Martha Wittwer-Gelpke (1875–1959)
Martha Wittwer-Gelpke is a CH artist with 17 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $3,212. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Martha Wittwer-Gelpke sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $3,212 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Martha Wittwer-Gelpke on OpeningBid →What is a Martha Wittwer-Gelpke work worth?
Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Martha Wittwer-Gelpke work is $3,212.
The median Martha Wittwer-Gelpke painting sells for $3,469 across 10 lots.
The median Martha Wittwer-Gelpke work on paper sells for $2,860 across 4 lots.
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 12 | $3,469† | $5,925† | 83.3% | 2026-06-23 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $2,860† | $2,991† | — | 2017-11-20 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $3,226–$4,064† | $3,511† | $5,925† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2012 | $5,925† |
| Paintings | 2002 | $4,404† |
| Works on Paper | 2004 | $2,991† |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $2,884† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Martha Wittwer-Gelpke worth?
Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Martha Wittwer-Gelpke work is $3,212. The median Martha Wittwer-Gelpke painting sells for $3,469 across 10 lots. The median Martha Wittwer-Gelpke work on paper sells for $2,860 across 4 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Martha Wittwer-Gelpke painting?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Martha Wittwer-Gelpke painting is $3,469. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Martha Wittwer-Gelpke's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Martha Wittwer-Gelpke painting is $5,925. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $5,925 (buyer's premium not included).
What is Martha Wittwer-Gelpke's auction record?
Martha Wittwer-Gelpke's auction record is $5,925, set in 2012. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $5,925 (buyer's premium not included).
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