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# Wilhelm Tischbein (1751–1829)

Wilhelm Tischbein is a German artist with 38 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $1,677. 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 Tischbein is recorded as sold in 2026 for $28,485; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Wilhelm Tischbein work worth?

Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wilhelm Tischbein work is $1,677.

The median Wilhelm Tischbein work on paper sells for $3,408 across 13 lots.

The median Wilhelm Tischbein print sells for $659 across 7 lots.

The median Wilhelm Tischbein painting sells for $2,413 across 5 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 | 8 | $659‡ | $5,408‡ | 87.5% | 2021-06-09 |
| Paintings | 8 | $2,413†‡ | $3,843‡ | 62.5% | 2024-05-30 |
| Works on Paper | 19 | $3,408‡ | $28,485‡ | 68.4% | 2026-06-04 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Wilhelm Tischbein's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (8 lots) median $659 with 87.5% sell-through. Paintings (8 lots) median $2,413, record $3,843. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Wilhelm Tischbein painting sells for around 3.7× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $1,247–$3,798†‡ | $2,413†‡ | $3,843‡ |

† 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) | 12 | $911–$4,204‡ | $2,616‡ | $28,485‡ |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $28,485‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $5,408‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $5,322‡ |
| Paintings | 2007 | $3,843‡ |
| Paintings | 2024 | $3,798‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $1,677‡ |

‡ 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 Tischbein worth?

Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wilhelm Tischbein work is $1,677. The median Wilhelm Tischbein work on paper sells for $3,408 across 13 lots. The median Wilhelm Tischbein print sells for $659 across 7 lots. The median Wilhelm Tischbein painting sells for $2,413 across 5 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 Tischbein work on paper?

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wilhelm Tischbein work on paper is $3,408. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Wilhelm Tischbein's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Wilhelm Tischbein work on paper is $28,485. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a small Wilhelm Tischbein work on paper?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Wilhelm Tischbein work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,616, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Wilhelm Tischbein's auction record is $28,485, 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.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Wilhelm Tischbein auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/wilhelm-tischbein (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.