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# Wolfgang Hutter (1928–2014)

## What is Wolfgang Hutter’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 486 auction results for Wolfgang Hutter at 6 houses since 2009. Over the last 24 months the median price was $628 including buyer’s premium (middle half $248–$19,323, n=7). The auction record is $306,421 for Die Witwe (II), oil on hardboard (2013, Dorotheum). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Die Witwe (II), oil on hardboard, 1928 | — | $306,421 | Dorotheum | May 2013 |
| 2 | Ein Sonnenuntergang, 1985 | Oil on plate; framed | $112,778 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Dec 2020 |
| 3 | Lovers (II), 1976 | Oil on canvas on wooden panel; framed | $82,704 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Jun 2026 |
| 4 | Lovers (II), 1976 | Oil on canvas on wooden panel; framed | $82,410 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Dec 2018 |
| 5 | Liebespaar, 1950 | Oil on hardboard; framed | $33,082 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Jun 2026 |
| 6 | Liebespaar, 1950 | Oil on hardboard; framed | $32,987 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Dec 2018 |
| 7 | Die Promenade, 1950 | Oil on panel | $31,735 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | May 2021 |
| 8 | Die Wolke mit den drei Schmetterlingen, 2001 | Oil on canvas; framed | $30,074 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Dec 2020 |
| 9 | Ohne Titel (Phantastische Landschaft), 1967 | Oil on canvas | $22,546 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2019 |
| 10 | Girl in a red coat, 1987 | Oil on panel; framed | $21,052 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Jun 2016 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 22 | $11,654 |
| Works on paper | 9 | $2,321 |
| Prints | 11 | $333 |
| Other | 26 | $199 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 12 | $18,792 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 25 | $5,565 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 486 results from 6 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Wolfgang Hutter is an Austrian artist with 728 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $217. 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 Hutter is recorded as sold in 2026 for $545; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**3 Wolfgang Hutter works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Wolfgang Hutter work worth?

Across 381 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wolfgang Hutter work is $217.

The median Wolfgang Hutter painting sells for $11,654 across 16 lots.

The median Wolfgang Hutter print sells for $174 across 15 lots.

The median Wolfgang Hutter work on paper sells for $2,105 across 3 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 | 17 | $174‡ | $4,511 | 88.2% | 2025-06-05 |
| Paintings | 17 | $11,654 | $112,778 | 94.1% | 2026-06-13 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $2,105 | $3,007 | — | 2021-05-05 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 25 | $16,809‡ | $306,421 | — | 2026-06-13 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Wolfgang Hutter's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (17 lots) median $174 with 88.2% sell-through. Paintings (17 lots) median $11,654, record $112,778. A typical Wolfgang Hutter painting sells for around 67× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 25 lots) the median is $16,809.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $217–$1,455‡ | $217‡ | $1,527‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $118–$274‡ | $152‡ | $4,511 |

‡ 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) | 9 | $6,015–$9,891 | $7,519 | $21,052 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $15,037–$33,082 | $22,546 | $82,704 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2020 | $112,778 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $82,704 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $4,511 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $3,007 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $2,105 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $1,527‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Wolfgang Hutter worth?

Across 381 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wolfgang Hutter work is $217. The median Wolfgang Hutter painting sells for $11,654 across 16 lots. The median Wolfgang Hutter print sells for $174 across 15 lots. The median Wolfgang Hutter work on paper sells for $2,105 across 3 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 Hutter painting?

Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wolfgang Hutter painting is $11,654.

### What is Wolfgang Hutter's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Wolfgang Hutter painting is $112,778.

### What is the average price of a Wolfgang Hutter print?

Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wolfgang Hutter print is $174. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Wolfgang Hutter's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Wolfgang Hutter print is $4,511.

### What is Wolfgang Hutter's auction record?

Wolfgang Hutter's auction record is $306,421, set in 2013.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Wolfgang Hutter auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/wolfgang-hutter (updated 2026-11-02).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.