ZELGER, JAKOB JOSEPH (1812–1885)
ZELGER, JAKOB JOSEPH is a Swiss artist with 28 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $1,369. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by ZELGER, JAKOB JOSEPH sold in 2023 for a hammer price of $1,868 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View ZELGER, JAKOB JOSEPH on OpeningBid →What is a ZELGER, JAKOB JOSEPH work worth?
Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a ZELGER, JAKOB JOSEPH work is $1,369.
The median ZELGER, JAKOB JOSEPH painting sells for $1,868 across 13 lots.
The median ZELGER, JAKOB JOSEPH work on paper sells for $384 across 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 24 | $1,868† | $12,959† | 54.2% | 2023-05-12 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $384† | $394† | 66.7% | 2011-11-01 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $1,222–$2,204† | $1,868† | $12,959† |
† 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 | 2009 | $12,959† |
| Paintings | 2006 | $3,898† |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $394† |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $375† |
† 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 ZELGER, JAKOB JOSEPH worth?
Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a ZELGER, JAKOB JOSEPH work is $1,369. The median ZELGER, JAKOB JOSEPH painting sells for $1,868 across 13 lots. The median ZELGER, JAKOB JOSEPH work on paper sells for $384 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a ZELGER, JAKOB JOSEPH painting?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a ZELGER, JAKOB JOSEPH painting is $1,868. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is ZELGER, JAKOB JOSEPH's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a ZELGER, JAKOB JOSEPH painting is $12,959. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $12,959 (buyer's premium not included).
What is ZELGER, JAKOB JOSEPH's auction record?
ZELGER, JAKOB JOSEPH's auction record is $12,959, set in 2009. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $12,959 (buyer's premium not included).
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