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# Oskar Begas (1828–1883)

Oskar Begas is a German artist with 4 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $1,977. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Oskar Begas sold in 2020 for $10,380, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Oskar Begas work worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Oskar Begas work is $1,977.

The median Oskar Begas painting sells for $6,178 across 2 lots.

The median Oskar Begas work on paper sells for $1,851 across 1 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2 | $6,178‡ | $10,380 | — | 2020-11-21 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $1,851 | $1,851 | — | 2022-05-21 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2020 | $10,380 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $1,977‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $1,851 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Oskar Begas worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Oskar Begas work is $1,977. The median Oskar Begas painting sells for $6,178 across 2 lots. The median Oskar Begas work on paper sells for $1,851 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Oskar Begas's auction record?

Oskar Begas's auction record is $10,380, set in 2020.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.