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# Carl Rottmann (1797–1850)

Carl Rottmann is a German artist with 59 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $3,700. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Carl Rottmann sold in 2023 for $65,754, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Carl Rottmann work worth?

Across 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carl Rottmann work is $3,700.

The median Carl Rottmann painting sells for $5,363 across 18 lots.

The median Carl Rottmann work on paper sells for $1,576 across 11 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 | 2 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 28 | $5,363‡ | $109,591 | 64.3% | 2023-11-18 |
| Works on Paper | 12 | $1,576‡ | $36,084 | 91.7% | 2022-11-18 |

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

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $3,381–$5,024‡ | $4,333‡ | $109,591 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $8,826–$68,792‡ | $27,691‡ | $108,408 |

‡ 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) | 11 | $776–$2,558‡ | $1,576‡ | $36,084 |

‡ 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 | 2018 | $109,591 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $108,408 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $36,084 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $7,256 |

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 Carl Rottmann worth?

Across 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carl Rottmann work is $3,700. The median Carl Rottmann painting sells for $5,363 across 18 lots. The median Carl Rottmann work on paper sells for $1,576 across 11 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Carl Rottmann painting?

Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Carl Rottmann painting is $5,363. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Carl Rottmann's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Carl Rottmann painting is $109,591.

### What is the average price of a Carl Rottmann work on paper?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Carl Rottmann work on paper is $1,576. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Carl Rottmann's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Carl Rottmann work on paper is $36,084.

### What is the average price of a small Carl Rottmann work on paper?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Carl Rottmann work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,576, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Carl Rottmann's auction record?

Carl Rottmann's auction record is $109,591, set in 2018.

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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, “Carl Rottmann auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/carl-rottmann (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.