Balthasar Wigand (1771–1846)
What is Balthasar Wigand’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 80 auction results for Balthasar Wigand at 8 houses since 2008. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,343 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,042–$6,039, n=8). The auction record is $28,687 for Parades and Manoeuvres in the Presence of Emperor Franz I. (2025, im Kinsky Auktionshaus). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Parades and Manoeuvres in the Presence of Emperor Franz I., 1822 | Gouache on paper; framed (fire-gilded bronze frames), in box with metal bands and corners. On the lid, inlaid in metal, the engraved small imperial Austrian coat of arms with the double-headed eagle; finely chiselled key | $28,687 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Dec 2025 |
| 2 | Ferdinandsbrücke in Vienna | Watercolour on paper | $12,178 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Nov 2013 |
| 3 | Sewing box, c. 1825 | Fruitwood corpus, nacre , gouache on paper, gilded brass fittings; labeled | $10,526 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Oct 2017 |
| 4 | Domeyers Casino in Hietzing Abends, gouache on paper, 1846 | Gouache | $10,092 | Dorotheum | Jan 2018 |
| 5 | The Freyung in Vienna | Watercolour on paper | $9,146 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Mar 2022 |
| 6 | "Napoleon nimmt Troyes mit Sturm den 24 Februar 1814" | Watercolour on paper | $7,123 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Oct 2019 |
| 7 | Der Neue-Markt in Wien | Watercolour on paper | $6,519 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Jun 2020 |
| 8 | "Manoeuvre auf der Schmelz den 20 September 1832.", 1832 | Watercolour on paper | $6,411 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Oct 2019 |
| 9 | The First Outing of Emperor Franz I after His Recovery in October 1833, 1833 | Gouache on paper; framed | $6,039 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Dec 2025 |
| 10 | Vom Plateau des Burgthors zu Sehen die Rückunft des Allerhöchstn Hofes von der Revies am Glacis, 1836 | Gouache on paper; framed | $6,039 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Dec 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 41 | $3,134 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 35 | $3,127 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 80 results from 8 houses · How we compute these figures
Balthasar Wigand is an Austrian artist with 113 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $2,492. 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 Balthasar Wigand sold in 2025 for $28,687, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 72 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Balthasar Wigand work is $2,492.
The median Balthasar Wigand work on paper sells for $1,754 across 18 lots.
The median Balthasar Wigand painting sells for $3,167 across 2 lots.
The median Balthasar Wigand print sells for $411 across 1 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 | 1 | $411 | $411 | — | 2024-11-06 |
| Paintings | 2 | $3,167† | $5,383 | — | 2022-12-03 |
| Works on Paper | 18 | $1,754‡ | $10,526 | — | 2026-09-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $11,352 | $28,687 | — | 2025-12-02 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Balthasar Wigand's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $411. Paintings (2 lots) median $3,167, record $5,383. A typical Balthasar Wigand painting sells for around 7.7× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $11,352.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $566–$4,410‡ | $1,704‡ | $10,526 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $10,526 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $5,383 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $5,271‡ |
| Paintings | 2022 | $950† |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $411 |
† 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 Balthasar Wigand worth?
Across 72 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Balthasar Wigand work is $2,492. The median Balthasar Wigand work on paper sells for $1,754 across 18 lots. The median Balthasar Wigand painting sells for $3,167 across 2 lots. The median Balthasar Wigand print sells for $411 across 1 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 Balthasar Wigand work on paper?
Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Balthasar Wigand work on paper is $1,754. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Balthasar Wigand's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Balthasar Wigand work on paper is $10,526.
What is the average price of a small Balthasar Wigand work on paper?
Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Balthasar Wigand work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,704, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Balthasar Wigand's auction record?
Balthasar Wigand's auction record is $28,687, set in 2025.
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