Bernhard Heiliger (1915–1995)
Bernhard Heiliger is a German artist with 89 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $3,300. 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 Bernhard Heiliger sold in 2025 for $55,070, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bernhard Heiliger work is $3,300.
The median Bernhard Heiliger sculpture sells for $11,594 across 23 lots.
The median Bernhard Heiliger print sells for $137 across 7 lots.
The median Bernhard Heiliger work on paper sells for $705 across 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 15 | $137‡ | $476 | 46.7% | 2025-07-16 |
| Works on Paper | 12 | $705‡ | $3,300‡ | 66.7% | 2021-06-11 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 35 | $11,594†‡ | $121,185 | 65.7% | 2025-06-07 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $55,070 | $121,185 | — | 2025-06-07 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $91–$360‡ | $137‡ | $476 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $567–$1,021‡ | $705‡ | $3,300‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $5,571–$13,999†‡ | $11,352†‡ | $16,892 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $6,236–$18,750‡ | $10,596‡ | $55,070 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $121,185 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $55,070 |
| Works on Paper | 1994 | $3,300‡ |
| Works on Paper | 1996 | $1,800‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $476 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $432 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Bernhard Heiliger worth?
Across 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bernhard Heiliger work is $3,300. The median Bernhard Heiliger sculpture sells for $11,594 across 23 lots. The median Bernhard Heiliger print sells for $137 across 7 lots. The median Bernhard Heiliger work on paper sells for $705 across 8 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 Bernhard Heiliger sculpture?
Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bernhard Heiliger sculpture is $11,594. 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 Bernhard Heiliger's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Bernhard Heiliger sculpture is $121,185.
What is the average price of a Bernhard Heiliger print?
Based on 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bernhard Heiliger print is $137. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Bernhard Heiliger's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Bernhard Heiliger print is $476.
What is the average price of a Bernhard Heiliger work on paper?
Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bernhard Heiliger work on paper is $705. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Bernhard Heiliger's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Bernhard Heiliger work on paper is $3,300. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Bernhard Heiliger sculpture?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Bernhard Heiliger sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $10,596, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Bernhard Heiliger's auction record?
Bernhard Heiliger's auction record is $121,185, set in 2019.
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