Salomé (b. 1954)
What is Salomé’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 48 auction results for Salomé at 13 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $20,542 including buyer’s premium (middle half $11,318–$22,860, n=13). The auction record is $55,289 for Die Verführung I (2008, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Die Verführung I, 1979 | Acrylic on canvas | $55,289 | Christie's | Jul 2008 |
| 2 | American Flag, 1979 | Acrylic on canvas | $49,431 | Koller Auktionen | Dec 2022 |
| 3 | Black Swimmer, 1993 | Oil crayon and acrylic on canvas | $35,280 | Christie's | Jun 2010 |
| 4 | Seerosenteich, 2005 | Acrylic paint | $34,289 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | May 2025 |
| 5 | Schwimmer, 1982 | Acryl auf Nessel | $33,300 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Jun 2024 |
| 6 | In the Shower, 1988 | Acrylic paint | $27,940 | Rago Arts | May 2025 |
| 7 | Tall Swimmer (Hoher Schwimmer) | Oil on canvas | $25,000 | Freeman's Hindman | Jul 2020 |
| 8 | Seiltänzer, 1979 | Acrylic on burlap | $23,508 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2018 |
| 9 | Bodies, 1982 | Jeweils Kunstharz auf Nessel | $22,922 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Jun 2026 |
| 10 | Summerswimmer, 1989 | Painting | $22,860 | Rago Arts | May 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 25 | $18,000 |
| Other | 7 | $15,563 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 24 | $20,133 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 5 | $7,391 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 48 results from 13 houses · How we compute these figures
Salomé is a German artist with 49 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $13,270. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Salomé sold in 2026 for $22,922, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full Salomé record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Salomé on OpeningBid →What is a Salomé work worth?
Across 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Salomé work is $13,270.
The median Salomé painting sells for $13,856 across 30 lots.
The median Salomé work on paper sells for $2,792 across 2 lots.
The median Salomé print sells for $212 across 3 lots.
Large (over 120 cm) Salomé paintings typically sell for $10,261–$24,130 (the middle half of 24 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | $212 | $530 | — | 2007-07-07 |
| Paintings | 30 | $13,856† | $55,289 | — | 2026-06-06 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $2,792 | $3,884 | 66.7% | 2009-04-29 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $964† | $964† | — | 2024-12-05 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $49,431 | $55,289 | — | 2022-12-01 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Salomé's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $212. Paintings (30 lots) median $13,856, record $55,289. A typical Salomé painting sells for around 65× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $49,431.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $5,247–$10,251† | $8,584† | $25,078† |
| large (over 120 cm) | 24 | $10,261–$24,130† | $16,241† | $55,289 |
† 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 | 2008 | $55,289 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $49,431 |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $3,884 |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $1,699 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $964† |
| Prints & Editions | 2007 | $91 |
† 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 Salomé worth?
Across 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Salomé work is $13,270. The median Salomé painting sells for $13,856 across 30 lots. The median Salomé work on paper sells for $2,792 across 2 lots. The median Salomé print sells for $212 across 3 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Salomé paintings typically sell for $10,261–$24,130 (the middle half of 24 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Salomé painting?
Based on 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Salomé painting is $13,856. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Salomé's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Salomé painting is $55,289.
What is the average price of a large Salomé painting?
Based on 24 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Salomé painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $16,241, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Salomé's auction record?
Salomé's auction record is $55,289, set in 2008.
See the full Salomé record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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