Albert Trachsel (1863–1929)
Albert Trachsel is a Swiss artist with 89 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $1,399. 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 Albert Trachsel sold in 2024 for $14,864, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Albert Trachsel work is $1,399.
The median Albert Trachsel work on paper sells for $1,274 across 44 lots.
The median Albert Trachsel painting sells for $8,621 across 6 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Albert Trachsel work on papers typically sell for $837–$1,792 (the middle half of 34 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 | 8 | $8,621† | $16,923 | 75% | 2024-09-12 |
| Works on Paper | 74 | $1,274†‡ | $6,632† | 59.5% | 2024-11-09 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $14,864 | $16,923 | — | 2024-09-12 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 34 | $837–$1,792†‡ | $1,342†‡ | $6,564† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $959–$2,030†‡ | $1,261†‡ | $6,632† |
† 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 | 1990 | $16,923 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $14,864 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $6,632† |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $6,564† |
† 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 Albert Trachsel worth?
Across 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Albert Trachsel work is $1,399. The median Albert Trachsel work on paper sells for $1,274 across 44 lots. The median Albert Trachsel painting sells for $8,621 across 6 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Albert Trachsel work on papers typically sell for $837–$1,792 (the middle half of 34 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 Albert Trachsel work on paper?
Based on 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Albert Trachsel work on paper is $1,274. 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 Albert Trachsel's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Albert Trachsel work on paper is $6,632. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $6,632 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a small Albert Trachsel work on paper?
Based on 34 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Albert Trachsel work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,342, 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 Albert Trachsel's auction record?
Albert Trachsel's auction record is $16,923, set in 1990.
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