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# Adalbert Schäffer (1815–1871)

Adalbert Schäffer is a German artist with 12 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $3,988. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Adalbert Schäffer is recorded as sold in 2011 for $15,789; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Adalbert Schäffer work worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Adalbert Schäffer work is $3,988.

The median Adalbert Schäffer painting sells for $5,304 across 2 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 6 | $5,304‡ | $7,870 | 33.3% | 2011-10-12 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2006 | $7,870 |
| Paintings | 2011 | $2,739‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Adalbert Schäffer worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Adalbert Schäffer work is $3,988. The median Adalbert Schäffer painting sells for $5,304 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Adalbert Schäffer's auction record?

Adalbert Schäffer's auction record is $15,789, set in 2011. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.