Wilhelm Von Kaulbach (1805–1874)
Wilhelm Von Kaulbach is a German artist with 57 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $1,906. 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 Von Kaulbach sold in 2023 for $9,581, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wilhelm Von Kaulbach work is $1,906.
The median Wilhelm Von Kaulbach work on paper sells for $1,844 across 11 lots.
The median Wilhelm Von Kaulbach painting sells for $4,361 across 8 lots.
The median Wilhelm Von Kaulbach print sells for $218 across 4 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 | 15 | $218†‡ | $1,633‡ | 26.7% | 2024-01-23 |
| Paintings | 15 | $4,361†‡ | $14,615 | 53.3% | 2023-12-09 |
| Works on Paper | 19 | $1,844‡ | $6,364‡ | 57.9% | 2025-05-30 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Wilhelm Von Kaulbach's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (15 lots) median $218 with 26.7% sell-through. Paintings (15 lots) median $4,361, record $14,615. A typical Wilhelm Von Kaulbach painting sells for around 20× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $339–$1,923‡ | $874‡ | $2,469‡ |
‡ 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 | 2006 | $14,615 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $13,955 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $6,364‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $3,930 |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $1,633‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $328‡ |
‡ 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 Von Kaulbach worth?
Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wilhelm Von Kaulbach work is $1,906. The median Wilhelm Von Kaulbach work on paper sells for $1,844 across 11 lots. The median Wilhelm Von Kaulbach painting sells for $4,361 across 8 lots. The median Wilhelm Von Kaulbach print sells for $218 across 4 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 Von Kaulbach work on paper?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wilhelm Von Kaulbach work on paper is $1,844. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Wilhelm Von Kaulbach's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Wilhelm Von Kaulbach work on paper is $6,364. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Wilhelm Von Kaulbach painting?
Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wilhelm Von Kaulbach painting is $4,361. 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 Von Kaulbach's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Wilhelm Von Kaulbach painting is $14,615.
What is the average price of a Wilhelm Von Kaulbach print?
Based on 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wilhelm Von Kaulbach print is $218. 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 Von Kaulbach's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Wilhelm Von Kaulbach print is $1,633. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is Wilhelm Von Kaulbach's auction record?
Wilhelm Von Kaulbach's auction record is $14,615, set in 2006.
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