August Gaul Auction Prices and Value Guide
August Gaul auction prices are tracked in Appraisily's artist market index, with source-directory coverage of 504 records. Use this page to review sold-lot activity, market context, and valuation factors before requesting a formal appraisal.
August Gaul auction prices: quick answer
August Gaul auction prices depend on medium, size, date, condition, provenance, edition details, attribution confidence, and recent comparable auction sales.
- Artist
- August Gaul
- Source records
- 504
- Market update
- 2026-02-06
Artist context
About August Gaul
August Gaul (1869–1921), born Georg August Gaul in Grossauheim near Hanau, Germany, was a sculptor, printmaker, and medalist best known for his animal subjects. Trained in his father's workshop and later at a silverware factory, Gaul formalized his studies under Alexander Calandrelli and Reinhold Begas in Berlin, where he contributed to the Kaiser Wilhelm National Monument. A 1897 study stipend broadened his exposure. Gaul became one of the leading German Tierbildhauer — animal sculptors — of his generation, producing expressive bronze figures, lithographs, etchings, and commemorative medals. The Library of Congress classifies him as a German Expressionist sculptor. His work is held by the Museum of Modern Art, the Rijksmuseum, and other major collections. Gaul died in Berlin in 1921 at age 51.
ExpressionismLate 19th / Early 20th-century German sculptureBronze sculptureLithographyMedals and plaquettesWatercolorAnimals (primary subject across media)
Common works and media
Small bronze animal figures (domestic and wild mammals, birds, reptiles) are the most frequently encountered works by August Gaul at auction. These were typically cast at Berlin foundries such as Gladenbeck and Noack. He also produced lithographs and etchings featuring animal subjects, commemorative medals and plaquettes, watercolors, and occasional paintings. The bronzes range from tabletop figurines to larger freestanding sculptures, often mounted on naturalistic bases.
Market and appraisal context
August Gaul's work appears regularly at auction, with over 500 recorded lots, predominantly small-scale bronze animal sculptures cast by Berlin foundries. Collectors most often encounter tabletop bronze figures of mammals, birds, and reptiles, along with lithographs and etchings of animal subjects. Valuation depends on size, subject rarity, foundry marks, patina condition, provenance, and whether the piece is signed. Editioned bronzes trade in accessible price ranges, while larger or more distinctive compositions can command higher results. Commemorative medals and plaquettes form a smaller but notable segment. Attribution should be confirmed through signature, foundry stamps, or scholarly reference.
Auction categories and appraisal factors
Appraisal caveats
- Gaul produced small-format bronze animal figures in editions, which are widely available at auction and generally trade in modest price ranges
- Market data in this research comes from identity and authority sources only; auction realized-price records should be consulted for current valuation
- Works attributed to Gaul should be verified against catalogue references or expert opinion
Evidence
Sources for artist context
This source-grounded artist context passed Appraisily's promotion threshold: high confidence, strong sources.
- Wikidata library authority
- Getty Vocabulary Program library authority
- VIAF library authority
- Library of Congress library authority
- The Museum of Modern Art museum or university
- RKD – Netherlands Institute for Art History library authority
Data basis
This page is built from Appraisily's public auction market index. Private transactions, incomplete sale feeds, and attribution changes may not be fully represented.
Artist value FAQ
How much is August Gaul worth?
Comparable public auction sales are the best starting point, but final value depends on the specific artwork, condition, size, medium, provenance, and attribution confidence.
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