Paul Baum (1859–1932)
Paul Baum is a German artist with 136 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $4,290. 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 Paul Baum sold in 2025 for $30,765, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Paul Baum on OpeningBid →What is a Paul Baum work worth?
Across 80 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Baum work is $4,290.
The median Paul Baum work on paper sells for $2,447 across 44 lots.
The median Paul Baum painting sells for $17,482 across 30 lots.
The median Paul Baum print sells for $675 across 5 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Paul Baum work on papers typically sell for $1,490–$4,494 (the middle half of 37 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Paul Baum paintings typically sell for $15,788–$50,801 (the middle half of 20 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 | 34 | $675‡ | $24,512 | 14.7% | 2024-11-18 |
| Paintings | 37 | $17,482†‡ | $74,897 | 81.1% | 2025-11-11 |
| Works on Paper | 61 | $2,447‡ | $95,324 | 72.1% | 2024-06-01 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $71,504 | $95,324 | — | 2023-12-01 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paul Baum's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (34 lots) median $675 with 14.7% sell-through. Paintings (37 lots) median $17,482, record $74,897. A typical Paul Baum painting sells for around 26× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $71,504.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $359–$2,512‡ | $675‡ | $24,512 |
‡ 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) | 10 | $4,946–$9,403†‡ | $7,960†‡ | $21,376 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 20 | $15,788–$50,801‡ | $26,226‡ | $74,897 |
† 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) | 37 | $1,490–$4,494‡ | $2,598‡ | $95,324 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $1,859–$2,243‡ | $2,141‡ | $2,497‡ |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $95,324 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $74,897 |
| Paintings | 2003 | $68,110 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $32,682 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $24,512 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $2,512 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Paul Baum worth?
Across 80 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Baum work is $4,290. The median Paul Baum work on paper sells for $2,447 across 44 lots. The median Paul Baum painting sells for $17,482 across 30 lots. The median Paul Baum print sells for $675 across 5 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Paul Baum work on papers typically sell for $1,490–$4,494 (the middle half of 37 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Paul Baum paintings typically sell for $15,788–$50,801 (the middle half of 20 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 Paul Baum work on paper?
Based on 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paul Baum work on paper is $2,447. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Paul Baum's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Paul Baum work on paper is $95,324.
What is the average price of a Paul Baum painting?
Based on 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paul Baum painting is $17,482. 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 Paul Baum's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Paul Baum painting is $74,897.
What is the average price of a Paul Baum print?
Based on 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paul Baum print is $675. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Paul Baum's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Paul Baum print is $24,512.
What is the average price of a small Paul Baum work on paper?
Based on 37 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Paul Baum work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,598, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a medium Paul Baum painting?
Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Paul Baum painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $26,226, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Paul Baum's auction record?
Paul Baum's auction record is $95,324, set in 2019.
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