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# Christian Ludwig Attersee (b. 1940)

## What is Christian Ludwig Attersee’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 872 auction results for Christian Ludwig Attersee at 16 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,856 including buyer’s premium (middle half $606–$4,846, n=38). The auction record is $54,070 for Arbeit ist Kleidung, oil, acrylic, lacquer on canvas (2021, Dorotheum). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arbeit ist Kleidung, oil, acrylic, lacquer on canvas, 1999 | Oil, acrylic, lacquer on canvas | $54,070 | Dorotheum | Jun 2021 |
| 2 | Gedankenfleisch, 1980 | Acryl, Lack auf Leinwand | $38,196 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Mar 2012 |
| 3 | Braut-Stück, 1982 | Acrylic and varnish on canvas | $35,762 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Jan 2016 |
| 4 | Mondlicht, 1994 | Oil on canvas | $33,282 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Oct 2014 |
| 5 | Schnapslichte, acrylic and lacquer on canvas, 1987 | Acrylic and lacquer on canvas | $28,620 | Dorotheum | Nov 2020 |
| 6 | Fan, 1986 | Oil and glitter on canvas on wood | $28,571 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Jul 2021 |
| 7 | "Pflückzeit", 2003 | Oil on canvas; framed | $27,876 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Dec 2022 |
| 8 | Tropfeneinmaleins, 1981 | Oil on canvas; framed | $27,422 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Jun 2022 |
| 9 | Schlaf, 1997 | Acrylic and varnish on canvas; framed | $27,067 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Jun 2026 |
| 10 | Schlaf, 1997 | Acrylic and varnish on canvas; framed | $26,989 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Dec 2018 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 39 | $15,933 |
| Works on paper | 46 | $4,505 |
| Other | 129 | $3,369 |
| Prints | 44 | $674 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $27,155 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 79 | $8,378 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 115 | $3,088 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 872 results from 16 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Christian Ludwig Attersee is an Austrian artist with 940 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $887. 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 Christian Ludwig Attersee sold in 2026 for $6,163, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**11 Christian Ludwig Attersee works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Christian Ludwig Attersee work worth?

Across 775 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Christian Ludwig Attersee work is $887.

The median Christian Ludwig Attersee work on paper sells for $3,330 across 39 lots.

The median Christian Ludwig Attersee print sells for $294 across 40 lots.

The median Christian Ludwig Attersee painting sells for $11,941 across 24 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Christian Ludwig Attersee prints typically sell for $218–$358 (the middle half of 26 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Christian Ludwig Attersee work on papers typically sell for $1,715–$3,759 (the middle half of 25 sold 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 | 42 | $294†‡ | $3,521 | 95.2% | 2025-06-25 |
| Paintings | 28 | $11,941† | $35,762 | 85.7% | 2026-06-13 |
| Works on Paper | 43 | $3,330† | $15,047† | 90.7% | 2026-06-13 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 44 | $21,484‡ | $54,070 | — | 2026-06-13 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Christian Ludwig Attersee's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (42 lots) median $294 with 95.2% sell-through. Paintings (28 lots) median $11,941, record $35,762. A typical Christian Ludwig Attersee painting sells for around 41× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 44 lots) the median is $21,484.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $232–$1,233†‡ | $460†‡ | $2,614 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 26 | $218–$358†‡ | $276†‡ | $3,521 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 18 | $5,800–$15,817† | $12,782† | $27,067 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 25 | $1,715–$3,759† | $2,442† | $7,519 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $4,511–$5,845† | $5,002† | $15,047† |

† 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 | 2016 | $35,762 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $28,570 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $15,047† |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $10,526 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $3,521 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $2,614 |

† 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 Christian Ludwig Attersee worth?

Across 775 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Christian Ludwig Attersee work is $887. The median Christian Ludwig Attersee work on paper sells for $3,330 across 39 lots. The median Christian Ludwig Attersee print sells for $294 across 40 lots. The median Christian Ludwig Attersee painting sells for $11,941 across 24 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Christian Ludwig Attersee prints typically sell for $218–$358 (the middle half of 26 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Christian Ludwig Attersee work on papers typically sell for $1,715–$3,759 (the middle half of 25 sold 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 Christian Ludwig Attersee work on paper?

Based on 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Christian Ludwig Attersee work on paper is $3,330. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Christian Ludwig Attersee's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Christian Ludwig Attersee work on paper is $15,047. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $15,047 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a Christian Ludwig Attersee print?

Based on 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Christian Ludwig Attersee print is $294. 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 Christian Ludwig Attersee's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Christian Ludwig Attersee print is $3,521.

### What is the average price of a Christian Ludwig Attersee painting?

Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Christian Ludwig Attersee painting is $11,941. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Christian Ludwig Attersee's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Christian Ludwig Attersee painting is $35,762.

### What is the average price of a medium Christian Ludwig Attersee print?

Based on 26 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Christian Ludwig Attersee print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $276, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 small Christian Ludwig Attersee work on paper?

Based on 25 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Christian Ludwig Attersee work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,442, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Christian Ludwig Attersee's auction record?

Christian Ludwig Attersee's auction record is $54,070, set in 2021.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 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.