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# Wolfgang Ludwig (1923–2009)

Wolfgang Ludwig is a German artist with 10 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $705. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Wolfgang Ludwig is recorded as sold in 2024 for $705; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Wolfgang Ludwig work worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wolfgang Ludwig work is $705.

The median Wolfgang Ludwig print sells for $518 across 5 lots.

The median Wolfgang Ludwig painting sells for $6,207 across 2 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 6 | $518‡ | $4,375 | 83.3% | 2025-11-25 |
| Paintings | 2 | $6,207‡ | $10,408 | — | 2022-11-23 |

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

Wolfgang Ludwig's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (6 lots) median $518 with 83.3% sell-through. Paintings (2 lots) median $6,207, record $10,408. A typical Wolfgang Ludwig painting sells for around 12× the price of a typical print.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $10,408 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $4,375 |
| Paintings | 2006 | $2,006‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $1,989‡ |

‡ 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 Ludwig worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wolfgang Ludwig work is $705. The median Wolfgang Ludwig print sells for $518 across 5 lots. The median Wolfgang Ludwig painting sells for $6,207 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Wolfgang Ludwig's auction record is $10,408, set in 2022.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.