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# Auguste Salzmann (1824–1872)

Auguste Salzmann is a French artist with 108 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $4,080. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Auguste Salzmann is recorded as sold in 2025 for $11,600; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**3 Auguste Salzmann works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Auguste Salzmann work worth?

Across 79 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Auguste Salzmann work is $4,080.

The median Auguste Salzmann photograph sells for $3,750 across 49 lots.

The median Auguste Salzmann print sells for $4,849 across 28 lots.

The median Auguste Salzmann sculpture sells for $3,184 across 1 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Auguste Salzmann photographs typically sell for $2,250–$7,645 (the middle half of 41 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Auguste Salzmann prints typically sell for $3,471–$8,170 (the middle half of 28 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 32 | $4,849 | $60,000 | 87.5% | 2024-12-17 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $3,825 | $3,825 | — | 2021-04-09 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $3,184‡ | $3,184‡ | — | 2025-04-10 |
| Photography | 60 | $3,750‡ | $60,000 | 81.7% | 2025-11-14 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $41,079 | $60,000 | — | 2011-10-18 |

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

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 28 | $3,471–$8,170 | $4,849 | $60,000 |

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 41 | $2,250–$7,645‡ | $4,080‡ | $60,000 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2011 | $60,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $60,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2004 | $22,158 |
| Photography | 2004 | $14,402 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $3,825 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $3,184‡ |

‡ 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 Auguste Salzmann worth?

Across 79 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Auguste Salzmann work is $4,080. The median Auguste Salzmann photograph sells for $3,750 across 49 lots. The median Auguste Salzmann print sells for $4,849 across 28 lots. The median Auguste Salzmann sculpture sells for $3,184 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Auguste Salzmann photographs typically sell for $2,250–$7,645 (the middle half of 41 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Auguste Salzmann prints typically sell for $3,471–$8,170 (the middle half of 28 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Auguste Salzmann photograph?

Based on 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Auguste Salzmann photograph is $3,750. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Auguste Salzmann's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Auguste Salzmann photograph is $60,000.

### What is the average price of a Auguste Salzmann print?

Based on 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Auguste Salzmann print is $4,849.

### What is Auguste Salzmann's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Auguste Salzmann print is $60,000.

### What is the average price of a small Auguste Salzmann photograph?

Based on 41 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Auguste Salzmann photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,080, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a small Auguste Salzmann print?

Based on 28 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Auguste Salzmann print (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,849, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Auguste Salzmann's auction record?

Auguste Salzmann's auction record is $60,000, set in 2011.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Auguste Salzmann auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/auguste-salzmann (updated 2026-11-02).

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.