Hermann Kaulbach (1846–1909)
Hermann Kaulbach is a German artist with 49 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $2,991. 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 Hermann Kaulbach sold in 2026 for $14,315, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hermann Kaulbach work is $2,991.
The median Hermann Kaulbach painting sells for $3,768 across 24 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 32 | $3,768†‡ | $57,518 | 75% | 2024-11-18 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $2,400–$11,834†‡ | $2,991†‡ | $57,518 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $1,861–$14,065‡ | $7,764‡ | $28,200 |
† 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 | 2024 | $57,518 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $40,136‡ |
‡ 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 Hermann Kaulbach worth?
Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hermann Kaulbach work is $2,991. The median Hermann Kaulbach painting sells for $3,768 across 24 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 Hermann Kaulbach painting?
Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hermann Kaulbach painting is $3,768. 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 Hermann Kaulbach's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Hermann Kaulbach painting is $57,518.
What is the average price of a small Hermann Kaulbach painting?
Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Hermann Kaulbach painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,991, 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 Hermann Kaulbach's auction record?
Hermann Kaulbach's auction record is $57,518, set in 2024.
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