Alexandre Calame (1810–1864)
What is Alexandre Calame’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 398 auction results for Alexandre Calame at 28 houses since 1994. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,747 including buyer’s premium (middle half $680–$5,080, n=9). The auction record is $95,483 for Painting, oil on canvas, 19th century (2006, Koller Auktionen). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Painting, oil on canvas, 19th century, 1857 | Oil on canvas | $95,483 | Koller Auktionen | Mar 2006 |
| 2 | Vue de l’extrémité du lac de Genève pris de Montreux, 1863 | Oil on canvas | $88,254 | Koller Auktionen | Jun 2024 |
| 3 | Souvenir de la Handeck, effet d'orage, 1858 | Oil paint | $68,480 | Sotheby's | Dec 2021 |
| 4 | Souvenir de Rosenlaui, 1849 | Oil on canvas | $66,658 | Koller Auktionen | Nov 2024 |
| 5 | Un plateau du Rigi, 1862 | Oil on cardboard | $63,168 | Koller Auktionen | Jun 2017 |
| 6 | Wetterhorn, 1862 | Oil on canvas | $42,638 | Koller Auktionen | Dec 2017 |
| 7 | Fir trees in sunlight | Oil on canvas | $39,305 | Karl & Faber | May 2019 |
| 8 | Marine: an approaching tide, 1858 | Oil paint | $39,260 | Christie's | Jun 2017 |
| 9 | Torrent au bas du Wetterhorn; effet d’orage, 1863 | Oil on panel | $38,365 | Koller Auktionen | Jul 2022 |
| 10 | Sapins, cours d'eau, soleil couchant, 1848 | Oil on canvas | $37,459 | Koller Auktionen | Dec 2021 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 74 | $8,424 |
| Works on paper | 22 | $2,052 |
| Other | 36 | $2,052 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 42 | $10,942 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 76 | $3,740 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 398 results from 28 houses · How we compute these figures
Alexandre Calame is a Swiss artist with 598 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $4,421. 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 Alexandre Calame is recorded as sold in 2026 for $37,058; 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 395 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alexandre Calame work is $4,421.
The median Alexandre Calame painting sells for $7,810 across 246 lots.
The median Alexandre Calame work on paper sells for $1,440 across 124 lots.
The median Alexandre Calame print sells for $112 across 5 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Alexandre Calame paintings typically sell for $2,131–$11,062 (the middle half of 131 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Alexandre Calame work on papers typically sell for $829–$2,475 (the middle half of 109 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 | 14 | $112†‡ | $503 | 35.7% | 2022-06-03 |
| Paintings | 345 | $7,810†‡ | $145,193‡ | 71.3% | 2026-06-26 |
| Works on Paper | 192 | $1,440†‡ | $18,203 | 64.6% | 2026-09-20 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 20 | $67,569†‡ | $145,193‡ | — | 2026-06-26 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Alexandre Calame's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (14 lots) median $112 with 35.7% sell-through. Paintings (345 lots) median $7,810, record $145,193. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Alexandre Calame painting sells for around 69× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 20 lots) the median is $67,569.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 131 | $2,131–$11,062†‡ | $5,416†‡ | $42,638 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 99 | $5,630–$37,066†‡ | $22,203†‡ | $98,365‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 11 | $7,100–$39,673†‡ | $19,050†‡ | $145,193‡ |
† 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) | 109 | $829–$2,475†‡ | $1,439†‡ | $11,814 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $682–$3,678†‡ | $2,155†‡ | $18,203 |
† 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 | 2015 | $145,193‡ |
| Paintings | 2012 | $98,365‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $18,203 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $11,814 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $503 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $371† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 Alexandre Calame worth?
Across 395 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alexandre Calame work is $4,421. The median Alexandre Calame painting sells for $7,810 across 246 lots. The median Alexandre Calame work on paper sells for $1,440 across 124 lots. The median Alexandre Calame print sells for $112 across 5 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Alexandre Calame paintings typically sell for $2,131–$11,062 (the middle half of 131 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Alexandre Calame work on papers typically sell for $829–$2,475 (the middle half of 109 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 Alexandre Calame painting?
Based on 246 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alexandre Calame painting is $7,810. 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 Alexandre Calame's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Alexandre Calame painting is $145,193. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Alexandre Calame work on paper?
Based on 124 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alexandre Calame work on paper is $1,440. 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 Alexandre Calame's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Alexandre Calame work on paper is $18,203.
What is the average price of a Alexandre Calame print?
Based on 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alexandre Calame print is $112. 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 Alexandre Calame's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Alexandre Calame print is $503.
What is the average price of a small Alexandre Calame painting?
Based on 131 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Alexandre Calame painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $5,416, 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 Alexandre Calame work on paper?
Based on 109 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Alexandre Calame work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,439, 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 Alexandre Calame's auction record?
Alexandre Calame's auction record is $145,193, set in 2015. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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