Friedrich Salathé (1793–1858)
Friedrich Salathé is a Swiss artist with 74 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $1,532. 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 Salathé is recorded as sold in 2026 for $1,937; 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 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Friedrich Salathé work is $1,532.
The median Friedrich Salathé work on paper sells for $2,032 across 26 lots.
The median Friedrich Salathé painting sells for $962 across 6 lots.
The median Friedrich Salathé print sells for $1,158 across 3 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Friedrich Salathé work on papers typically sell for $897–$4,155 (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 | 7 | $1,158†‡ | $1,158† | 42.9% | 2022-11-03 |
| Paintings | 11 | $962†‡ | $2,667 | 54.5% | 2026-03-27 |
| Works on Paper | 50 | $2,032†‡ | $43,357 | 52% | 2026-06-05 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Friedrich Salathé's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (7 lots) median $1,158 with 42.9% sell-through. Paintings (11 lots) median $962, record $2,667.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $889–$1,035†‡ | $889†‡ | $2,667 |
† 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) | 25 | $897–$4,155†‡ | $1,937†‡ | $43,357 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $43,357 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $36,183‡ |
| Paintings | 2021 | $2,667 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $2,501‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $1,158† |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $1,158† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 Salathé worth?
Across 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Friedrich Salathé work is $1,532. The median Friedrich Salathé work on paper sells for $2,032 across 26 lots. The median Friedrich Salathé painting sells for $962 across 6 lots. The median Friedrich Salathé print sells for $1,158 across 3 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Friedrich Salathé work on papers typically sell for $897–$4,155 (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 Friedrich Salathé work on paper?
Based on 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Friedrich Salathé work on paper is $2,032. 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 Salathé's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Friedrich Salathé work on paper is $43,357.
What is the average price of a Friedrich Salathé painting?
Based on 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Friedrich Salathé painting is $962. 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 Salathé's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Friedrich Salathé painting is $2,667.
What is the average price of a small Friedrich Salathé work on paper?
Based on 25 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Friedrich Salathé work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,937, 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 Salathé's auction record?
Friedrich Salathé's auction record is $96,000, set in 2007.
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