Gustave Baumann (1881–1971)
What is Gustave Baumann’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 465 auction results for Gustave Baumann at 27 houses since 1988. Over the last 24 months the median price was $7,995 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,690–$12,650, n=72). The auction record is $46,125 for Rain in the Mountains, 1926 (2025, Santa Fe Art Auction). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Summer Clouds | — | $36,300 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2026 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rain in the Mountains, 1926, 1926 | Color woodcut on Zanders Bergisch Gladlach laid paper, edition 21 of 100 | $46,125 | Santa Fe Art Auction | Mar 2025 |
| 2 | Pinon — Grand Canyon, 1921 | Woodcut | $42,500 | Swann Auction Galleries | Mar 2023 |
| 3 | Summer Shadows, 1917 | Woodcut | $42,500 | Swann Auction Galleries | Nov 2015 |
| 4 | Cholla and Sahuaro (Saguaro), 1928 | Woodcut in colors on Van Gelder Zonen | $40,960 | Toomey & Co. | Sep 2026 |
| 5 | Chile con Cabra, 1920 | Woodcut on paper | $40,625 | Toomey & Co. | Oct 2021 |
| 6 | Processional, 1936 | Woodcut | $32,500 | Swann Auction Galleries | Nov 2021 |
| 7 | Santo Domingo, 1920 | Woodcuts | $31,250 | Toomey & Co. | Oct 2021 |
| 8 | Mountain Gold, 1926 | Color woodcut, edition 63 of 125 | $30,750 | Santa Fe Art Auction | Nov 2024 |
| 9 | Processional, 1930 | Woodcut | $28,600 | Swann Auction Galleries | Nov 2021 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 21 | $7,475 |
| Prints | 372 | $6,755 |
| Works on paper | 18 | $2,860 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 380 | $6,763 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 14 | $5,648 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 465 results from 27 houses · How we compute these figures
Gustave Baumann is a German artist with 512 auction lots recorded since 1988, median price $6,480. 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 Gustave Baumann sold in 2026 for $24,320, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 453 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gustave Baumann work is $6,480.
The median Gustave Baumann print sells for $6,463 across 408 lots.
The median Gustave Baumann sculpture sells for $4,968 across 2 lots.
The median Gustave Baumann work on paper sells for $13,035 across 1 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Gustave Baumann prints typically sell for $3,750–$10,512 (the middle half of 379 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 | 439 | $6,463†‡ | $42,500 | 92.9% | 2026-10-16 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $13,035 | $13,035 | — | 2008-03-07 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | $4,968 | $7,560 | 66.7% | 2024-10-23 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 24 | $27,500 | $46,125 | — | 2026-10-16 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 379 | $3,750–$10,512†‡ | $6,500†‡ | $42,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $3,513–$6,925† | $5,500† | $9,840 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $42,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $42,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $13,035 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $7,560 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2016 | $2,375 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Gustave Baumann worth?
Across 453 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gustave Baumann work is $6,480. The median Gustave Baumann print sells for $6,463 across 408 lots. The median Gustave Baumann sculpture sells for $4,968 across 2 lots. The median Gustave Baumann work on paper sells for $13,035 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Gustave Baumann prints typically sell for $3,750–$10,512 (the middle half of 379 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 Gustave Baumann print?
Based on 408 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gustave Baumann print is $6,463. 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 Gustave Baumann's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Gustave Baumann print is $42,500.
What is the average price of a small Gustave Baumann print?
Based on 379 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Gustave Baumann print (small (under 50 cm)) is $6,500, 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 Gustave Baumann print?
Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Gustave Baumann print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $5,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Gustave Baumann's auction record?
Gustave Baumann's auction record is $46,125, set in 2025.
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