Axel Hütte (b. 1951)
What is Axel Hütte’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 55 auction results for Axel Hütte at 11 houses since 2002. Over the last 24 months the median price was $7,319 including buyer’s premium (middle half $7,074–$7,319, n=5). The auction record is $26,597 for Island Fog (2013, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Island Fog, 2002 | Cibachrome print | $26,597 | Christie's | May 2013 |
| 2 | Brunifirm, 1997 | Hand coloring | $24,781 | Christie's | Apr 2008 |
| 3 | Seljalandsfoss, Iceland Waterfall #2, 2002 | Hand coloring | $20,741 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Jun 2019 |
| 4 | Griethausen, Wasser | Chromogenic print, face-mounted to Plexiglas | $20,000 | Phillips | Apr 2015 |
| 5 | Olympic Peninsula I - Washington, USA, 2004 | Chromogenic print, flush-mounted | $19,387 | Phillips | May 2013 |
| 6 | Schillingbrücke, Berlin, 2001, 1951 | Ink | $16,250 | Christie's | Oct 2008 |
| 7 | Pico di Aguila, Venezuela, 1998 | C-print in artist's frame | $15,510 | Christie's | Mar 2014 |
| 8 | «Danum Valley», Borneo, ditone print, mounted on cardboard, 2008 | Ditone print, mounted on cardboard | $14,278 | Dorotheum | Dec 2023 |
| 9 | Kakadu National Park I, Australia | Chromogenic print, flush-mounted | $13,130 | Phillips | Nov 2017 |
| 10 | Illusisat, Glacier, 2002 | Chromogenic print | $12,700 | Phillips | Apr 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 28 | $7,722 |
| Other | 9 | $7,319 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 31 | $10,118 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $1,429 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 55 results from 11 houses · How we compute these figures
Axel Hütte is a German artist with 73 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $7,319. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Axel Hütte sold in 2025 for $12,496, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Axel Hütte on OpeningBid →What is a Axel Hütte work worth?
Across 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Axel Hütte work is $7,319.
The median Axel Hütte photograph sells for $7,164 across 43 lots.
The median Axel Hütte work on paper sells for $16,250 across 1 lots.
Large (over 120 cm) Axel Hütte photographs typically sell for $7,097–$13,023 (the middle half of 30 sold lots).
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 1 | $16,250 | $16,250 | — | 2008-10-13 |
| Photography | 52 | $7,164† | $26,597 | 82.7% | 2025-12-03 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $26,597‡ | $33,401‡ | — | 2013-05-15 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 11 | $767–$1,290† | $1,183† | $1,428 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 30 | $7,097–$13,023† | $9,739† | $26,597 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2013 | $26,597 |
| Photography | 2008 | $24,781 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $16,250 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Axel Hütte worth?
Across 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Axel Hütte work is $7,319. The median Axel Hütte photograph sells for $7,164 across 43 lots. The median Axel Hütte work on paper sells for $16,250 across 1 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Axel Hütte photographs typically sell for $7,097–$13,023 (the middle half of 30 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Axel Hütte photograph?
Based on 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Axel Hütte photograph is $7,164. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Axel Hütte's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Axel Hütte photograph is $26,597.
What is the average price of a large Axel Hütte photograph?
Based on 30 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Axel Hütte photograph (large (over 120 cm)) is $9,739, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a small Axel Hütte photograph?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Axel Hütte photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,183, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Axel Hütte's auction record?
Axel Hütte's auction record is $33,401, set in 2010. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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