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# Peter Baumgras (1827–1904)

Peter Baumgras is an American artist with 13 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $2,472.

A work by Peter Baumgras sold in 2026 for $3,302, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Peter Baumgras work worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peter Baumgras work is $2,472.

The median Peter Baumgras painting sells for $1,645 across 9 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 | 14 | $1,645† | $32,900 | 64.3% | 2026-01-27 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $850–$3,302† | $1,645† | $32,900 |

† 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 | 2006 | $32,900 |
| Paintings | 2006 | $32,900 |

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 Peter Baumgras worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peter Baumgras work is $2,472. The median Peter Baumgras painting sells for $1,645 across 9 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Peter Baumgras painting?

Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Peter Baumgras painting is $1,645. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Peter Baumgras's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Peter Baumgras painting is $32,900.

### What is Peter Baumgras's auction record?

Peter Baumgras's auction record is $32,900, set in 2006.

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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.