Louis Gurlitt (1812–1897)
Louis Gurlitt is a German artist with 80 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $4,665. 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 Louis Gurlitt is recorded as sold in 2023 for $8,198; 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 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louis Gurlitt work is $4,665.
The median Louis Gurlitt painting sells for $5,754 across 31 lots.
The median Louis Gurlitt work on paper sells for $740 across 10 lots.
The median Louis Gurlitt print sells for $302 across 1 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 | 4 | $302 | $302 | 25% | 2006-10-28 |
| Paintings | 45 | $5,754†‡ | $29,998 | 68.9% | 2024-05-30 |
| Works on Paper | 21 | $740‡ | $3,287‡ | 47.6% | 2026-03-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $23,880† | $29,998 | — | 2020-12-12 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Louis Gurlitt's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $302 with 25% sell-through. Paintings (45 lots) median $5,754, record $29,998. A typical Louis Gurlitt painting sells for around 19× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $23,880.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $3,006–$5,913†‡ | $3,722†‡ | $19,000† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $5,325–$16,060†‡ | $5,890†‡ | $29,998 |
† 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) | 8 | $595–$1,066‡ | $740‡ | $1,178 |
‡ 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 | 2020 | $29,998 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $23,880† |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $3,287‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $1,178 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $302 |
† 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 Louis Gurlitt worth?
Across 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louis Gurlitt work is $4,665. The median Louis Gurlitt painting sells for $5,754 across 31 lots. The median Louis Gurlitt work on paper sells for $740 across 10 lots. The median Louis Gurlitt print sells for $302 across 1 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 Louis Gurlitt painting?
Based on 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Louis Gurlitt painting is $5,754. 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 Louis Gurlitt's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Louis Gurlitt painting is $29,998.
What is the average price of a Louis Gurlitt work on paper?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Louis Gurlitt work on paper is $740. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Louis Gurlitt's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Louis Gurlitt work on paper is $3,287. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Louis Gurlitt painting?
Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Louis Gurlitt painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $5,890, 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 Louis Gurlitt painting?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Louis Gurlitt painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,722, 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 Louis Gurlitt's auction record?
Louis Gurlitt's auction record is $29,998, set in 2020.
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