Michael Wolf

German · 1954–2019 · Photographer

Michael Wolf was a German born artist and photographer who captured daily life in big cities. His work takes place primarily in Hong Kong and Paris and focuses on architectural… (Wikipedia)

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  1. Michael Wolf, Architecture of Density #119, 2009, Chromogenic print, flush-mountedArchitecture of Density #119Phillips · £18,750≈ $25,296≈ €21,472Sign up to see
  2. Michael Wolf, Industrial #1, 2005, Chromogenic print, flush-mountedIndustrial #1Phillips · £17,500≈ $22,815≈ €20,500Sign up to see
  3. Michael Wolf, Industrial #1 from Architecture of Density, 2006, Chromogenic print, mountedIndustrial #1 from Architecture of DensityPhillips · £6,350≈ $8,037≈ €7,397Sign up to see

Michael Wolf’s highest prices recorded at auction, ranked in US dollars at each sale-date exchange rate and shown in the currency of the sale (with the buyer’s premium where the house publishes it).

ArtSell has recorded 13 auction results for Michael Wolf between 2013 and 2024, of which 11 sold (85%). Recorded sale prices range from $1.7kSign up free to see to $25.3kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $25.3kSign up free to see for Architecture of Density #119 at Phillips in May 2018. The most common medium is photographs (11 lots). Most results come from Phillips (8), Rago Auctions (1) and Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) (1).

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  1. Michael Wolf, Night #10, 2006, Lightjet C-print
    Night #10, 2006
    Photograph
    48 h x 60 w in (122 x 152 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 254
    $5,292≈ £4,075≈ €4,889Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  2. Michael Wolf, Night #10, 2006, Lightjet C-print
    Night #10, 2006
    Photograph
    48 h x 60 w in (122 x 152 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 201
    $4,032≈ £3,148≈ €3,725Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  3. Michael Wolf, Transparent City #88, 2007, Chromogenic print, on photo paper flush-mounted to board (as issued)
    Transparent City #88, 2007
    Photograph · Paper · ed. 7/25
    S. 22 x 28 in. (55.9 x 71.1 cm) overall 24 x 30 in. (61 x 76.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 144
    $1,651≈ £1,306≈ €1,544Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at Phillips ↗
  4. Michael Wolf, Industrial #1 from Architecture of Density, 2006, Chromogenic print, mounted
    Industrial #1 from Architecture of Density, 2006
    Photograph · ed. 4/9
    Image: 122 x 152 cm (48 x 59 7/8 in.) Frame: 129 x 159.5 cm (50 3/4 x 62 3/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 30
    £6,350≈ $8,037≈ €7,397Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
  5. Michael Wolf, Night #10, 2006, C-print on Kodak Endura paper, Lamda process
    Night #10, 2006
    Photograph · Paper
    27 h x 34 w in (69 x 86 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 177
    $5,040≈ £4,161≈ €4,781Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Wright ↗
  6. Michael Wolf, Transparent City #87A, 2007, Chromogenic print
    Transparent City #87A, 2007
    Photograph · ed. 4/9
    47 3/4 x 59 5/8 in. (121.3 x 151.4 cm) Overall 50 x 62 1/8 in. (127 x 157.8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 297
    $7,620≈ £6,199≈ €7,186Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–9,000View at Phillips ↗
  7. Michael Wolf, tc06, from Transparent City, 2007-09, Chromogenic Print
    tc06, from Transparent City, 2007-09
    Photograph · ed. 21/50
    I. 18 x 14 in. (45.7 x 35.6 cm) S. 20 x 16 in. (50.8 x 40.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 355
    $2,250≈ £1,754≈ €2,026Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,500View at Phillips ↗
  8. Michael Wolf, Untitled, b.1954) 'ARCHITECTURE OF DENSITY # 99' Chromogenic digital print
    Untitled
    Photograph · ed. 3/9
    Sworders · · Lot 475
    £4,200≈ $5,345≈ €4,693HammerSign up free to seeEst. £5,000–7,000View at Sworders ↗
  9. Michael Wolf, Architecture of Density #119, 2009, Chromogenic print, flush-mounted
    Architecture of Density #119, 2009
    Photograph · ed. 3/3
    Image: 177 x 239.6 cm (69 5/8 x 94 3/8 in.) Frame: 186 x 248.5 cm (73 1/4 x 97 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 29
    £18,750≈ $25,296≈ €21,472Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
  10. Michael Wolf, Industrial #1, 2005, Chromogenic print, flush-mounted
    Industrial #1, 2005
    Photograph · ed. 2/3
    Image/Sheet: 178.1 x 220.9 cm (70 1/8 x 86 7/8 in.) Frame: 183.3 x 227.6 cm (72 1/8 x 89 5/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 80
    £17,500≈ $22,815≈ €20,500Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗

Michael Wolf photographs (11)

Michael Wolf: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Michael Wolf at auction?

$25,296Sign up free to see, for Architecture of Density #119 at Phillips (May 2018) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Michael Wolf?

The median sale price is $5.3kSign up free to see across 11 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Michael Wolf have sold at auction?

11 of 13 recorded lots sold between 2013 and 2024.

Which auction houses sell Michael Wolf?

Phillips, Rago Auctions and Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) account for the most recorded results. Phillips · Rago Auctions · Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA)

About Michael Wolf

Michael Wolf was a German born artist and photographer who captured daily life in big cities. His work takes place primarily in Hong Kong and Paris and focuses on architectural patterns and structures, as well as the documentation of human life and interaction in the city. Wolf has published multiple photo books, has had his work exhibited widely around the world, has permanent collections across Germany and the United States, and has won three World Press Photo Awards from 2005 to 2011.

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