Johann Jakob Biedermann (1763–1830)
Johann Jakob Biedermann is a Swiss artist with 146 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $1,256. 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 Johann Jakob Biedermann is recorded as sold in 2025 for $7,448; 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 92 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Johann Jakob Biedermann work is $1,256.
The median Johann Jakob Biedermann print sells for $873 across 48 lots.
The median Johann Jakob Biedermann painting sells for $6,405 across 31 lots.
The median Johann Jakob Biedermann work on paper sells for $1,215 across 8 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Johann Jakob Biedermann prints typically sell for $505–$1,130 (the middle half of 34 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Johann Jakob Biedermann paintings typically sell for $2,903–$7,431 (the middle half of 23 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 | 69 | $873†‡ | $4,850 | 69.6% | 2024-05-02 |
| Paintings | 45 | $6,405†‡ | $27,030 | 68.9% | 2025-11-28 |
| Works on Paper | 11 | $1,215†‡ | $3,589 | 72.7% | 2025-05-08 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $22,106‡ | $143,037 | — | 2019-03-29 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Johann Jakob Biedermann's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (69 lots) median $873 with 69.6% sell-through. Paintings (45 lots) median $6,405, record $27,030. A typical Johann Jakob Biedermann painting sells for around 7.3× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $22,106.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $552–$1,249†‡ | $1,023†‡ | $2,319 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 34 | $505–$1,130†‡ | $829†‡ | $4,850 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 23 | $2,903–$7,431†‡ | $5,275†‡ | $20,334 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $7,461–$15,278†‡ | $9,793†‡ | $27,030 |
† 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 | 2019 | $27,030 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $22,106‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2008 | $4,850 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $3,589 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $3,021‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $2,664† |
† 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 Johann Jakob Biedermann worth?
Across 92 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Johann Jakob Biedermann work is $1,256. The median Johann Jakob Biedermann print sells for $873 across 48 lots. The median Johann Jakob Biedermann painting sells for $6,405 across 31 lots. The median Johann Jakob Biedermann work on paper sells for $1,215 across 8 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Johann Jakob Biedermann prints typically sell for $505–$1,130 (the middle half of 34 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Johann Jakob Biedermann paintings typically sell for $2,903–$7,431 (the middle half of 23 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 Johann Jakob Biedermann print?
Based on 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Johann Jakob Biedermann print is $873. 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 Johann Jakob Biedermann's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Johann Jakob Biedermann print is $4,850.
What is the average price of a Johann Jakob Biedermann painting?
Based on 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Johann Jakob Biedermann painting is $6,405. 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 Johann Jakob Biedermann's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Johann Jakob Biedermann painting is $27,030.
What is the average price of a Johann Jakob Biedermann work on paper?
Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Johann Jakob Biedermann work on paper is $1,215. 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 Johann Jakob Biedermann's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Johann Jakob Biedermann work on paper is $3,589.
What is the average price of a medium Johann Jakob Biedermann print?
Based on 34 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Johann Jakob Biedermann print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $829, 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 small Johann Jakob Biedermann painting?
Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Johann Jakob Biedermann painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $5,275, 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 Johann Jakob Biedermann's auction record?
Johann Jakob Biedermann's auction record is $143,037, set in 2007.
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