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Wenceslaus Hollar

Czech · 1607–1677 · Painter, Printmaker

Wenceslaus Hollar was a Czech engraver, etcher and painter. He spent much of his life in England. He often created cityscapes and landscapes, including vedutas. He was born in… (Wikipedia)

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65lots offered2003–2026years recorded65%sold (40)$413Sign up free to seemedian price

Record prices

  1. Wenceslaus Hollar, Two Vistas of London – Before and After the Fire, 1666, EtchingTwo Vistas of London – Before and After the FireArthouse Hejtmánek · CZK 120,000≈ $5,207≈ £3,952≈ €4,701Sign up to see
  2. Wenceslaus Hollar, Large Prospectus of Prague from Petrin Hill, 1649, etching, paperLarge Prospectus of Prague from Petrin HillArthouse Hejtmánek · CZK 75,000≈ $3,123≈ £2,465≈ €2,977Sign up to see
  3. Wenceslaus Hollar, A Large View of Prague, 1649, copper engraving, paperA Large View of PragueArthouse Hejtmánek · CZK 65,000≈ $2,867≈ £2,245≈ €2,639Sign up to see

Wenceslaus Hollar’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 62 auction results for Wenceslaus Hollar between 2003 and 2026, of which 40 sold (65%). A further 3 lots were offered at auction without a published result. Recorded sale prices range from $65Sign up free to see to $5.2kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $5.2kSign up free to see for Two Vistas of London – Before and After the Fire at Arthouse Hejtmánek in December 2019. The most common medium is etchings (40 lots). Most results come from Schmidt Kunstauktionen Dresden (17), Ketterer Kunst (15) and Sloans & Kenyon (8).

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  1. Wenceslaus Hollar, After LEONARDO DA VINCI (Italian, Vinci 1452–1519 Amboise), etching
    After LEONARDO DA VINCI (Italian, Vinci 1452–1519 Amboise)
    Etching
    7.5 x 7.8cm (mounted, unframed)
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 58
    A$500≈ $361≈ £266≈ €311Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$500–800View at Leonard Joel ↗
  2. Wenceslaus Hollar, Teichlandschaft, Kupferstich auf schwachem Bütten
    Teichlandschaft
    Engraving · Paper
    Blattmaße ca. 18 x 24,5 cm
    Auktionshaus Mehlis · · Lot 3556
    €100≈ $117≈ £87HammerSign up free to seeView at Auktionshaus Mehlis ↗
  3. Wenceslaus Hollar, Session of the London Parliament - Verdict on Earl Stafford, 1643, copper engraving, paper
    Session of the London Parliament - Verdict on Earl Stafford, 1643
    Engraving · Paper
    24 x 26,5 cm
    Arthouse Hejtmánek · · Lot 118
    CZK 6,500≈ $281≈ £218≈ €261HammerSign up free to seeView at Arthouse Hejtmánek ↗
  4. Wenceslaus Hollar, Large Prospectus of Prague from Petrin Hill, 1649, etching, paper
    Large Prospectus of Prague from Petrin Hill, 1649
    Etching · Paper
    29 x 113 cm
    Arthouse Hejtmánek · · Lot 10
    CZK 75,000≈ $3,123≈ £2,465≈ €2,977HammerSign up free to seeView at Arthouse Hejtmánek ↗
  5. Wenceslaus Hollar, Head of a Cat, (Pennington 2109), 1646, etching
    Head of a Cat, (Pennington 2109), 1646
    Etching
    7 5/8 x 5 1/2 inches (sheet)
    Michaan's Auctions · · Lot 3251
    $584≈ £452≈ €537Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at Michaan's Auctions ↗
  6. Wenceslaus Hollar, A Large View of Prague, 1649, copper engraving, paper
    A Large View of Prague, 1649
    Engraving · Paper
    33 x 116 cm
    Arthouse Hejtmánek · · Lot 08
    CZK 65,000≈ $2,867≈ £2,245≈ €2,639HammerSign up free to seeView at Arthouse Hejtmánek ↗
  7. Wenceslaus Hollar, Trio of thee etchings of gentlewomen A Woman of Antwerp in domestic adornment, etching
    Trio of thee etchings of gentlewomen A Woman of Antwerp in domestic adornment
    Etching
    sheet 9.25 x 5.75 cm. (3 3/5 x 1 2/3 in.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 174
    $410≈ £323≈ €378Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $300–500View at Bonhams ↗
  8. Wenceslaus Hollar, The Fables Of Aesop, etchings
    The Fables Of Aesop
    Etching
    21.5 x 15.7cm
    Lawrences Auctioneers · · Lot 2
    £305≈ $390≈ €356HammerSign up free to seeEst. £200–View at Lawrences Auctioneers ↗
  9. Wenceslaus Hollar, Autumn, 1641, Etching, paper
    Autumn, 1641
    Etching · Paper
    In frame 24,5 x 17,5 cm
    Arthouse Hejtmánek · · Lot 256
    CZK 5,500≈ $244≈ £185≈ €222HammerSign up free to seeView at Arthouse Hejtmánek ↗
  10. Wenceslaus Hollar, Wenceslaus Hollar - Self-Portrait, 1649, Etching, paper
    Wenceslaus Hollar - Self-Portrait, 1649
    Etching · Paper
    16 x 11 cm
    Arthouse Hejtmánek · · Lot 29
    CZK 11,000≈ $515≈ £369≈ €431HammerSign up free to seeView at Arthouse Hejtmánek ↗
Also offered, result not published (3)

Lots by Wenceslaus Hollar that were offered at auction where the house did not publish whether they sold. Not counted in any statistics.

Wenceslaus Hollar prints (58)Wenceslaus Hollar etchings (40)Wenceslaus Hollar engravings (18)

Wenceslaus Hollar: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Wenceslaus Hollar at auction?

$5,207Sign up free to see, for Two Vistas of London – Before and After the Fire at Arthouse Hejtmánek (December 2019) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Wenceslaus Hollar?

The median sale price is $413Sign up free to see across 40 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Wenceslaus Hollar have sold at auction?

40 of 62 recorded lots sold between 2003 and 2026. 3 further lots were offered with no published result and are not counted.

Which auction houses sell Wenceslaus Hollar?

Schmidt Kunstauktionen Dresden, Ketterer Kunst and Sloans & Kenyon account for the most recorded results. Schmidt Kunstauktionen Dresden · Ketterer Kunst · Sloans & Kenyon

About Wenceslaus Hollar

Wenceslaus Hollar was a Czech engraver, etcher and painter. He spent much of his life in England. He often created cityscapes and landscapes, including vedutas. He was born in Prague, died in London, and was buried at St Margaret's Church, Westminster.

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In museum collections

  • Wenceslaus Hollar, Bride, from "Dance of Death"Bride, from "Dance of Death", [1651] late 18th century printing
    The Metropolitan Museum of Art · CC0
  • Wenceslaus Hollar, View of Lahnstein on the River RhineView of Lahnstein on the River Rhine, ca. 1636
    The Metropolitan Museum of Art · CC0
  • Wenceslaus Hollar, Prospect of Yorke Castle at Tangier, from ye Strand, and the North-West, from "Views of Tangier"Prospect of Yorke Castle at Tangier, from ye Strand, and the North-West, from "Views of Tangier", 1669–73
    The Metropolitan Museum of Art · CC0
  • Wenceslaus Hollar, Strasbourg, from "German Views"Strasbourg, from "German Views", 1663–65
    The Metropolitan Museum of Art · CC0

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