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# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.