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# Friedrich Gauermann (1807–1862)

Friedrich Gauermann is an Austrian artist with 220 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $4,225. 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 Gauermann sold in 2026 for $145,665, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**3 Friedrich Gauermann works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Friedrich Gauermann work worth?

Across 135 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Friedrich Gauermann work is $4,225.

The median Friedrich Gauermann painting sells for $8,270 across 42 lots.

The median Friedrich Gauermann work on paper sells for $680 across 7 lots.

The median Friedrich Gauermann print sells for $446 across 1 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Friedrich Gauermann paintings typically sell for $1,704–$12,030 (the middle half of 33 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 | 1 | $446† | $446† | — | 2014-05-01 |
| Paintings | 51 | $8,270†‡ | $240,594 | 82.4% | 2025-07-19 |
| Works on Paper | 12 | $680†‡ | $24,370 | 58.3% | 2025-05-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $121,369 | $240,594 | — | 2026-10-22 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Friedrich Gauermann's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $446. Paintings (51 lots) median $8,270, record $240,594. A typical Friedrich Gauermann painting sells for around 19× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 8 lots) the median is $121,369.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 33 | $1,704–$12,030‡ | $7,519‡ | $52,630 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $21,920–$58,645† | $30,062† | $240,594 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $500–$2,015†‡ | $680†‡ | $24,370 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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 | 2022 | $240,594 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $108,267 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $24,370 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $3,008 |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $446† |

† 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 Friedrich Gauermann worth?

Across 135 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Friedrich Gauermann work is $4,225. The median Friedrich Gauermann painting sells for $8,270 across 42 lots. The median Friedrich Gauermann work on paper sells for $680 across 7 lots. The median Friedrich Gauermann print sells for $446 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Friedrich Gauermann paintings typically sell for $1,704–$12,030 (the middle half of 33 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 Friedrich Gauermann painting?

Based on 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Friedrich Gauermann painting is $8,270. 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 Gauermann's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Friedrich Gauermann painting is $240,594.

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

Based on 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Friedrich Gauermann work on paper is $680. 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 Gauermann's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Friedrich Gauermann work on paper is $24,370.

### What is the average price of a small Friedrich Gauermann painting?

Based on 33 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Friedrich Gauermann painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $7,519, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Friedrich Gauermann's auction record?

Friedrich Gauermann's auction record is $240,594, set in 2022.

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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, “Friedrich Gauermann auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/friedrich-gauermann (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.