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# Bernhard Heisig (1925–2011)

## What is Bernhard Heisig’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 54 auction results for Bernhard Heisig at 11 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $12,109 including buyer’s premium (middle half $10,596–$15,893, n=8). The auction record is $51,259 for Die Seeräuberjenny (2011, Ketterer Kunst). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Die Seeräuberjenny | Oil on canvas | $51,259 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2011 |
| 2 | Die Verspottung der Unvernünftigen, 1984 | Oil on canvas | $41,603 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2019 |
| 3 | Still Life with Kerosene Lamp and Tomatoes, 1948 | — | $40,267 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Apr 2026 |
| 4 | Aber Gott sieht zu, Herr Offizier, 1995 | Öl auf Leinwand | $39,355 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Nov 2023 |
| 5 | Venedig Maria della Salute, 1989 | Oil on canvas | $29,673 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2016 |
| 6 | Regentag | Oil on canvas | $28,441 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2011 |
| 7 | Zu Faust. Schülerszene | Oil on canvas | $28,441 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2011 |
| 8 | Atelierstillleben mit Blumenbouquet, 1992 | Oil on fibreboard | $25,146 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2017 |
| 9 | Der Verfilmte, 1999 | Oil on canvas | $23,796 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2021 |
| 10 | Die Verbeugung, 2005 | Oil on canvas | $18,543 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2014 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 23 | $18,028 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 17 | $18,126 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 54 results from 11 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Bernhard Heisig is a German artist with 103 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $9,400. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Bernhard Heisig sold in 2026 for $40,266, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Bernhard Heisig work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Bernhard Heisig work worth?

Across 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bernhard Heisig work is $9,400.

The median Bernhard Heisig painting sells for $14,600 across 32 lots.

The median Bernhard Heisig work on paper sells for $935 across 14 lots.

The median Bernhard Heisig print sells for $1,095 across 2 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Bernhard Heisig paintings typically sell for $11,439–$25,965 (the middle half of 24 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 | 12 | $1,095‡ | $1,927‡ | 16.7% | 2024-06-01 |
| Paintings | 50 | $14,600‡ | $51,259 | 64% | 2026-09-17 |
| Works on Paper | 20 | $935‡ | $4,322‡ | 70% | 2022-12-02 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $41,603 | $51,259 | — | 2026-04-06 |

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

Bernhard Heisig's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (12 lots) median $1,095 with 16.7% sell-through. Paintings (50 lots) median $14,600, record $51,259. A typical Bernhard Heisig painting sells for around 13× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $41,603.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 24 | $11,439–$25,965‡ | $16,619‡ | $51,259 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $12,109–$23,796‡ | $12,471‡ | $41,603 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $750–$1,097‡ | $908‡ | $2,781 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2011 | $51,259 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $41,603 |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $4,322‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $2,781 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $1,927‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $264‡ |

‡ 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 Bernhard Heisig worth?

Across 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bernhard Heisig work is $9,400. The median Bernhard Heisig painting sells for $14,600 across 32 lots. The median Bernhard Heisig work on paper sells for $935 across 14 lots. The median Bernhard Heisig print sells for $1,095 across 2 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Bernhard Heisig paintings typically sell for $11,439–$25,965 (the middle half of 24 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Bernhard Heisig painting?

Based on 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bernhard Heisig painting is $14,600. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Bernhard Heisig's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Bernhard Heisig painting is $51,259.

### What is the average price of a Bernhard Heisig work on paper?

Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bernhard Heisig work on paper is $935. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Bernhard Heisig's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Bernhard Heisig work on paper is $4,322. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a Bernhard Heisig print?

Based on 2 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bernhard Heisig print is $1,095. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Bernhard Heisig's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Bernhard Heisig print is $1,927. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a medium Bernhard Heisig painting?

Based on 24 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Bernhard Heisig painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $16,619, 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 Bernhard Heisig work on paper?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Bernhard Heisig work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $908, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Bernhard Heisig's auction record?

Bernhard Heisig's auction record is $51,259, set in 2011.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.