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# Carl Düsseldorf Hilgers (1818–1890)

Carl Düsseldorf Hilgers is a German artist with 20 auction lots recorded since 2011, median price $3,286. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Carl Düsseldorf Hilgers is recorded as sold in 2024 for $6,337; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Carl Düsseldorf Hilgers work worth?

Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carl Düsseldorf Hilgers work is $3,286.

The median Carl Düsseldorf Hilgers painting sells for $3,366 across 13 lots.

The median Carl Düsseldorf Hilgers sculpture sells for $2,559 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 19 | $3,366‡ | $14,760‡ | 68.4% | 2024-11-14 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $2,559 | $2,559 | — | 2025-04-29 |

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

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $1,540–$4,550‡ | $2,476‡ | $9,393‡ |

‡ 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 | $14,760‡ |
| Paintings | 2011 | $9,393‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $2,559 |

‡ 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 Carl Düsseldorf Hilgers worth?

Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carl Düsseldorf Hilgers work is $3,286. The median Carl Düsseldorf Hilgers painting sells for $3,366 across 13 lots. The median Carl Düsseldorf Hilgers sculpture sells for $2,559 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Carl Düsseldorf Hilgers painting?

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Carl Düsseldorf Hilgers painting is $3,366. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Carl Düsseldorf Hilgers's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Carl Düsseldorf Hilgers painting is $14,760. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is Carl Düsseldorf Hilgers's auction record?

Carl Düsseldorf Hilgers's auction record is $14,760, set in 2011. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 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.