What is a Wolf Vostell work worth?
1932–1998 · Price guide from past auction results
Based on 81 priced auction sales, works by Wolf Vostell have sold for a median of $1,619Sign up free to see. Half of them sold between $552Sign up free to see and $7,651Sign up free to see. In the last five years the median was $630Sign up free to see across 21 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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Wolf Vostell prices by medium
- Auction results
- 89
- Sold rate
- 91%
- Active at auction
- 2002–2026
- Median price
- $1.6kSign up free to see
- Record price
- $59.8kSign up free to see B 52 Lippenstiftbomber, Van Ham, Nov 2024
| Medium | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prints | 31 | $411–$4.3kSign up free to see | $552Sign up free to see |
| Paintings | 19 | $2.8k–$9.2kSign up free to see | $6.1kSign up free to see |
| Works on Paper | 16 | $546–$1.5kSign up free to see | $767Sign up free to see |
| Photographs | 3 | $1.2k–$9.8kSign up free to see | $3kSign up free to see |
| Sculpture | 2 | $3.7k–$4kSign up free to see | $3.8kSign up free to see |
Top auction houses: Van Ham (29), Lempertz (23), Ketterer Kunst (14)
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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) | 9 | $563–$2.6kSign up free to see | $563Sign up free to see |
| Mid-size (30–75 cm) | 32 | $433–$1.8kSign up free to see | $658Sign up free to see |
| Large (75–150 cm) | 28 | $1.2k–$10.5kSign up free to see | $3.2kSign up free to see |
| Very large (over 150 cm) | 4 | $6.7k–$10.7kSign up free to see | $8.6kSign up free to see |
Recent Wolf Vostell sales
- Bach Partita, Mixed media — $300Sign up free to see, Ketterer Kunst, Apr 15, 2026
- ohne Titel, Colored crayon drawing — $715Sign up free to see, Ketterer Kunst, Feb 15, 2026
- B 52 Lippenstiftbomber, Mischtechnik (Serigrafie und 16 Lippenstifte) auf Karton, in Objektrahmen — $59,774Sign up free to see, Van Ham, Nov 27, 2024
- Vietnam Sinfonie, screenprint in colors — $189Sign up free to see, Rago Auctions, Nov 1, 2024
- Salatkiste, Holzkiste, typografisch bedruckt, mit getrockneten Salatblättern bzw. typografis — $3,666Sign up free to see, Grisebach, Sep 8, 2024
- Luftpumpen-Museum, Serigrafie auf Karton — $212Sign up free to see, Van Ham, Jun 26, 2024
- Cadillac-Brunnen, Farbsoffset auf Wellpappe, zwei ineinander gesteckte Teile — $169Sign up free to see, Van Ham, Jun 26, 2024
- Hradschin, Prag, screenprint in colors — $315Sign up free to see, Rago Auctions, Apr 8, 2024
Questions about Wolf Vostell prices
What is a Wolf Vostell work worth?
Based on 81 priced auction sales recorded by ArtSell, works by Wolf Vostell have sold for a median of $1,619, and half of them sold between $552 and $7,651. 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 Wolf Vostell sold at auction?
The highest price in ArtSell’s records is $59,774 for “B 52 Lippenstiftbomber” at Van Ham in November 2024.
Which Wolf Vostell medium sells for the most?
By median price, paintings lead with $6,058 (19 sales).
How often do Wolf Vostell works sell at auction?
91% of the 89 lots recorded between 2002 and 2026 sold.
How can I sell a Wolf Vostell work?
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Of the 89 lots by Wolf Vostell recorded at auction between 2002 and 2026, 81 found a buyer (91%).
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