From vibrant landscapes inspired by Lake Attersee to richly patterned portraits, Gustav Klimt's art continues to attract exceptional interest at auction. Ten of his works have achieved standout prices, reflecting both the distinctive range of his career and the rarity of major paintings reaching the market.
The highest auction results
Portrait of Elisabeth Lederer leads the group. Sold at Sotheby's in 2025 for $236.4 million including fees, it set a new auction record for Klimt. His late portrait Lady with a Fan brought $108.4 million at Sotheby's in 2023, while the landscape Birch Forest achieved $104.6 million at Christie's in 2022.
Other major results include Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer II, which sold for $87.9 million at Christie's in 2006, and Blooming Meadow, which reached $86 million at Sotheby's in 2025. The garden scene Bauerngarten brought approximately $59.3 million in 2017.
Among the other works in the top ten, Portrait of Fräulein Lieser sold for about $41 million in 2024, setting an auction record in Austria. Litzlberg am Attersee achieved $40.4 million in 2011, while Apple Tree I sold for $33 million in 2006. Landhaus am Attersee reached $29.1 million in 2003.
The results span more than two decades and show how Klimt's portraits and landscapes resonate with collectors in different ways. As rare works continue to enter the market, their visibility may deepen appreciation of Klimt's influence on modern art and the enduring value of artistic innovation.
