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# Elisabeth Jerichau Baumann (1819–1881)

Elisabeth Jerichau Baumann is a Danish artist with 41 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $3,271. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Elisabeth Jerichau Baumann sold in 2018 for a hammer price of $12,420 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Elisabeth Jerichau Baumann work worth?

Across 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Elisabeth Jerichau Baumann work is $3,271.

The median Elisabeth Jerichau Baumann painting sells for $3,271 across 24 lots.

The median Elisabeth Jerichau Baumann work on paper sells for $195 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 | 39 | $3,271† | $33,143† | 61.5% | 2026-10-26 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $195† | $211† | — | 2012-04-09 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $1,506–$3,193† | $1,713† | $5,721† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $2,528–$6,547† | $4,715† | $33,143† |

† 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 | 2005 | $33,143† |
| Paintings | 2011 | $17,353 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $211† |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $195† |

† 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 Elisabeth Jerichau Baumann worth?

Across 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Elisabeth Jerichau Baumann work is $3,271. The median Elisabeth Jerichau Baumann painting sells for $3,271 across 24 lots. The median Elisabeth Jerichau Baumann work on paper sells for $195 across 3 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Elisabeth Jerichau Baumann painting?

Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Elisabeth Jerichau Baumann painting is $3,271. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Elisabeth Jerichau Baumann's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Elisabeth Jerichau Baumann painting is $33,143. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $33,143 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a medium Elisabeth Jerichau Baumann painting?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Elisabeth Jerichau Baumann painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,715, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Elisabeth Jerichau Baumann's auction record?

Elisabeth Jerichau Baumann's auction record is $33,143, set in 2005. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $33,143 (buyer's premium not included).

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Elisabeth Jerichau Baumann auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/elisabeth-jerichau-baumann-2 (updated 2026-11-03).

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.