Oswald Achenbach (1827–1905)
Oswald Achenbach is a German artist with 54 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $5,914. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Oswald Achenbach is recorded as sold in 2025 for $27,495; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Oswald Achenbach work is $5,914.
The median Oswald Achenbach painting sells for $20,245 across 9 lots.
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 10 | $20,245‡ | $69,833 | 90% | 2026-06-15 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $20,245–$39,498‡ | $22,060‡ | $50,970‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2009 | $69,833 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $50,970‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Oswald Achenbach worth?
Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Oswald Achenbach work is $5,914. The median Oswald Achenbach painting sells for $20,245 across 9 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Oswald Achenbach's auction record?
Oswald Achenbach's auction record is $77,018, set in 2019. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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