Albert Kappis (1836–1914)
Albert Kappis is a German artist with 63 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $3,238. 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 Albert Kappis sold in 2026 for $8,699, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Albert Kappis on OpeningBid →What is a Albert Kappis work worth?
Across 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Albert Kappis work is $3,238.
The median Albert Kappis painting sells for $3,500 across 32 lots.
The median Albert Kappis work on paper sells for $418 across 2 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 | 51 | $3,500†‡ | $18,715‡ | 62.7% | 2026-05-21 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $418‡ | $700‡ | 50% | 2014-05-16 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 16 | $1,662–$3,794†‡ | $2,699†‡ | $18,715‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $3,377–$8,395†‡ | $6,164†‡ | $13,840 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 | 2013 | $18,715‡ |
| Paintings | 2024 | $13,840 |
| Works on Paper | 1993 | $700‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $136‡ |
‡ 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 Albert Kappis worth?
Across 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Albert Kappis work is $3,238. The median Albert Kappis painting sells for $3,500 across 32 lots. The median Albert Kappis work on paper sells for $418 across 2 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 the average price of a Albert Kappis painting?
Based on 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Albert Kappis painting is $3,500. 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 Albert Kappis's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Albert Kappis painting is $18,715. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small Albert Kappis painting?
Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Albert Kappis painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,699, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 the average price of a medium Albert Kappis painting?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Albert Kappis painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $6,164, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Albert Kappis's auction record?
Albert Kappis's auction record is $18,715, set in 2013. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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