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Wolfgang Tillmans

German · b. 1968 · Painter, Printmaker

Wolfgang Tillmans is a German fine-art photographer. His diverse body of work is distinguished by observation of his surroundings and an ongoing investigation of the… (Wikipedia)

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  1. Wolfgang Tillmans, Freischwimmer #84, 2004, c-print, in artist's frameFreischwimmer #84Phillips · £605,000≈ $784,746≈ €687,589Sign up to see
  2. Wolfgang Tillmans, Greifbar 27, 2014, chromogenic print mounted on aluminium, in artist's frameGreifbar 27Phillips · £465,000≈ $645,606≈ €519,770Sign up to see
  3. Wolfgang Tillmans, Einzelgänger VIII, 2003, c-print, in artist's frameEinzelgänger VIIIPhillips · £435,000≈ $568,763≈ €485,831Sign up to see

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ArtSell has recorded 370 auction results for Wolfgang Tillmans between 2003 and 2026, of which 349 sold (94%). Recorded sale prices range from $293Sign up free to see to $785kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $785kSign up free to see for Freischwimmer #84 at Phillips in June 2017. The most common medium is photographs (349 lots). Most results come from Phillips (234), Lempertz (47) and Van Ham (41).

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  1. Wolfgang Tillmans, Elternbesuch, 2022, inkjet print
    Elternbesuch, 2022
    Photograph · ed. 1/10
    12 x 16 in. (30.5 x 40.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 83
    $10,320≈ £7,704≈ €8,982Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–8,000View at Phillips ↗
  2. Wolfgang Tillmans, Faltenwurf TZK, 1996, Inkjet Print auf Papier, in Original-Kartonschachtel montiert
    Faltenwurf TZK, 1996
    Photograph
    29,8 × 41,4 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 2361
    €5,160≈ $5,981≈ £4,433Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,500–2,000View at Grisebach ↗
  3. Wolfgang Tillmans, Tate Modern Edition #29, 2016, photocopy print in colors
    Tate Modern Edition #29, 2016
    Print (other)
    16⅝ h x 11⅝ w in (42 x 30 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 280
    $2,816≈ £2,083≈ €2,424Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  4. Wolfgang Tillmans, Mental Picture #97, 2001, chromogenic print
    Mental Picture #97, 2001
    Photograph
    20 h x 16¼ w in (51 x 41 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 174
    $35,840≈ £26,970≈ €31,494Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  5. Wolfgang Tillmans, Ultrachrome, inkjet print on paper mounted on aluminum in artist's frame
    Ultrachrome
    Photograph · Paper · ed. 1/3
    27 5/8 x 36 1/4 in (70.2 x 92.1 cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 5
    $10,240≈ £7,781≈ €9,030Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $18,000–26,000View at Bonhams ↗
  6. Wolfgang Tillmans, Wald (Forest) (Briol III), 2008, Inkjet print, on wove paper, with full margins
    Wald (Forest) (Briol III), 2008
    Photograph · Paper · ed. AP
    I. 84 x 56 cm (33 1/8 x 22 in.) S. 86.5 x 60.3 cm (34 x 23 3/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 154
    £1,161≈ $1,558≈ €1,343Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  7. Wolfgang Tillmans, 17 years' supply, 2014, inkjet print on paper, with clips
    17 years' supply, 2014
    Photograph · Paper · ed. 1/1
    54 3/4 x 81 3/4 in. (139 x 207.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 359
    $83,850≈ £62,481≈ €72,291Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $40,000–60,000View at Phillips ↗
  8. Wolfgang Tillmans, Silver 87, 2011, chromogenic print, mounted, in artist's frame
    Silver 87, 2011
    Photograph · ed. 1/1
    237.9 x 181.1 cm (93 5/8 x 71 1/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 113
    £49,020≈ $66,393≈ €56,351Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £30,000–50,000View at Phillips ↗
  9. Wolfgang Tillmans, Silver 179, 2014, emulsion on paper
    Silver 179, 2014
    emulsion on paper · Paper
    40.6 x 30.5 cm (15 7/8 x 12 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 114
    £19,350≈ $26,208≈ €22,244Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £7,000–10,000View at Phillips ↗
  10. Wolfgang Tillmans, Lightning I, 2002, Chromogenic print, printed 2002
    Lightning I, 2002
    Photograph · ed. AP
    12 x 16 in. (30.5 x 40.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 79
    $18,060≈ £13,433≈ €15,421Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–8,000View at Phillips ↗

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Wolfgang Tillmans: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Wolfgang Tillmans at auction?

$784,746Sign up free to see, for Freischwimmer #84 at Phillips (June 2017) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Wolfgang Tillmans?

The median sale price is $13.9kSign up free to see across 349 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Wolfgang Tillmans have sold at auction?

349 of 370 recorded lots sold between 2003 and 2026.

Which auction houses sell Wolfgang Tillmans?

Phillips, Lempertz and Van Ham account for the most recorded results. Phillips · Lempertz · Van Ham

About Wolfgang Tillmans

Wolfgang Tillmans is a German fine-art photographer. His diverse body of work is distinguished by observation of his surroundings and an ongoing investigation of the photographic medium's foundations.

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