Severin Roesen (1816–1882)
What is Severin Roesen’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 54 auction results for Severin Roesen at 12 houses since 1995. Over the last 24 months the median price was $47,880 including buyer’s premium (middle half $40,200–$71,755, n=7). The auction record is $769,000 for Still Life with Fruit in a Landscape (2008, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Still Life with Fruit in a Landscape | Oil on canvas | $769,000 | Sotheby's | May 2008 |
| 2 | Still Life, Vase of Flowers, 1815 | Oil paint | $713,000 | Christie's | May 2008 |
| 3 | Summer's Bounty, 1815 | Oil paint | $327,600 | Christie's | Jan 2025 |
| 4 | Still Life with Flowers and Fruit | — | $254,500 | Sotheby's | Dec 2008 |
| 5 | Still Life with Fruit, 1815 | Oil paint | $206,500 | Christie's | Dec 2010 |
| 6 | Still Life with Fruit, 1857 | Oil paint | $192,000 | Christie's | May 2005 |
| 7 | Still Life with Flowers | Oil on canvas | $181,000 | Sotheby's | May 2008 |
| 8 | Floral Still Life, 1852 | Oil paint | $149,000 | Christie's | May 2014 |
| 9 | Still Life with Fruit and Champagne, 1865 | Oil paint | $96,000 | Christie's | Dec 2005 |
| 10 | An Abundance of Fruit, 1860 | Oil paint | $95,600 | Christie's | Dec 2003 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 43 | $47,880 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 32 | $44,875 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $25,000 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 54 results from 12 houses · How we compute these figures
Severin Roesen is a German artist with 62 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $42,000. 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 Severin Roesen sold in 2026 for $60,960, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Severin Roesen work is $42,000.
The median Severin Roesen painting sells for $40,000 across 47 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Severin Roesen paintings typically sell for $22,712–$68,500 (the middle half of 36 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 51 | $40,000†‡ | $713,000 | 92.2% | 2026-05-28 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $230,500 | $769,000 | — | 2025-01-23 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $10,150–$36,500†‡ | $20,000†‡ | $88,125 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 36 | $22,712–$68,500†‡ | $41,000†‡ | $713,000 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2008 | $713,000 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $327,600 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Severin Roesen worth?
Across 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Severin Roesen work is $42,000. The median Severin Roesen painting sells for $40,000 across 47 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Severin Roesen paintings typically sell for $22,712–$68,500 (the middle half of 36 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 Severin Roesen painting?
Based on 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Severin Roesen painting is $40,000. 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 Severin Roesen's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Severin Roesen painting is $713,000.
What is the average price of a medium Severin Roesen painting?
Based on 36 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Severin Roesen painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $41,000, 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 Severin Roesen's auction record?
Severin Roesen's auction record is $769,000, set in 2008.
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