Wols (1913–1951)
Wols is a German artist with 48 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $2,244. 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 Wols is recorded as sold in 2025 for $15,957; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Wols on OpeningBid →What is a Wols work worth?
Across 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wols work is $2,244.
The median Wols print sells for $1,815 across 10 lots.
The median Wols work on paper sells for $28,239 across 14 lots.
The median Wols photograph sells for $394 across 4 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 | 15 | $1,815‡ | $6,346 | 66.7% | 2022-12-02 |
| Paintings | 1 | $31,232 | $31,232 | — | 2010-02-12 |
| Works on Paper | 14 | $28,239‡ | $101,807 | — | 2025-12-04 |
| Photography | 9 | $394‡ | $827‡ | 44.4% | 2021-06-16 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Wols's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (15 lots) median $1,815 with 66.7% sell-through. Paintings (1 lots) median $31,232, record $31,232. A typical Wols painting sells for around 17× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $1,554–$2,423‡ | $1,937‡ | $6,346 |
‡ 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) | 12 | $23,452–$41,105‡ | $31,308‡ | $101,807 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $101,807 |
| Works on Paper | 2003 | $67,195 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $31,232 |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $6,346 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $2,961‡ |
| Photography | 2013 | $827‡ |
| Photography | 2009 | $432‡ |
‡ 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 Wols worth?
Across 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wols work is $2,244. The median Wols print sells for $1,815 across 10 lots. The median Wols work on paper sells for $28,239 across 14 lots. The median Wols photograph sells for $394 across 4 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 Wols print?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wols print is $1,815. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Wols's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Wols print is $6,346.
What is the average price of a Wols work on paper?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wols work on paper is $28,239. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Wols's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Wols work on paper is $101,807.
What is the average price of a small Wols work on paper?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Wols work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $31,308, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Wols's auction record?
Wols's auction record is $101,807, set in 2014.
See the full Wols record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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