Adolph von Menzel Watercolors: Auction Prices

German · 1815–1905

ArtSell has recorded 11 auction results for Adolph von Menzel watercolors between 2006 and 2023, of which 10 sold (91% sell-through). Prices realised range from $11,877 to $422,915, with a median of $55,010 across 10 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). The highest recorded price is $422,915 for “Das Chorgestühl im Dom zu Mainz” at Ketterer Kunst in 2006.

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1. 
   Skizzenbuch, 1859-1861

   Watercolor · ed. 20/55

   15 x 7.5 cm

   Kornfeld · Jun 15, 2023 · Lot 397
   CHF 13,000≈ $14,409≈ £11,394≈ €13,318HammerSign up free to seeEst. CHF 12,000–View at Kornfeld ↗
2. 
   Zwei Nonnen im Klosterhof, Um 1870

   Watercolor

   5.5 x 9.2 cm (2.1 x 3.6 in)

   Ketterer Kunst · Nov 24, 2017 · Lot 33
   €10,000≈ $11,877≈ £8,912Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €7,000–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
3. 
   Illustration for the “Days of the King

   Watercolor · Paper

   5-1/4" x 3-1/2". Overall: 14-3/4" x 12-3/4"

   James D. Julia · Aug 16, 2017 · Lot 1596
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $2,000–3,000View at James D. Julia ↗
4. 
   Kristallkronleuchter („Studie zum Flötenkonzert“), 1852

   Watercolor

   48 × 31 cm

   Grisebach · Nov 30, 2016 · Lot 178
   €237,500≈ $252,581≈ £202,470Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €120,000–140,000View at Grisebach ↗
5. 
   Junge Frau im Biedermeierkleid. (Vor) 1850

   Watercolor · Paper

   17,9 × 14,8 cm

   Grisebach · Jun 3, 2015 · Lot 247
   €75,000≈ $83,505≈ £54,564Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €20,000–30,000View at Grisebach ↗
6. 
   Frauenhände, einen Schirm aufspannend. (Nach) 1885

   Watercolor

   13,9 × 10,7 cm

   Grisebach · Nov 26, 2014 · Lot 191
   €13,125≈ $16,373≈ £10,381Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,500–2,000View at Grisebach ↗
7. 
   Studienblatt (Zwei Männer, oben rechts eventuell Bismarck und drei Hände, eine mit Fächer)

   Watercolor

   17 × 13 cm

   Grisebach · Nov 26, 2014 · Lot 190
   €25,000≈ $31,188≈ £19,774Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €2,000–3,000View at Grisebach ↗
8. 
   Blick aus dem Atelierfenster in der Marienstraße

   Watercolor · Paper

   33,5 x 23cm

   Van Ham · Nov 16, 2012 · Lot 678
   €38,700≈ $49,323≈ £31,054Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €8,000–View at Van Ham ↗
9. 
   Selbstbildnis im Kasseler Atelier, 1847

   Watercolor

   17,5 × 13,7 cm

   Grisebach · May 30, 2012 · Lot 137
   €48,800≈ $60,697≈ £38,931Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €20,000–25,000View at Grisebach ↗
10. 
    Tochter des Justizministers Maercker, 1848

    Watercolor · Paper

    22,2 × 18,1 cm

    Grisebach · Nov 27, 2009 · Lot 3
    €72,590≈ $108,290≈ £65,990Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €60,000–80,000View at Grisebach ↗
11. 
    Das Chorgestühl im Dom zu Mainz, 1869

    Watercolor

    22,6 : 28,9 cm (8,8 : 11,3 in)

    Ketterer Kunst · Oct 28, 2006 · Lot 464.10
    €333,450≈ $422,915≈ £223,611Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €100,000–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗

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