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# Adalbert Waagen (1833–1898)

Adalbert Waagen is a German artist with 32 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $951. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Adalbert Waagen is recorded as sold in 2024 for $951; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Adalbert Waagen work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Adalbert Waagen work worth?

Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Adalbert Waagen work is $951.

The median Adalbert Waagen painting sells for $1,312 across 9 lots.

The median Adalbert Waagen work on paper sells for $217 across 1 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 | 12 | $1,312‡ | $5,608 | 75% | 2024-11-28 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $217‡ | $217‡ | — | 2023-06-09 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $713–$1,221‡ | $923‡ | $1,872‡ |

‡ 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 | 2010 | $5,608 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $4,721‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $217‡ |

‡ 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 Waagen worth?

Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Adalbert Waagen work is $951. The median Adalbert Waagen painting sells for $1,312 across 9 lots. The median Adalbert Waagen work on paper sells for $217 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Adalbert Waagen painting?

Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Adalbert Waagen painting is $1,312. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Adalbert Waagen's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Adalbert Waagen painting is $5,608.

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

Adalbert Waagen's auction record is $5,608, set in 2010.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Adalbert Waagen auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/adalbert-waagen (updated 2026-11-03).

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.