Wolfgang Adam Toepffer (1766–1847)
Wolfgang Adam Toepffer is a Swiss artist with 66 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $1,652. 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 Wolfgang Adam Toepffer is recorded as sold in 2025 for $4,312; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wolfgang Adam Toepffer work is $1,652.
The median Wolfgang Adam Toepffer work on paper sells for $1,295 across 26 lots.
The median Wolfgang Adam Toepffer painting sells for $4,079 across 18 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Wolfgang Adam Toepffer work on papers typically sell for $453–$1,639 (the middle half of 25 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 26 | $4,079†‡ | $93,717‡ | 69.2% | 2023-06-16 |
| Works on Paper | 39 | $1,295†‡ | $6,298 | 66.7% | 2025-06-11 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $45,577‡ | $93,717‡ | — | 2017-11-15 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $1,842–$8,236†‡ | $4,051†‡ | $29,629‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $12,623–$45,577†‡ | $15,698†‡ | $93,717‡ |
† 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) | 25 | $453–$1,639†‡ | $1,287†‡ | $6,298 |
† 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 | 2008 | $93,717‡ |
| Paintings | 2017 | $45,577‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $6,298 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $4,312‡ |
‡ 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 Wolfgang Adam Toepffer worth?
Across 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wolfgang Adam Toepffer work is $1,652. The median Wolfgang Adam Toepffer work on paper sells for $1,295 across 26 lots. The median Wolfgang Adam Toepffer painting sells for $4,079 across 18 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Wolfgang Adam Toepffer work on papers typically sell for $453–$1,639 (the middle half of 25 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 Wolfgang Adam Toepffer work on paper?
Based on 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wolfgang Adam Toepffer work on paper is $1,295. 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 Wolfgang Adam Toepffer's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Wolfgang Adam Toepffer work on paper is $6,298.
What is the average price of a Wolfgang Adam Toepffer painting?
Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wolfgang Adam Toepffer painting is $4,079. 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 Wolfgang Adam Toepffer's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Wolfgang Adam Toepffer painting is $93,717. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small Wolfgang Adam Toepffer work on paper?
Based on 25 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Wolfgang Adam Toepffer work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,287, 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 Wolfgang Adam Toepffer painting?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Wolfgang Adam Toepffer painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,051, 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 Wolfgang Adam Toepffer's auction record?
Wolfgang Adam Toepffer's auction record is $93,717, set in 2008. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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