400 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $37,178 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $23,817‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $15,903‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $14,392‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $9,743‡ |
‡ 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 Kuhnert worth?
Across 284 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wilhelm Kuhnert work is $3,007. The median Wilhelm Kuhnert painting sells for $8,722 across 132 lots. The median Wilhelm Kuhnert work on paper sells for $1,672 across 91 lots. The median Wilhelm Kuhnert print sells for $1,732 across 35 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Wilhelm Kuhnert work on papers typically sell for $760–$2,504 (the middle half of 82 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Wilhelm Kuhnert paintings typically sell for $1,077–$6,312 (the middle half of 68 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 Kuhnert painting?
Based on 132 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wilhelm Kuhnert painting is $8,722. 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 Kuhnert's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Wilhelm Kuhnert painting is $590,500.
What is the average price of a Wilhelm Kuhnert work on paper?
Based on 91 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wilhelm Kuhnert work on paper is $1,672. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Wilhelm Kuhnert's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Wilhelm Kuhnert work on paper is $40,400.
What is the average price of a Wilhelm Kuhnert print?
Based on 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wilhelm Kuhnert print is $1,732. 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 Kuhnert's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Wilhelm Kuhnert print is $15,903. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small Wilhelm Kuhnert work on paper?
Based on 82 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Wilhelm Kuhnert work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,380, 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 small Wilhelm Kuhnert painting?
Based on 68 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Wilhelm Kuhnert painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,129, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Wilhelm Kuhnert's auction record?
Wilhelm Kuhnert's auction record is $590,500, set in 2008.
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