Alexander Rothaug (1870–1946)
Alexander Rothaug is a German artist with 323 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $2,258. 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 Alexander Rothaug sold in 2026 for $2,260, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 262 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alexander Rothaug work is $2,258.
The median Alexander Rothaug work on paper sells for $1,630 across 117 lots.
The median Alexander Rothaug painting sells for $4,771 across 52 lots.
The median Alexander Rothaug print sells for $612 across 9 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Alexander Rothaug work on papers typically sell for $815–$3,308 (the middle half of 114 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Alexander Rothaug paintings typically sell for $1,544–$3,845 (the middle half of 24 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 12 | $612‡ | $7,271‡ | 75% | 2023-06-08 |
| Paintings | 58 | $4,771†‡ | $225,557 | 89.7% | 2026-05-28 |
| Works on Paper | 144 | $1,630†‡ | $57,128‡ | 81.3% | 2026-06-05 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $4,582‡ | $7,606‡ | — | 2023-06-08 |
| Photography | 2 | $392‡ | $457‡ | — | 2023-06-08 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 14 | $71,861‡ | $225,557 | — | 2025-02-13 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Alexander Rothaug's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (12 lots) median $612 with 75% sell-through. Paintings (58 lots) median $4,771, record $225,557. A typical Alexander Rothaug painting sells for around 7.8× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 14 lots) the median is $71,861.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $435–$761‡ | $612‡ | $7,271‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 24 | $1,544–$3,845†‡ | $2,295†‡ | $5,715 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 23 | $7,272–$32,608‡ | $19,559‡ | $109,995 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $63,156–$82,704 | $68,536 | $225,557 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 114 | $815–$3,308†‡ | $1,594†‡ | $57,128‡ |
† 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 | 2019 | $225,557 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $109,995 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $57,128‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $51,935‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $7,606‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $7,271‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $1,558‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $869‡ |
‡ 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 Alexander Rothaug worth?
Across 262 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alexander Rothaug work is $2,258. The median Alexander Rothaug work on paper sells for $1,630 across 117 lots. The median Alexander Rothaug painting sells for $4,771 across 52 lots. The median Alexander Rothaug print sells for $612 across 9 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Alexander Rothaug work on papers typically sell for $815–$3,308 (the middle half of 114 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Alexander Rothaug paintings typically sell for $1,544–$3,845 (the middle half of 24 sold 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 Alexander Rothaug work on paper?
Based on 117 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alexander Rothaug work on paper is $1,630. 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 Alexander Rothaug's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Alexander Rothaug work on paper is $57,128. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Alexander Rothaug painting?
Based on 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alexander Rothaug painting is $4,771. 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 Alexander Rothaug's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Alexander Rothaug painting is $225,557.
What is the average price of a Alexander Rothaug print?
Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alexander Rothaug print is $612. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Alexander Rothaug's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Alexander Rothaug print is $7,271. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small Alexander Rothaug work on paper?
Based on 114 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Alexander Rothaug work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,594, 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 small Alexander Rothaug painting?
Based on 24 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Alexander Rothaug painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,295, 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 Alexander Rothaug's auction record?
Alexander Rothaug's auction record is $225,557, set in 2019.
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