Wolf Kahn (1927–2020)
What is Wolf Kahn’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 495 auction results for Wolf Kahn at 37 houses since 1991. Over the last 24 months the median price was $12,160 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,880–$41,116, n=102). The auction record is $252,000 for Hansel's Trail (2024, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hansel's Trail, 1997 | Oil paint | $252,000 | Christie's | Nov 2024 |
| 2 | Purple Shadows of October (A Corner of the Barn I), 1974 | Oil paint | $241,300 | Christie's | Nov 2025 |
| 3 | Green and Gray on the Connecticut River, 1995 | Oil paint | $228,600 | Phillips | Nov 2024 |
| 4 | Yellow Band, 2007 | Oil paint | $215,900 | Sotheby's | Feb 2025 |
| 5 | Atlantic Highlands, 1960 | Oil paint | $212,500 | Christie's | Nov 2021 |
| 6 | Down East Sunset I, 1997 | Oil paint | $206,250 | Christie's | May 2021 |
| 7 | Red Trees, 1993 | Oil on canvas | $203,200 | Sotheby's | May 2023 |
| 8 | Looking Up-River, 1987 | Oil paint | $187,500 | Christie's | Nov 2021 |
| 9 | Against Near Hills, Evening, 1991 | Oil on canvas | $185,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Nov 2021 |
| 10 | Vertical, 2007 | Oil on canvas | $177,800 | Sotheby's | Feb 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 173 | $41,600 |
| Other | 10 | $14,063 |
| Works on paper | 171 | $4,840 |
| Prints | 47 | $1,530 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 65 | $75,000 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 165 | $18,750 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 149 | $4,225 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 495 results from 37 houses · How we compute these figures
Wolf Kahn is an American artist with 569 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $8,750. 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 Wolf Kahn sold in 2026 for $153,600, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 474 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wolf Kahn work is $8,750.
The median Wolf Kahn work on paper sells for $5,205 across 202 lots.
The median Wolf Kahn painting sells for $40,000 across 185 lots.
The median Wolf Kahn print sells for $1,750 across 64 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Wolf Kahn work on papers typically sell for $3,000–$7,112 (the middle half of 154 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Wolf Kahn paintings typically sell for $18,750–$44,100 (the middle half of 113 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 | 70 | $1,750†‡ | $14,080 | 91.4% | 2026-05-21 |
| Paintings | 194 | $40,000†‡ | $252,000 | 95.4% | 2026-09-23 |
| Works on Paper | 216 | $5,205†‡ | $30,720 | 93.5% | 2026-09-23 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 31 | $152,400† | $252,000 | — | 2026-09-23 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Wolf Kahn's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (70 lots) median $1,750 with 91.4% sell-through. Paintings (194 lots) median $40,000, record $252,000. A typical Wolf Kahn painting sells for around 23× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 31 lots) the median is $152,400.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 22 | $956–$2,798†‡ | $1,305†‡ | $14,080 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 38 | $954–$3,158† | $1,750† | $9,600 |
† 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) | 7 | $9,285–$27,840† | $11,500† | $78,650 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 113 | $18,750–$44,100†‡ | $28,800†‡ | $152,400 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 62 | $51,225–$152,400† | $77,160† | $252,000 |
† 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) | 154 | $3,000–$7,112†‡ | $4,769†‡ | $18,150 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 42 | $5,182–$13,562†‡ | $8,000†‡ | $30,720 |
† 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 | 2024 | $252,000 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $241,300 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $30,720 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $27,940 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $14,080 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $9,600 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Wolf Kahn worth?
Across 474 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wolf Kahn work is $8,750. The median Wolf Kahn work on paper sells for $5,205 across 202 lots. The median Wolf Kahn painting sells for $40,000 across 185 lots. The median Wolf Kahn print sells for $1,750 across 64 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Wolf Kahn work on papers typically sell for $3,000–$7,112 (the middle half of 154 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Wolf Kahn paintings typically sell for $18,750–$44,100 (the middle half of 113 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 Wolf Kahn work on paper?
Based on 202 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wolf Kahn work on paper is $5,205. 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 Wolf Kahn's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Wolf Kahn work on paper is $30,720.
What is the average price of a Wolf Kahn painting?
Based on 185 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wolf Kahn painting is $40,000. 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 Wolf Kahn's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Wolf Kahn painting is $252,000.
What is the average price of a Wolf Kahn print?
Based on 64 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wolf Kahn print is $1,750. 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 Wolf Kahn's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Wolf Kahn print is $14,080.
What is the average price of a small Wolf Kahn work on paper?
Based on 154 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Wolf Kahn work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,769, 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 medium Wolf Kahn painting?
Based on 113 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Wolf Kahn painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $28,800, 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 Wolf Kahn's auction record?
Wolf Kahn's auction record is $252,000, set in 2024.
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