What is a Ludwig Mies van der Rohe work worth?
1886–1969 · Price guide from past auction results
Based on 338 priced auction sales, works by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe have sold for a median of $3,000Sign up free to see. Half of them sold between $1,585Sign up free to see and $5,006Sign up free to see. In the last five years the median was $2,479Sign up free to see across 189 sales. These are past auction results, not a valuation: medium, size, condition and provenance all change what a particular work brings.
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Ludwig Mies van der Rohe prices by medium
- Auction results
- 356
- Sold rate
- 95%
- Active at auction
- 2001–2026
- Median price
- $3kSign up free to see
- Record price
- $127kSign up free to see Gläserner Wolkenkratzer. Modell mit Staffage von Oskar Herzog, Grisebach, Nov 2009
| Medium | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 122 | $1.3k–$4.9kSign up free to see | $3kSign up free to see |
| Photographs | 15 | $6.1k–$43kSign up free to see | $10.6kSign up free to see |
| Works on Paper | 13 | $4.8k–$9.9kSign up free to see | $6.8kSign up free to see |
| Paintings | 2 | $2.5k–$8.1kSign up free to see | $5.3kSign up free to see |
Top auction houses: Wright (139), Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) (39), Rago Auctions (38)
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Typical range is the middle half of priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). Past auction results, not a valuation.
Prices by size
| Size (longest side) | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small (under 30 cm) | 17 | $6.1k–$33.9kSign up free to see | $8.9kSign up free to see |
| Mid-size (30–75 cm) | 50 | $1.1k–$5.1kSign up free to see | $2.5kSign up free to see |
| Large (75–150 cm) | 170 | $1.6k–$4.5kSign up free to see | $2.8kSign up free to see |
| Very large (over 150 cm) | 19 | $2.8k–$5.3kSign up free to see | $4.3kSign up free to see |
Recent Ludwig Mies van der Rohe sales
- Barcelona chairs, pair, leather upholstery, stainless steel — $6,400Sign up free to see, Wright, Aug 13, 2026
- Early MR 30/5 chairs, pair, leather, chrome-plated steel — $5,376Sign up free to see, Wright, Aug 13, 2026
- Leather MR10 Chairs 20th Cent., Depth 20 4 PCS, Cantilever chairs with black leather — $900Sign up free to see, DuMouchelles, Jul 24, 2026
- Barcelona ottoman, leather upholstery, stainless steel — $704Sign up free to see, Wright, Jul 23, 2026
- Barcelona chairs, pair, leather, stainless steel — $2,926Sign up free to see, Wright, Jul 23, 2026
- Coffee Table, steel — $750Sign up free to see, Abell Auction Company, Jul 16, 2026
- 'Barcelona' Chairs + Ottoman (3), Flat steel — $1,500Sign up free to see, Billings, Jun 20, 2026
- 'MR' Chairs (10), late 20th century Chrome-plated tubular steel — $1,800Sign up free to see, Billings, Jun 20, 2026
Questions about Ludwig Mies van der Rohe prices
What is a Ludwig Mies van der Rohe work worth?
Based on 338 priced auction sales recorded by ArtSell, works by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe have sold for a median of $3,000, and half of them sold between $1,585 and $5,006. Medium, size, condition, subject and provenance all affect the price of a particular work; these are past auction results, not a valuation.
What is the most expensive work by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe sold at auction?
The highest price in ArtSell’s records is $127,335 for “Gläserner Wolkenkratzer. Modell mit Staffage von Oskar Herzog” at Grisebach in November 2009.
Which Ludwig Mies van der Rohe medium sells for the most?
By median price, photographs lead with $10,622 (15 sales).
How often do Ludwig Mies van der Rohe works sell at auction?
95% of the 356 lots recorded between 2001 and 2026 sold.
How can I sell a Ludwig Mies van der Rohe work?
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Of the 356 lots by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe recorded at auction between 2001 and 2026, 339 found a buyer (95%).
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