Sebastian Münster Woodcuts & Linocuts: Value & Auction Prices

1488–1552

ArtSell has recorded 16 auction results for Sebastian Münster woodcuts & linocuts between 2008 and 2024, and 6 of them sold (38%). Across 6 sales with a published price, the typical result was $110Sign up free to see to $139Sign up free to see (median $112Sign up free to see). Map of the British Isles holds the top price on file: $157Sign up free to see at Toovey's (February 2019). Most results come from Schmidt Kunstauktionen Dresden (7), Maison Bibelot (5) and Bertolami Fine Art (1).

£120≈ $157≈ €138Sign uprecord priceMap of the British IslesToovey's16auction results2008–2024years recorded38%sold$112Sign up free to seemedian price

Sebastian Münster woodcuts & linocuts: key figures

Auction results
16
Sold rate
38%
Active at auction
2008–2024
Median price
$112Sign up free to see
Record price
$157Sign up free to see Map of the British Isles, Toovey's, Feb 2019

Top auction houses: Schmidt Kunstauktionen Dresden (7), Maison Bibelot (5), Bertolami Fine Art (1)

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  1. 16th-century map of the Rhine River. Hand-colored by Sebastian Münster, woodcut map, offered Jul 2025
    16th-century map of the Rhine River. Hand-colored
    Woodcut / linocut
    12 3/4 x 15 3/4 in
    Vallot Auctioneers · · Lot 93
    Result not publishedEst. $200–400View at Vallot Auctioneers ↗
  2. Florence Venice by Sebastian Münster, woodcut, offered Nov 2024
    Florence Venice
    Woodcut / linocut
    Pandolfini · · Lot 76
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €200–300View at Pandolfini ↗
  3. Taprobana Island (Sri Lanka) by Sebastian Münster, 1574, Woodcut, offered Nov 2024
    Taprobana Island (Sri Lanka), 1574
    Woodcut / linocut
    Bertolami Fine Art · · Lot 507
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €250–500View at Bertolami Fine Art ↗
  4. [Der Statt Rom boden und circkel sampt der mauren und porten] (circa 1550) by Sebastian Münster, Wood engraving, offered Oct 2024
    [Der Statt Rom boden und circkel sampt der mauren und porten] (circa 1550)
    Woodcut / linocut · Panel
    38x39 cm
    Maison Bibelot · · Lot 98
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €30–40View at Maison Bibelot ↗
  5. Das Under Buch von dem Berg Etna by Sebastian Münster, colored woodcut, offered May 2024
    Das Under Buch von dem Berg Etna
    Woodcut / linocut
    46.5x36.5 cm
    Maison Bibelot · · Lot 15
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €40–60View at Maison Bibelot ↗
  6. Lindau am Bodensee by Sebastian Münster, Holzschnitt, sold Mar 2022
    Lindau am Bodensee
    Woodcut / linocut
    Blattmaße ca. 30 x 36,5 cm
    Auktionshaus Mehlis · · Lot 3675
  7. Syracuse - Sicily by Sebastian Münster, two woodcut prints, offered Feb 2022
    Syracuse - Sicily
    Woodcut / linocut
    32.2x21.4 cm
    Maison Bibelot · · Lot 26
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €100–120View at Maison Bibelot ↗
  8. Four pages from Universal Cosmography 1544-1628 by Sebastian Münster, containing three woodcuts with watercolors, offered Feb 2022
    Four pages from Universal Cosmography 1544-1628
    Woodcut / linocut
    36.5x23.5 cm
    Maison Bibelot · · Lot 25
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €100–1,500View at Maison Bibelot ↗
  9. Europa Regina by Sebastian Münster, watercoloured woodcut print, offered Feb 2022
    Europa Regina
    Woodcut / linocut
    32x20,5 cm
    Maison Bibelot · · Lot 24
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €100–150View at Maison Bibelot ↗
  10. Sumatra ein grosse Insel / so von den alten Geographen Taprobana genennt worden by Sebastian Münster, Nach 1588, Holzschnitt auf leichtem Bütten, sold Mar 2020
    Sumatra ein grosse Insel / so von den alten Geographen Taprobana genennt worden, Nach 1588
    Woodcut / linocut · Paper
    Stk. 30,5 x 36,3 cm, Bl. 33,6 x 40,8 cm
    Schmidt Kunstauktionen Dresden · · Lot 225
    €100≈ $110≈ £90HammerSign up free to seeEst. €150–View at Schmidt Kunstauktionen Dresden ↗
  11. Sumatra ein grosse Insel / so von den alten Geographen Taprobana genennet worden by Sebastian Münster, Nach 1588, Holzschnitt auf leichtem Bütten, offered Sep 2019
    Sumatra ein grosse Insel / so von den alten Geographen Taprobana genennet worden, Nach 1588
    Woodcut / linocut · Paper
    Stk. 30,5 x 36,3 cm, Bl. 33,6 x 40,8 cm
    Schmidt Kunstauktionen Dresden · · Lot 251
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €180–View at Schmidt Kunstauktionen Dresden ↗
  12. Il Cusco Citta Principale della Provincia del Peru by Sebastian Münster, Nach 1556, Holzschnitt auf leichtem Bütten, sold Sep 2019
    Il Cusco Citta Principale della Provincia del Peru, Nach 1556
    Woodcut / linocut · Paper
    Stk. 27 x 37,5 cm, Bl. 30 x 40 cm
    Schmidt Kunstauktionen Dresden · · Lot 250
    €100≈ $110≈ £88HammerSign up free to seeEst. €120–View at Schmidt Kunstauktionen Dresden ↗
  13. Map of the British Isles by Sebastian Münster, woodcut on laid paper, sold Feb 2019
    Map of the British Isles
    Woodcut / linocut · Paper
    30cm x 40cm
    Toovey's · · Lot 127
    £120≈ $157≈ €138HammerSign up free to seeView at Toovey's ↗
  14. Von den Nortgoew by Sebastian Münster, Holzschnitte, altkoloriert, offered Mar 2013
    Von den Nortgoew
    Woodcut / linocut
    13,5 x 16 cm, Ra. 30 x 32 cm/ ca. 7,5 x 16,5 cm, Ra. 23,8 x 32,5 cm
    Schmidt Kunstauktionen Dresden · · Lot 141
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €150–View at Schmidt Kunstauktionen Dresden ↗
  15. Misena Hermundurorum urbs. by Sebastian Münster, Holzschnitt auf Bütten, offered Dec 2011
    Misena Hermundurorum urbs.
    Woodcut / linocut · Paper
    15,8 x 38,7 cm, Bl. 30 x 38,5 cm
    Schmidt Kunstauktionen Dresden · · Lot 160
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €230–View at Schmidt Kunstauktionen Dresden ↗
  16. MISENA HERMUNDURORUM URBS by Sebastian Münster, Um 1550, Holzschnitt, sold Sep 2009
    MISENA HERMUNDURORUM URBS, Um 1550
    Woodcut / linocut
    Bl. 36,6 x 44 cm
    Schmidt Kunstauktionen Dresden · · Lot 211
    €100≈ $147≈ £90HammerSign up free to seeEst. €150–View at Schmidt Kunstauktionen Dresden ↗
  17. (zugeschr.), Ansicht der Stadt Dresden. 16. Jh by Sebastian Münster, Holzschnitt, koloriert, sold Sep 2008
    (zugeschr.), Ansicht der Stadt Dresden. 16. Jh
    Woodcut / linocut
    Stk. 12,7 x 15,5 cm, Bl. 17,5 x 19,4 cm
    Schmidt Kunstauktionen Dresden · · Lot 225

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