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# Alexander Hesler (1823–1895)

Alexander Hesler is an artist with 39 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $1,920. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Alexander Hesler sold in 2025 for $3,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Alexander Hesler work worth?

Across 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alexander Hesler work is $1,920.

The median Alexander Hesler photograph sells for $1,980 across 32 lots.

The median Alexander Hesler print sells for $714 across 2 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Alexander Hesler photographs typically sell for $1,115–$2,760 (the middle half of 27 sold lots).

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $714 | $854 | — | 2025-11-25 |
| Photography | 35 | $1,980‡ | $5,060 | 91.4% | 2025-05-08 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $5,000 | $5,060 | — | 2020-02-25 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 27 | $1,115–$2,760‡ | $1,920‡ | $5,000 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 1995 | $5,060 |
| Photography | 2020 | $5,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $854 |
| Prints & Editions | 1994 | $575 |

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 Alexander Hesler worth?

Across 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alexander Hesler work is $1,920. The median Alexander Hesler photograph sells for $1,980 across 32 lots. The median Alexander Hesler print sells for $714 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Alexander Hesler photographs typically sell for $1,115–$2,760 (the middle half of 27 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Alexander Hesler photograph?

Based on 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alexander Hesler photograph is $1,980. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Alexander Hesler's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Alexander Hesler photograph is $5,060.

### What is the average price of a small Alexander Hesler photograph?

Based on 27 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Alexander Hesler photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,920, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Alexander Hesler's auction record?

Alexander Hesler's auction record is $5,060, set in 1995.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Alexander Hesler auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/alexander-hesler (updated 2026-11-01).

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.