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# BECK, HERBERT (1920–2010)

BECK, HERBERT is a German artist with 71 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $1,211. 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 BECK, HERBERT sold in 2026 for $1,514, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a BECK, HERBERT work worth?

Across 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a BECK, HERBERT work is $1,211.

The median BECK, HERBERT work on paper sells for $1,211 across 35 lots.

The median BECK, HERBERT painting sells for $250 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2 | $250† | $250† | 50% | 2008-09-07 |
| Works on Paper | 38 | $1,211‡ | $5,917 | 92.1% | 2026-04-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $5,146 | $5,917 | — | — |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $409–$1,211‡ | $530‡ | $1,600‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 18 | $1,154–$1,882‡ | $1,496‡ | $5,917 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $1,904‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $1,678‡ |
| Paintings | 2008 | $250† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

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 BECK, HERBERT worth?

Across 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a BECK, HERBERT work is $1,211. The median BECK, HERBERT work on paper sells for $1,211 across 35 lots. The median BECK, HERBERT painting sells for $250 across 1 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 BECK, HERBERT work on paper?

Based on 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a BECK, HERBERT work on paper is $1,211. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is BECK, HERBERT's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a BECK, HERBERT work on paper is $5,917.

### What is the average price of a medium BECK, HERBERT work on paper?

Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium BECK, HERBERT work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,496, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a small BECK, HERBERT work on paper?

Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a small BECK, HERBERT work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $530, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is BECK, HERBERT's auction record?

BECK, HERBERT's auction record is $5,917.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “BECK, HERBERT auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/beck-herbert (updated 2026-11-03).

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.