Theodor Hosemann Auction Prices and Value Guide

Theodor Hosemann auction prices are tracked in Appraisily's artist market index, with source-directory coverage of 254 records. Use this page to review sold-lot activity, market context, and valuation factors before requesting a formal appraisal.

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Artist
Theodor Hosemann
Source records
254
Market update
2026-02-06

Artist context

About Theodor Hosemann

Theodor Hosemann (1807–1875) was a German genre painter, illustrator, draftsman, and caricaturist active in Berlin during the 19th century. Born in Brandenburg an der Havel on September 24, 1807, he became one of the most recognizable illustrators in German publishing, known for humorous and precisely observed genre scenes depicting everyday domestic life, children, and comic situations. Working across oil painting, drawing, lithography, and book illustration, Hosemann helped shape the visual culture of Biedermeier-era Germany through widely circulated satirical prints and literary illustrations. He spent his professional career in Berlin, where he died on October 15, 1875. His work is cataloged in the RKD Netherlands Institute for Art History and documented in major reference works including Thieme/Becker and Bénézit. With over 250 recorded auction appearances, Hosemann's works continue to surface regularly in the European art market.

Biedermeieroil paintingdrawinglithographybook illustrationgenre scenesdomestic lifehumorous and satirical subjects

Common works and media

Commonly encountered works include genre paintings in oil, pen-and-ink drawings, watercolors, lithographs, and wood engravings. Subjects range from humorous domestic interiors and children at play to street scenes and satirical commentary on bourgeois life. Book and periodical illustrations—title-page vignettes, chapter headings, and standalone satirical prints—are also frequent in auction contexts.

Market and appraisal context

Theodor Hosemann's works appear at auction primarily as drawings, watercolors, oil paintings, and lithographic prints. His humorous genre scenes—often depicting domestic life, children, and satirical subjects—make up the majority of encountered material. Original oils and watercolors are scarcer and typically carry stronger results than printed works. Valuation depends on medium, subject, condition, provenance, and secure attribution. Hosemann's prolific illustration output means printed material and book illustrations are relatively common. Collectors should note that his accessible, popular style was widely imitated by contemporaries, making careful attribution an important appraisal consideration.

Auction categories and appraisal factors

Appraisal caveats

  • Hosemann produced a large volume of book and periodical illustrations; printed material is relatively common on the market compared to original paintings and drawings.
  • His humorous genre style was widely adopted by contemporaries; attribution should be confirmed before appraisal.

Evidence

Sources for artist context

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Data basis

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Artist value FAQ

How much is Theodor Hosemann worth?

Comparable public auction sales are the best starting point, but final value depends on the specific artwork, condition, size, medium, provenance, and attribution confidence.

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