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# 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 $5,177, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Carl Maria Nicolaus Hummel work 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Carl Maria Nicolaus Hummel auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/carl-maria-nicolaus-hummel (updated 2026-11-03).

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.