Carl Maria Nicolaus Hummel (1821–1907)
Carl Maria Nicolaus Hummel is a German artist with 63 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $2,156. 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 Carl Maria Nicolaus Hummel sold in 2026 for $2,320, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carl Maria Nicolaus Hummel work is $2,156.
The median Carl Maria Nicolaus Hummel work on paper sells for $1,458 across 20 lots.
The median Carl Maria Nicolaus Hummel painting sells for $2,603 across 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 28 | $2,603‡ | $40,406‡ | 53.6% | 2024-11-16 |
| Works on Paper | 29 | $1,458†‡ | $6,589‡ | 69% | 2026-05-21 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $2,240–$4,626‡ | $2,339‡ | $12,270 |
‡ 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) | 10 | $569–$1,290†‡ | $775†‡ | $6,589‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $1,517–$3,100‡ | $2,096‡ | $5,177 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $40,406‡ |
| Paintings | 2011 | $12,451‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $6,589‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $4,193‡ |
‡ 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 Carl Maria Nicolaus Hummel worth?
Across 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carl Maria Nicolaus Hummel work is $2,156. The median Carl Maria Nicolaus Hummel work on paper sells for $1,458 across 20 lots. The median Carl Maria Nicolaus Hummel painting sells for $2,603 across 15 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 Carl Maria Nicolaus Hummel work on paper?
Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Carl Maria Nicolaus Hummel work on paper is $1,458. 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 Carl Maria Nicolaus Hummel's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Carl Maria Nicolaus Hummel work on paper is $6,589. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Carl Maria Nicolaus Hummel painting?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Carl Maria Nicolaus Hummel painting is $2,603. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Carl Maria Nicolaus Hummel's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Carl Maria Nicolaus Hummel painting is $40,406. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Carl Maria Nicolaus Hummel work on paper?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Carl Maria Nicolaus Hummel work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,096, 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 Carl Maria Nicolaus Hummel work on paper?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Carl Maria Nicolaus Hummel work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $775, 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 Carl Maria Nicolaus Hummel's auction record?
Carl Maria Nicolaus Hummel's auction record is $40,406, set in 2021. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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