> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/carl-hess · updated 2026-11-01

# Carl Hess (1801–1874)

Carl Hess is an artist with 4 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $8,284. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Carl Hess is recorded as sold in 2023 for $27,776; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Carl Hess work worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carl Hess work is $8,284.

The median Carl Hess painting sells for $14,304 across 2 lots.

The median Carl Hess work on paper sells for $1,000 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 | 2 | $14,304‡ | $27,776‡ | — | 2023-05-15 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | — | 1994-12-06 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $27,776‡ |
| Works on Paper | 1994 | $1,000 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $832‡ |

‡ 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 Hess worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carl Hess work is $8,284. The median Carl Hess painting sells for $14,304 across 2 lots. The median Carl Hess work on paper sells for $1,000 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Carl Hess's auction record?

Carl Hess's auction record is $27,776, set in 2023. 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.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Carl Hess auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/carl-hess (updated 2026-11-01).

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.