Wilhelm von Kobell (1766–1853)
Wilhelm von Kobell is a German artist with 74 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $5,498. 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 Kobell sold in 2025 for $9,420, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 51 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wilhelm von Kobell work is $5,498.
The median Wilhelm von Kobell work on paper sells for $5,143 across 33 lots.
The median Wilhelm von Kobell painting sells for $10,075 across 11 lots.
The median Wilhelm von Kobell print sells for $697 across 6 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Wilhelm von Kobell work on papers typically sell for $2,444–$11,890 (the middle half of 32 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 | 9 | $697‡ | $2,493‡ | 66.7% | 2022-06-01 |
| Paintings | 16 | $10,075‡ | $210,477 | 68.8% | 2025-05-16 |
| Works on Paper | 44 | $5,143†‡ | $66,348 | 75% | 2025-06-07 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $66,348 | $210,477 | — | 2022-07-13 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Wilhelm von Kobell's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (9 lots) median $697 with 66.7% sell-through. Paintings (16 lots) median $10,075, record $210,477. A typical Wilhelm von Kobell painting sells for around 14× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $66,348.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $456–$1,289‡ | $697‡ | $2,493‡ |
‡ 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) | 10 | $6,054–$15,603‡ | $8,943‡ | $210,477 |
‡ 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) | 32 | $2,444–$11,890†‡ | $5,021†‡ | $66,348 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 | 2022 | $210,477 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $66,348 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $58,611 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $23,842 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $2,493‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $1,454‡ |
‡ 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 Kobell worth?
Across 51 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wilhelm von Kobell work is $5,498. The median Wilhelm von Kobell work on paper sells for $5,143 across 33 lots. The median Wilhelm von Kobell painting sells for $10,075 across 11 lots. The median Wilhelm von Kobell print sells for $697 across 6 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Wilhelm von Kobell work on papers typically sell for $2,444–$11,890 (the middle half of 32 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 von Kobell work on paper?
Based on 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wilhelm von Kobell work on paper is $5,143. 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 Kobell's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Wilhelm von Kobell work on paper is $66,348.
What is the average price of a Wilhelm von Kobell painting?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wilhelm von Kobell painting is $10,075. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Wilhelm von Kobell's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Wilhelm von Kobell painting is $210,477.
What is the average price of a small Wilhelm von Kobell work on paper?
Based on 32 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Wilhelm von Kobell work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $5,021, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 small Wilhelm von Kobell painting?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Wilhelm von Kobell painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $8,943, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Wilhelm von Kobell's auction record?
Wilhelm von Kobell's auction record is $210,477, set in 2022.
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