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# Bernhard Hoetger (1874–1949)

Bernhard Hoetger is a German artist with 81 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $5,283. 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 Hoetger sold in 2026 for $7,391, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Bernhard Hoetger work worth?

Across 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bernhard Hoetger work is $5,283.

The median Bernhard Hoetger sculpture sells for $4,806 across 38 lots.

The median Bernhard Hoetger print sells for $903 across 2 lots.

The median Bernhard Hoetger work on paper sells for $3,250 across 2 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Bernhard Hoetger sculptures typically sell for $1,728–$6,420 (the middle half of 31 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | $903 | $1,191 | 66.7% | 2008-12-03 |
| Paintings | 1 | $5,389 | $5,389 | — | 2022-06-02 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $3,250 | $5,440 | — | 2010-10-22 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 46 | $4,806†‡ | $39,355 | 82.6% | 2026-06-06 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $34,524‡ | $39,355 | — | 2022-06-01 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Bernhard Hoetger's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $903 with 66.7% sell-through. Paintings (1 lots) median $5,389, record $5,389. A typical Bernhard Hoetger painting sells for around 6.0× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $34,524.

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 31 | $1,728–$6,420†‡ | $4,482†‡ | $39,355 |

† 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 | 2022 | $39,355 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2008 | $34,524 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $5,440 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $5,389 |
| Prints & Editions | 2005 | $1,191 |
| Prints & Editions | 2008 | $616 |

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 Hoetger worth?

Across 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bernhard Hoetger work is $5,283. The median Bernhard Hoetger sculpture sells for $4,806 across 38 lots. The median Bernhard Hoetger print sells for $903 across 2 lots. The median Bernhard Hoetger work on paper sells for $3,250 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Bernhard Hoetger sculptures typically sell for $1,728–$6,420 (the middle half of 31 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 Bernhard Hoetger sculpture?

Based on 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bernhard Hoetger sculpture is $4,806. 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 Hoetger's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Bernhard Hoetger sculpture is $39,355.

### What is the average price of a small Bernhard Hoetger sculpture?

Based on 31 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Bernhard Hoetger sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,482, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Hoetger's auction record?

Bernhard Hoetger's auction record is $39,355, set in 2022.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Bernhard Hoetger auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/bernhard-hoetger (updated 2026-11-02).

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.