Trude Waehner (1900–1979)
What is Trude Waehner’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 16 auction results for Trude Waehner at 2 houses since 2013. Over the last 24 months the median price was $348 including buyer’s premium (middle half $259–$698, n=10). The auction record is $2,504 for Agaves and roses, oil on canvas (2023, Dorotheum). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Agaves and roses, oil on canvas | Oil on canvas | $2,504 | Dorotheum | Sep 2023 |
| 2 | Stillleben mit Hut und Krug, circa 1943 | Öl/Leinwand 49,5 x 38,5 cm | $2,021 | Widder Auktionen | Jun 2025 |
| 3 | Paula Irene Kaplan, 1935 | Öl/Leinwand 67 x 54,2 cm | $866 | Widder Auktionen | Nov 2024 |
| 4 | Zukunft dieser Jugend, 1932 | Tusche/Papier 43,1 x 30,3 cm | $738 | Widder Auktionen | Nov 2024 |
| 5 | Narzisse / Daffodil, 1955 | Aquarell/Papier, 65,5 x 50,5 cm | $653 | Widder Auktionen | May 2024 |
| 6 | Tante Margarete | Öl/Leinwand, 65 x 50 cm | $544 | Widder Auktionen | May 2024 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Otto Klemperer conducting | Holzschnitt/Papier 27,7 x 20,6 cm | $579 | Widder Auktionen | Nov 2025 |
| 2 | Alban Berg conducting Wozzeck | Holzschnitt/Papier 27,7 x 18 cm | $348 | Widder Auktionen | Nov 2025 |
| 3 | TRUDE WAEHNER* | Holzschnitt/Papier 28 x 21 cm | $348 | Widder Auktionen | Nov 2025 |
| 4 | No passports | Holzschnitt/Papier 21,8 x 31 cm | $343 | Widder Auktionen | Jun 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Prints | 7 | $343 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 6 | $599 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $348 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 16 results from 2 houses · How we compute these figures
Trude Waehner is an Austrian artist with 41 auction lots recorded since 2013, median price $544. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Trude Waehner sold in 2025 for $579, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Trude Waehner work is $544.
The median Trude Waehner print sells for $343 across 7 lots.
The median Trude Waehner painting sells for $866 across 4 lots.
The median Trude Waehner work on paper sells for $653 across 3 lots.
Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 7 | $343 | $579 | — | 2025-11-27 |
| Paintings | 4 | $866 | $2,021 | — | 2025-06-05 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $653 | $738 | — | 2024-11-28 |
Trude Waehner's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (7 lots) median $343. Paintings (4 lots) median $866, record $2,021. A typical Trude Waehner painting sells for around 2.5× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $259–$348 | $345 | $579 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $2,021 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $866 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $738 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $653 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $579 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $348 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Trude Waehner worth?
Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Trude Waehner work is $544. The median Trude Waehner print sells for $343 across 7 lots. The median Trude Waehner painting sells for $866 across 4 lots. The median Trude Waehner work on paper sells for $653 across 3 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Trude Waehner's auction record?
Trude Waehner's auction record is $2,504, set in 2023.
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