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# Caspar David Friedrich (1774–1840)

Caspar David Friedrich is a German artist with 29 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $51,234. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Caspar David Friedrich sold in 2025 for $55,970, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Caspar David Friedrich work worth?

Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Caspar David Friedrich work is $51,234.

The median Caspar David Friedrich work on paper sells for $60,517 across 19 lots.

The median Caspar David Friedrich print sells for $25,732 across 5 lots.

The median Caspar David Friedrich painting sells for $2,835 across 2 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 | 5 | $25,732‡ | $50,561 | — | 2024-10-01 |
| Paintings | 2 | $2,835 | $4,865 | — | 2023-07-19 |
| Works on Paper | 20 | $60,517‡ | $720,000 | 95% | 2025-05-16 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $210,740 | $720,000 | — | 2025-02-05 |

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

Caspar David Friedrich's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (5 lots) median $25,732. Paintings (2 lots) median $2,835, record $4,865. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $210,740.

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $51,234–$75,682‡ | $65,064‡ | $720,000 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $720,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $280,567 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $50,561 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $40,449 |
| Paintings | 2013 | $4,865 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $806 |

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 Caspar David Friedrich worth?

Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Caspar David Friedrich work is $51,234. The median Caspar David Friedrich work on paper sells for $60,517 across 19 lots. The median Caspar David Friedrich print sells for $25,732 across 5 lots. The median Caspar David Friedrich painting sells for $2,835 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Caspar David Friedrich work on paper?

Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Caspar David Friedrich work on paper is $60,517. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Caspar David Friedrich's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Caspar David Friedrich work on paper is $720,000.

### What is the average price of a small Caspar David Friedrich work on paper?

Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Caspar David Friedrich work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $65,064, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Caspar David Friedrich's auction record?

Caspar David Friedrich's auction record is $720,000, set in 2025.

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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, “Caspar David Friedrich auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/caspar-david-friedrich (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.