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# Gottfried Salzmann (b. 1943)

## What is Gottfried Salzmann’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 331 auction results for Gottfried Salzmann at 14 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $628 including buyer’s premium (middle half $464–$1,672, n=11). The auction record is $8,975 for New York cerulean sky (2021, Ader). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York cerulean sky, 1988 | Aquarelle | $8,975 | Ader | Dec 2021 |
| 2 | Allee | Aquarell auf Papier; gerahmt | $5,263 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Mar 2017 |
| 3 | New York (Konvolut: 2 Stk.) | Aquarell auf Papier (2 Stück) | $5,202 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Mar 2012 |
| 4 | New York, Traffic II, 1996 | Aquarell auf Papier; gerahmt | $4,837 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Feb 2018 |
| 5 | Vienna, view to the Prater, 2024 | Aquarell/Papier 59,5 x 48 cm | $4,088 | Widder Auktionen | Sep 2026 |
| 6 | Landscape perspective | Mixed media on canvas; framed | $3,759 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Jun 2016 |
| 7 | New York in the mist | Watercolour on paper, framed | $3,759 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Jun 2018 |
| 8 | o.T. | Aquarell auf Papier | $3,367 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Mar 2012 |
| 9 | Brooklyn Manhattan Bridge | Watercolour on paper; framed | $3,007 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Jun 2019 |
| 10 | Champ Noir | Watercolour on paper; framed | $3,007 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Feb 2019 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 36 | $2,256 |
| Paintings | 5 | $1,955 |
| Other | 39 | $619 |
| Prints | 21 | $417 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 48 | $1,815 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 28 | $806 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 331 results from 14 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Gottfried Salzmann is an Austrian artist with 466 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $470. 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 Gottfried Salzmann sold in 2026 for $4,088, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**4 Gottfried Salzmann works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Gottfried Salzmann work worth?

Across 308 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gottfried Salzmann work is $470.

The median Gottfried Salzmann work on paper sells for $1,504 across 57 lots.

The median Gottfried Salzmann print sells for $343 across 12 lots.

The median Gottfried Salzmann photograph sells for $972 across 2 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Gottfried Salzmann work on papers typically sell for $932–$2,256 (the middle half of 45 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 | 15 | $343†‡ | $605 | 80% | 2024-11-07 |
| Paintings | 2 | $2,857 | $3,759 | — | 2016-11-30 |
| Works on Paper | 61 | $1,504†‡ | $8,975 | 93.4% | 2026-06-13 |
| Photography | 3 | $972 | $1,674 | 66.7% | 2025-01-29 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 17 | $3,759‡ | $8,975 | — | 2026-09-30 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Gottfried Salzmann's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (15 lots) median $343 with 80% sell-through. Paintings (2 lots) median $2,857, record $3,759. A typical Gottfried Salzmann painting sells for around 8.3× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 17 lots) the median is $3,759.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $343–$450‡ | $416‡ | $605 |

‡ 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) | 45 | $932–$2,256†‡ | $1,504†‡ | $3,759 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $1,160–$2,857‡ | $2,285‡ | $8,975 |

† 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 | 2021 | $8,975 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $5,263 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $3,759 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $1,955 |
| Photography | 2022 | $1,674 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $487 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $437‡ |
| Photography | 2025 | $270 |

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

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 Gottfried Salzmann worth?

Across 308 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gottfried Salzmann work is $470. The median Gottfried Salzmann work on paper sells for $1,504 across 57 lots. The median Gottfried Salzmann print sells for $343 across 12 lots. The median Gottfried Salzmann photograph sells for $972 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Gottfried Salzmann work on papers typically sell for $932–$2,256 (the middle half of 45 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 Gottfried Salzmann work on paper?

Based on 57 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gottfried Salzmann work on paper is $1,504. 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 Gottfried Salzmann's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Gottfried Salzmann work on paper is $8,975.

### What is the average price of a Gottfried Salzmann print?

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gottfried Salzmann print is $343. 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 Gottfried Salzmann's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Gottfried Salzmann print is $605.

### What is the average price of a small Gottfried Salzmann work on paper?

Based on 45 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Gottfried Salzmann work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,504, 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 medium Gottfried Salzmann work on paper?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Gottfried Salzmann work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,285, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Gottfried Salzmann's auction record?

Gottfried Salzmann's auction record is $8,975, set in 2021.

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