Sebald Beham (1500–1550)
What is Sebald Beham’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 280 auction results for Sebald Beham at 11 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,143 including buyer’s premium (middle half $968–$1,661, n=6). The auction record is $11,049 for Frau mit zwei Kindern in der Badestube (Woman with two Children in the Bathroom) (2022, Karl & Faber). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Recto : Putto près d'une jarre enflammée ; Verso : Quatre têtes d'hommes, 2005 | Ink | $11,025 | Artcurial | Jun 2020 |
| 2 | HANS SEBALD BEHAM (1500-1550) | Burin, deux gravures sur bois | $4,242 | Tajan | Jun 2016 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frau mit zwei Kindern in der Badestube (Woman with two Children in the Bathroom) | Engraving | $11,049 | Karl & Faber | May 2022 |
| 2 | Der Tod und das schlafende Weib (Death and the Sleeping Woman), 1548 | Engraving | $10,225 | Karl & Faber | May 2023 |
| 3 | THE LABOURS OF HERCULES, 1542-1548 | Engraving | $5,370 | Sworders | May 2013 |
| 4 | Seven Liberal Arts, circa 1520 | Engraving | $4,750 | Swann Auction Galleries | Nov 2015 |
| 5 | Das dornengekrönte Haupt Christi, circa 1520 | Woodcut | $4,349 | Karl & Faber | Nov 2023 |
| 6 | Die Jungfrau mit dem Kinde und einer Birne auf einer Rasenbank, 1521 | Woodcut | $4,121 | Karl & Faber | May 2024 |
| 7 | HANS SEBALD BEHAM Group of 12 engravings. | Engraving | $3,500 | Swann Auction Galleries | Apr 2014 |
| 8 | The Lady and Death, 1541 | Engraving | $3,200 | Swann Auction Galleries | Nov 2005 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Prints | 66 | $1,125 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 47 | $1,250 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 280 results from 11 houses · How we compute these figures
Sebald Beham is a German artist with 410 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $749. 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 Sebald Beham is recorded as sold in 2026 for $1,253; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Sebald Beham on OpeningBid →What is a Sebald Beham work worth?
Across 280 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sebald Beham work is $749.
The median Sebald Beham print sells for $748 across 278 lots.
The median Sebald Beham work on paper sells for $19,622 across 2 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Sebald Beham prints typically sell for $441–$1,314 (the middle half of 254 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 | 406 | $748†‡ | $11,215‡ | 68.5% | 2026-06-03 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $19,622† | $28,219† | — | 2020-06-16 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 14 | $6,588†‡ | $28,219† | — | 2025-11-26 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 254 | $441–$1,314†‡ | $721†‡ | $11,049 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $578–$5,115‡ | $2,571‡ | $11,215‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 | 2005 | $28,219† |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $11,215‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $11,049 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $11,025 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Sebald Beham worth?
Across 280 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sebald Beham work is $749. The median Sebald Beham print sells for $748 across 278 lots. The median Sebald Beham work on paper sells for $19,622 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Sebald Beham prints typically sell for $441–$1,314 (the middle half of 254 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 Sebald Beham print?
Based on 278 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Sebald Beham print is $748. 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 Sebald Beham's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Sebald Beham print is $11,215. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small Sebald Beham print?
Based on 254 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Sebald Beham print (small (under 50 cm)) is $721, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Sebald Beham's auction record?
Sebald Beham's auction record is $28,219, set in 2005. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $28,219 (buyer's premium not included).
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