Wolf Vostell (1932–1998)
What is Wolf Vostell’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 217 auction results for Wolf Vostell at 35 houses since 1991. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,780 including buyer’s premium (middle half $457–$7,722, n=7). The auction record is $65,087 for B 52 Lippenstiftbomber (2024, Van Ham Kunstauktionen). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | REQUIEM, 1990 | Signé et daté " | $20,417 | Artcurial | Jun 2006 |
| 2 | REQUIEM, 1990 | Signé et daté " | $17,275 | Artcurial | Jun 2006 |
| 3 | SANS TITRE, 1990 | Signé et daté " | $10,512 | Artcurial | Oct 2006 |
| 4 | SANS TITRE, 1990 | Signé et daté " | $10,512 | Artcurial | Oct 2006 |
| 5 | Projekt: Überzementierung der Bundesrepublik Deutschland, 1970 | Acrylic paint | $9,446 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Nov 2015 |
| 6 | Zyklus mania, demonstration, 1973 | Mixed media | $9,123 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Jan 1991 |
| 7 | Zyklus Mania (Olympiade), 1973 | Graphite, pastel and collage on printed paper laid on masonite in the artist's box | $8,833 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Sep 2025 |
| 8 | TV-Vagina. Desastres Nr. 11, 1972 | Axt, Wasserwaage und Röntgenaufnahme mit Farbstiftzeichnung und Collage auf Karton, in Objektkasten | $7,702 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2005 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | B 52 Lippenstiftbomber, 1969 | Mischtechnik (Serigrafie und 16 Lippenstifte) auf Karton, in Objektrahmen | $65,087 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Nov 2024 |
| 2 | Nur die 1, 1968 | Colour silkscreen, collaged on paper | $7,651 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Jun 2017 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 5 | $4,114 |
| Other | 22 | $3,096 |
| Prints | 11 | $693 |
| Works on paper | 15 | $653 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $7,702 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 20 | $1,680 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 24 | $698 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 217 results from 35 houses · How we compute these figures
Wolf Vostell is a German artist with 380 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $686. 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 Vostell sold in 2025 for $725, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Wolf Vostell on OpeningBid →What is a Wolf Vostell work worth?
Across 200 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wolf Vostell work is $686.
The median Wolf Vostell print sells for $387 across 90 lots.
The median Wolf Vostell work on paper sells for $747 across 46 lots.
The median Wolf Vostell painting sells for $4,114 across 5 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Wolf Vostell prints typically sell for $187–$702 (the middle half of 60 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Wolf Vostell work on papers typically sell for $482–$842 (the middle half of 29 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 | 139 | $387†‡ | $65,087 | 64.7% | 2025-09-16 |
| Paintings | 14 | $4,114 | $9,446 | 35.7% | 2023-09-21 |
| Works on Paper | 78 | $747†‡ | $8,833 | 59% | 2025-09-25 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 12 | $2,932‡ | $4,327 | 33.3% | 2022-07-13 |
| Photography | 11 | $1,859‡ | $7,855‡ | 72.7% | 2024-02-07 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 11 | $17,275†‡ | $65,087 | — | 2024-11-28 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Wolf Vostell's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (139 lots) median $387 with 64.7% sell-through. Paintings (14 lots) median $4,114, record $9,446. A typical Wolf Vostell painting sells for around 11× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 11 lots) the median is $17,275.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $164–$607†‡ | $353†‡ | $7,568 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 60 | $187–$702†‡ | $454†‡ | $65,087 |
† 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) | 29 | $482–$842†‡ | $653†‡ | $8,833 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $1,786–$2,729‡ | $2,103‡ | $4,155‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $1,609–$6,989‡ | $2,017‡ | $7,855‡ |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $65,087 |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $51,944‡ |
| Paintings | 2015 | $9,446 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $8,833 |
| Photography | 2008 | $7,855‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $7,702 |
| Photography | 2016 | $7,065 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $6,753 |
‡ 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 Wolf Vostell worth?
Across 200 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wolf Vostell work is $686. The median Wolf Vostell print sells for $387 across 90 lots. The median Wolf Vostell work on paper sells for $747 across 46 lots. The median Wolf Vostell painting sells for $4,114 across 5 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Wolf Vostell prints typically sell for $187–$702 (the middle half of 60 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Wolf Vostell work on papers typically sell for $482–$842 (the middle half of 29 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 Vostell print?
Based on 90 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wolf Vostell print is $387. 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 Vostell's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Wolf Vostell print is $65,087.
What is the average price of a Wolf Vostell work on paper?
Based on 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wolf Vostell work on paper is $747. 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 Vostell's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Wolf Vostell work on paper is $8,833.
What is the average price of a Wolf Vostell painting?
Based on 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wolf Vostell painting is $4,114.
What is Wolf Vostell's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Wolf Vostell painting is $9,446.
What is the average price of a medium Wolf Vostell print?
Based on 60 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Wolf Vostell print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $454, 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 Wolf Vostell work on paper?
Based on 29 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Wolf Vostell work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $653, 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 Vostell's auction record?
Wolf Vostell's auction record is $65,087, set in 2024.
See the full Wolf Vostell record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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