Robert Zünd Auction Prices and Value Guide

Robert Zünd auction prices are tracked in Appraisily's artist market index, with source-directory coverage of 273 records. Use this page to review sold-lot activity, market context, and valuation factors before requesting a formal appraisal.

Robert Zünd auction prices: quick answer

Robert Zünd auction prices depend on medium, size, date, condition, provenance, edition details, attribution confidence, and recent comparable auction sales.

Artist
Robert Zünd
Source records
273
Market update
2026-02-16

Artist context

About Robert Zünd

Robert Zünd (1827–1909) was a Swiss landscape painter born and based in Lucerne. Active during the second half of the 19th century, he became one of Switzerland's recognized practitioners of naturalistic landscape painting, producing finely detailed oil-on-canvas depictions of forests, pastures, and rural scenery. Zünd also worked as a copyist and draftsman, skills reflected in the precision of his compositions. His work is anchored in the Central European landscape tradition of the period, and his paintings are held in Swiss public collections and appear on the international auction market. Collectors most often encounter his original landscape compositions, though his copies after Old Masters also surface in circulation.

19th-century Swiss landscape paintingoil on canvasdrawinglandscapesSwiss countryside and forest scenes

Common works and media

Oil-on-canvas landscape paintings of Swiss forest interiors, pastures, and rural views are the most frequently encountered works. Drawings and preparatory studies also appear. Zünd's copies after Old Master paintings occasionally surface and should be identified as such. Works range from small cabinet-size panels to larger exhibition-scale canvases.

Market and appraisal context

Zünd's original landscape paintings in oil on canvas are the primary works that appear at auction. Key factors affecting appraisal include attribution confidence, the scale and detail of the composition, provenance, and condition. Works depicting characteristic Swiss forest and pastoral subjects tend to be the most sought after. Because Zünd also produced copies after earlier masters, distinguishing original compositions from copy work is an important step in any appraisal. Comparable public auction results from Swiss and Continental Old Master or 19th-century painting sales provide the most reliable pricing context.

Auction categories and appraisal factors

Common auction categories

  • Old Master & 19th Century Paintings
  • Swiss Art

Value drivers

  1. Attribution and authenticity; works should be confirmed against known catalogues or expert opinion
  2. Subject matter and composition; detailed forest and pastoral landscapes are most characteristic
  3. Medium and condition; oil on canvas works dominate his output
  4. Provenance and exhibition history

Appraisal caveats

  • Robert Zünd's copies after Old Masters (noted in RKD as 'copyist') may appear on the market and should be distinguished from original compositions.
  • The source pack does not include specific auction records or price references; appraisal should reference comparable realized prices from major auction houses.

Evidence

Sources for artist context

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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.

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Artist value FAQ

How much is Robert Zünd 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.

Can Appraisily value my Robert Zünd artwork?

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