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# BAUMGARTNER, CHRISTIAN (1855–1942)

BAUMGARTNER, CHRISTIAN is a Swiss artist with 96 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $151. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by BAUMGARTNER, CHRISTIAN sold in 2025 for a hammer price of $236 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a BAUMGARTNER, CHRISTIAN work worth?

Across 80 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a BAUMGARTNER, CHRISTIAN work is $151.

The median BAUMGARTNER, CHRISTIAN work on paper sells for $155 across 71 lots.

The median BAUMGARTNER, CHRISTIAN painting sells for $150 across 6 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) BAUMGARTNER, CHRISTIAN work on papers typically sell for $104–$200 (the middle half of 61 sold lots).

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 7 | $150† | $295† | 85.7% | 2018-05-05 |
| Works on Paper | 85 | $155† | $759† | 83.5% | 2025-11-08 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $401† | $759† | — | 2020-11-07 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $105–$152† | $148† | $258† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 61 | $104–$200† | $149† | $759† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $138–$234† | $227† | $260† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $759† |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $410† |
| Paintings | 2016 | $295† |
| Paintings | 2011 | $258† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 BAUMGARTNER, CHRISTIAN worth?

Across 80 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a BAUMGARTNER, CHRISTIAN work is $151. The median BAUMGARTNER, CHRISTIAN work on paper sells for $155 across 71 lots. The median BAUMGARTNER, CHRISTIAN painting sells for $150 across 6 lots. Small (under 50 cm) BAUMGARTNER, CHRISTIAN work on papers typically sell for $104–$200 (the middle half of 61 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a BAUMGARTNER, CHRISTIAN work on paper?

Based on 71 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a BAUMGARTNER, CHRISTIAN work on paper is $155. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is BAUMGARTNER, CHRISTIAN's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a BAUMGARTNER, CHRISTIAN work on paper is $759. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $759 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a small BAUMGARTNER, CHRISTIAN work on paper?

Based on 61 sold lots, the median auction price of a small BAUMGARTNER, CHRISTIAN work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $149, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a medium BAUMGARTNER, CHRISTIAN work on paper?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium BAUMGARTNER, CHRISTIAN work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $227, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is BAUMGARTNER, CHRISTIAN's auction record?

BAUMGARTNER, CHRISTIAN's auction record is $759, set in 2007. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $759 (buyer's premium not included).

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “BAUMGARTNER, CHRISTIAN auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/baumgartner-christian (updated 2026-11-01).

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.