What is a Ludwig von Hofmann work on paper worth?
1861–1945 · Price guide from past auction results
Based on 149 priced auction sales, works by Ludwig von Hofmann have sold for a median of $1,663Sign up free to see. Half of them sold between $287Sign up free to see and $7,111Sign up free to see. For works on paper alone, the median is $1,598Sign up free to see across 93 sales. In the last five years the median was $3,636Sign up free to see across 28 sales. These are past auction results, not a valuation: medium, size, condition and provenance all change what a particular work brings.
Ludwig von Hofmann prices by medium
- Auction results
- 185
- Sold rate
- 81%
- Active at auction
- 2001–2026
- Median price
- $1.7kSign up free to see
- Record price
- $419kSign up free to see Frühlingssturm, Grisebach, Jun 2016
| Medium | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 93 | $429–$4.4kSign up free to see | $1.6kSign up free to see |
| Paintings | 30 | $12.6k–$38.9kSign up free to see | $22.4kSign up free to see |
| Prints | 26 | $108–$251Sign up free to see | $148Sign up free to see |
Top auction houses: Schmidt Kunstauktionen Dresden (81), Ketterer Kunst (50), Grisebach (35)
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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) | 28 | $124–$2.7kSign up free to see | $251Sign up free to see |
| Mid-size (30–75 cm) | 97 | $410–$5.1kSign up free to see | $1.6kSign up free to see |
| Large (75–150 cm) | 15 | $18.2k–$34.7kSign up free to see | $22.3kSign up free to see |
| Very large (over 150 cm) | 6 | $44.8k–$197kSign up free to see | $66kSign up free to see |
Recent Ludwig von Hofmann sales
- Hessische Kunstausstellung Darmstadt Mathildenhöhe, poster — $279Sign up free to see, Van Sabben Poster Auctions, Jun 27, 2026
- Tanzgruppe, Farbholzschnitt auf feinem, weißen Japan — $459Sign up free to see, Schmidt Kunstauktionen Dresden, Jun 20, 2026
- Reiter und Pferde am Wasser, Kreide und Aquarell auf dünnem gelblichem Papier — $3,524Sign up free to see, Grisebach, Mar 8, 2026
- Vier Frauen im Gespräch. 1. Viertel 20. Jh, Aquarell und Kohlestiftzeichnung — $2,197Sign up free to see, Schmidt Kunstauktionen Dresden, Nov 8, 2025
- Angelnde Knaben, Oil on canvas — $31,432Sign up free to see, Lempertz, May 31, 2025
- Entwurf für einen Spiegel, Schwarze, goldene, silberne, grüne und blaue Kreide auf Karton — $429Sign up free to see, Van Ham, May 17, 2024
- Frauen am Meer, Öl auf Leinwand — $22,212Sign up free to see, Grisebach, Nov 30, 2023
- Stehender weiblicher Akt, Öl auf zwei zusammengenähten Leinwänden — $34,706Sign up free to see, Grisebach, Nov 30, 2023
Questions about Ludwig von Hofmann prices
What is a Ludwig von Hofmann work on paper worth?
Based on 149 priced auction sales recorded by ArtSell, works by Ludwig von Hofmann have sold for a median of $1,663, and half of them sold between $287 and $7,111. For works on paper alone the median is $1,598 (93 sales). 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 von Hofmann sold at auction?
The highest price in ArtSell’s records is $419,025 for “Frühlingssturm” at Grisebach in June 2016.
Which Ludwig von Hofmann medium sells for the most?
By median price, paintings lead with $22,434 (30 sales).
How often do Ludwig von Hofmann works sell at auction?
81% of the 185 lots recorded between 2001 and 2026 sold.
How can I sell a Ludwig von Hofmann work on paper?
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Of the 185 lots by Ludwig von Hofmann recorded at auction between 2001 and 2026, 149 found a buyer (81%).
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