Friedrich August Von Kaulbach (1850–1920)
Friedrich August Von Kaulbach is a German artist with 58 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $3,542. 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 Friedrich August Von Kaulbach is recorded as sold in 2025 for $7,943; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Friedrich August Von Kaulbach work is $3,542.
The median Friedrich August Von Kaulbach painting sells for $4,346 across 21 lots.
The median Friedrich August Von Kaulbach work on paper sells for $2,938 across 10 lots.
The median Friedrich August Von Kaulbach print sells for $388 across 2 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 | 3 | $388 | $646 | 66.7% | 2007-05-05 |
| Paintings | 23 | $4,346†‡ | $20,890 | 91.3% | 2025-11-12 |
| Works on Paper | 16 | $2,938‡ | $25,893‡ | 62.5% | 2022-05-18 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $20,890‡ | $25,893‡ | — | 2021-06-17 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Friedrich August Von Kaulbach's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $388 with 66.7% sell-through. Paintings (23 lots) median $4,346, record $20,890. A typical Friedrich August Von Kaulbach painting sells for around 11× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $20,890.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $2,778–$4,209‡ | $3,677‡ | $19,691‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $1,097–$6,868†‡ | $4,168†‡ | $20,890 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $3,210–$8,115 | $4,511 | $12,062 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $25,893‡ |
| Paintings | 2021 | $20,890 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $19,691‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $12,062 |
| Prints & Editions | 2002 | $646 |
| Prints & Editions | 2007 | $130 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Friedrich August Von Kaulbach worth?
Across 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Friedrich August Von Kaulbach work is $3,542. The median Friedrich August Von Kaulbach painting sells for $4,346 across 21 lots. The median Friedrich August Von Kaulbach work on paper sells for $2,938 across 10 lots. The median Friedrich August Von Kaulbach print sells for $388 across 2 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 Friedrich August Von Kaulbach painting?
Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Friedrich August Von Kaulbach painting is $4,346. 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 Friedrich August Von Kaulbach's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Friedrich August Von Kaulbach painting is $20,890.
What is the average price of a Friedrich August Von Kaulbach work on paper?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Friedrich August Von Kaulbach work on paper is $2,938. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Friedrich August Von Kaulbach's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Friedrich August Von Kaulbach work on paper is $25,893. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Friedrich August Von Kaulbach painting?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Friedrich August Von Kaulbach painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,168, 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 Friedrich August Von Kaulbach's auction record?
Friedrich August Von Kaulbach's auction record is $25,893, set in 2011. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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