TRAFFELET, FRIEDRICH (1897–1954)
TRAFFELET, FRIEDRICH is a Swiss artist with 242 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $424. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by TRAFFELET, FRIEDRICH sold in 2025 for a hammer price of $496 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 115 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a TRAFFELET, FRIEDRICH work is $424.
The median TRAFFELET, FRIEDRICH work on paper sells for $365 across 71 lots.
The median TRAFFELET, FRIEDRICH painting sells for $578 across 40 lots.
The median TRAFFELET, FRIEDRICH print sells for $199 across 2 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) TRAFFELET, FRIEDRICH work on papers typically sell for $197–$449 (the middle half of 44 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) TRAFFELET, FRIEDRICH paintings typically sell for $407–$1,019 (the middle half of 32 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 | 12 | $199† | $285† | 16.7% | 2010-05-01 |
| Paintings | 88 | $578† | $13,195† | 45.5% | 2025-05-10 |
| Works on Paper | 135 | $365† | $1,782† | 52.6% | 2025-11-08 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $1,805† | $13,195† | — | 2023-11-10 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
TRAFFELET, FRIEDRICH's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (12 lots) median $199 with 16.7% sell-through. Paintings (88 lots) median $578, record $13,195. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $13,195 (buyer's premium not included). A typical TRAFFELET, FRIEDRICH painting sells for around 2.9× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 6 lots) the median is $1,805.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $241–$503† | $454† | $910† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 32 | $407–$1,019† | $672† | $2,515† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 44 | $197–$449† | $314† | $1,401† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 27 | $328–$808† | $456† | $1,782† |
† 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 | 2018 | $13,195† |
| Paintings | 2023 | $2,515† |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $1,782† |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $1,401† |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $285† |
| Prints & Editions | 2005 | $112† |
† 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 TRAFFELET, FRIEDRICH worth?
Across 115 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a TRAFFELET, FRIEDRICH work is $424. The median TRAFFELET, FRIEDRICH work on paper sells for $365 across 71 lots. The median TRAFFELET, FRIEDRICH painting sells for $578 across 40 lots. The median TRAFFELET, FRIEDRICH print sells for $199 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) TRAFFELET, FRIEDRICH work on papers typically sell for $197–$449 (the middle half of 44 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) TRAFFELET, FRIEDRICH paintings typically sell for $407–$1,019 (the middle half of 32 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a TRAFFELET, FRIEDRICH work on paper?
Based on 71 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a TRAFFELET, FRIEDRICH work on paper is $365. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is TRAFFELET, FRIEDRICH's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a TRAFFELET, FRIEDRICH work on paper is $1,782. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,782 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a TRAFFELET, FRIEDRICH painting?
Based on 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a TRAFFELET, FRIEDRICH painting is $578. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is TRAFFELET, FRIEDRICH's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a TRAFFELET, FRIEDRICH painting is $13,195. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $13,195 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a TRAFFELET, FRIEDRICH print?
Based on 2 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a TRAFFELET, FRIEDRICH print is $199. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is TRAFFELET, FRIEDRICH's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a TRAFFELET, FRIEDRICH print is $285. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $285 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a small TRAFFELET, FRIEDRICH work on paper?
Based on 44 sold lots, the median auction price of a small TRAFFELET, FRIEDRICH work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $314, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a medium TRAFFELET, FRIEDRICH painting?
Based on 32 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium TRAFFELET, FRIEDRICH painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $672, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is TRAFFELET, FRIEDRICH's auction record?
TRAFFELET, FRIEDRICH's auction record is $13,195, set in 2018. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $13,195 (buyer's premium not included).
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