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# CALAME, (JEAN BAPTISTE) ARTHUR (1843–1919)

CALAME, (JEAN BAPTISTE) ARTHUR is a Swiss artist with 28 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $1,388. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by CALAME, (JEAN BAPTISTE) ARTHUR sold in 2010 for a hammer price of $2,201 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a CALAME, (JEAN BAPTISTE) ARTHUR work worth?

Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a CALAME, (JEAN BAPTISTE) ARTHUR work is $1,388.

The median CALAME, (JEAN BAPTISTE) ARTHUR painting sells for $1,084 across 10 lots.

The median CALAME, (JEAN BAPTISTE) ARTHUR work on paper sells for $1,972 across 3 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 | 23 | $1,084† | $4,764† | 43.5% | 2011-11-01 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $1,972† | $2,201† | 60% | 2025-02-11 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $816–$1,485† | $875† | $3,075† |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2008 | $4,764† |
| Paintings | 2009 | $3,075† |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $2,201† |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $1,742† |

† 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 CALAME, (JEAN BAPTISTE) ARTHUR worth?

Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a CALAME, (JEAN BAPTISTE) ARTHUR work is $1,388. The median CALAME, (JEAN BAPTISTE) ARTHUR painting sells for $1,084 across 10 lots. The median CALAME, (JEAN BAPTISTE) ARTHUR work on paper sells for $1,972 across 3 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a CALAME, (JEAN BAPTISTE) ARTHUR painting?

Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a CALAME, (JEAN BAPTISTE) ARTHUR painting is $1,084. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is CALAME, (JEAN BAPTISTE) ARTHUR's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a CALAME, (JEAN BAPTISTE) ARTHUR painting is $4,764. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $4,764 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is CALAME, (JEAN BAPTISTE) ARTHUR's auction record?

CALAME, (JEAN BAPTISTE) ARTHUR's auction record is $4,764, set in 2008. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $4,764 (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.

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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.