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# Rudolf von Alt (1812–1905)

## What is Rudolf von Alt’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 226 auction results for Rudolf von Alt at 16 houses since 2001. Over the last 24 months the median price was $11,809 including buyer’s premium (middle half $8,396–$13,588, n=7). The auction record is $302,561 for Salzburg mit der Salzach (2012, im Kinsky Auktionshaus). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salzburg mit der Salzach, 1887 | Aquarell auf Papier | $302,561 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Apr 2012 |
| 2 | Freyung mit Schottenkirche, 1896 | Aquarell auf Papier | $117,663 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Apr 2012 |
| 3 | Bridge of Prague, c. 1853 | Watercolour on paper | $113,085 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Nov 2013 |
| 4 | The arcaded courtyard of the Landhaus in Graz, watercolour on paper, 2021 | Watercolour | $105,371 | Dorotheum | May 2022 |
| 5 | Self-portrait, watercolour on paper, 1886 | Watercolour | $104,918 | Dorotheum | Nov 2022 |
| 6 | Naples, view from the Northwest over the Bay of Naples, with Vesuvius in the background | Oil on canvas | $96,124 | Sotheby's | Jul 2021 |
| 7 | The court of the Doge's Palace in Venice, 1875 | Watercolour on paper | $82,713 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Oct 2017 |
| 8 | The court of the Doge's Palace in Venice, 1875 | Watercolour on paper | $82,713 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Oct 2017 |
| 9 | View from the Bastei pavilion in front of palace Liechtenstein towards the Votivkirche in Vienna, 1873 | Watercolour on paper | $75,718 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Jul 2021 |
| 10 | View of the basilica of San Francesco in Siena from the Torre del Mangia, 1871 | Watercolour on paper | $60,155 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Oct 2017 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 98 | $23,324 |
| Paintings | 6 | $19,843 |
| Other | 23 | $12,426 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 22 | $46,449 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 102 | $15,341 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 226 results from 16 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Rudolf von Alt is an Austrian artist with 287 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $13,177. 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 Rudolf von Alt sold in 2026 for $23,306, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**12 Rudolf von Alt works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Rudolf von Alt work worth?

Across 217 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Rudolf von Alt work is $13,177.

The median Rudolf von Alt work on paper sells for $10,431 across 69 lots.

The median Rudolf von Alt painting sells for $22,088 across 7 lots.

The median Rudolf von Alt print sells for $126 across 1 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Rudolf von Alt work on papers typically sell for $5,527–$21,052 (the middle half of 61 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 | 1 | $126‡ | $126‡ | — | 2012-08-22 |
| Paintings | 10 | $22,088‡ | $96,124 | 70% | 2026-10-22 |
| Works on Paper | 82 | $10,431†‡ | $82,713 | 84.1% | 2026-09-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 13 | $96,124‡ | $302,561 | — | 2025-10-22 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Rudolf von Alt's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $126. Paintings (10 lots) median $22,088, record $96,124. A typical Rudolf von Alt painting sells for around 175× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 13 lots) the median is $96,124.

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 61 | $5,527–$21,052‡ | $9,706‡ | $59,534‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $44,815–$57,063‡ | $46,592‡ | $82,713 |

‡ 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 | 2021 | $96,124 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $82,713 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $60,155 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $45,111 |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $126‡ |

‡ 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 Rudolf von Alt worth?

Across 217 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Rudolf von Alt work is $13,177. The median Rudolf von Alt work on paper sells for $10,431 across 69 lots. The median Rudolf von Alt painting sells for $22,088 across 7 lots. The median Rudolf von Alt print sells for $126 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Rudolf von Alt work on papers typically sell for $5,527–$21,052 (the middle half of 61 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 Rudolf von Alt work on paper?

Based on 69 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Rudolf von Alt work on paper is $10,431. 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 Rudolf von Alt's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Rudolf von Alt work on paper is $82,713.

### What is the average price of a small Rudolf von Alt work on paper?

Based on 61 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Rudolf von Alt work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $9,706, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Rudolf von Alt's auction record?

Rudolf von Alt's auction record is $302,561, set in 2012.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 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.