Eduard Hildebrandt (1818–1869)
What is Eduard Hildebrandt’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 48 auction results for Eduard Hildebrandt at 19 houses since 1994. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,900 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,514–$2,451, n=5). The auction record is $133,201 for Sonnenuntergang am Pedra da Gavea bei Rio de Janeiro (2024, Van Ham Kunstauktionen). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sonnenuntergang am Pedra da Gavea bei Rio de Janeiro, 1844 | Öl auf Leinwand | $133,201 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | May 2024 |
| 2 | A Southern Coastline (Possibly Madeira), 1851 | Painting | $10,959 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | May 2018 |
| 3 | A lively scene on the Thames Embankment, oil on canvas, 1848 | Oil on canvas | $9,596 | Dorotheum | Nov 2022 |
| 4 | Sunset over an exotic river landscape, 1818 | Oil paint | $5,480 | Christie's | Oct 2005 |
| 5 | Norwegische Küstenlandschaft mit Vogelkolonie (Norwegian coastal landscape with a bird colony) | Oil on canvas | $5,262 | Karl & Faber | May 2022 |
| 6 | Le Casseur de Glace, 1847 | Toile d'origine (original canvas) | $3,809 | Tajan | Apr 2026 |
| 7 | Die Pyramiden von Gizeh, circa 1850s | Oil on panel | $3,329 | Ketterer Kunst | Apr 2009 |
| 8 | Die Longhua-Pagode im Mondschein (The Longhua pagoda by moonlight) | Oil on cardboard | $3,152 | Karl & Faber | Jun 2021 |
| 9 | Die Pyramiden von Gizeh, circa 1860 | Öl auf Holz | $2,795 | Karl & Faber | May 2017 |
| 10 | Straßenszene (in Toulon?), 1850 | Oil on canvas | $2,727 | Karl & Faber | May 2023 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 14 | $3,240 |
| Works on paper | 5 | $1,197 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 7 | $3,809 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $1,643 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 48 results from 19 houses · How we compute these figures
Eduard Hildebrandt is a German artist with 95 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $1,894. 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 Eduard Hildebrandt is recorded as sold in 2026 for $5,013; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Eduard Hildebrandt work is $1,894.
The median Eduard Hildebrandt painting sells for $2,997 across 29 lots.
The median Eduard Hildebrandt work on paper sells for $834 across 12 lots.
The median Eduard Hildebrandt print sells for $98 across 1 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 | $98† | $98† | 33.3% | 2016-11-09 |
| Paintings | 49 | $2,997†‡ | $133,201 | 59.2% | 2026-06-04 |
| Works on Paper | 31 | $834†‡ | $2,413‡ | 38.7% | 2025-04-24 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $95,498‡ | $133,201 | — | 2024-05-17 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Eduard Hildebrandt's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $98 with 33.3% sell-through. Paintings (49 lots) median $2,997, record $133,201. A typical Eduard Hildebrandt painting sells for around 30× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $95,498.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $1,536–$3,284†‡ | $2,412†‡ | $5,969‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $1,510–$5,826†‡ | $3,872†‡ | $133,201 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 11 | $477–$1,257†‡ | $800†‡ | $2,413‡ |
† 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 | 2024 | $133,201 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $95,498‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $2,413‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $1,894 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $98† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 Eduard Hildebrandt worth?
Across 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Eduard Hildebrandt work is $1,894. The median Eduard Hildebrandt painting sells for $2,997 across 29 lots. The median Eduard Hildebrandt work on paper sells for $834 across 12 lots. The median Eduard Hildebrandt print sells for $98 across 1 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 Eduard Hildebrandt painting?
Based on 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Eduard Hildebrandt painting is $2,997. 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 Eduard Hildebrandt's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Eduard Hildebrandt painting is $133,201.
What is the average price of a Eduard Hildebrandt work on paper?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Eduard Hildebrandt work on paper is $834. 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 Eduard Hildebrandt's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Eduard Hildebrandt work on paper is $2,413. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Eduard Hildebrandt painting?
Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Eduard Hildebrandt painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,872, 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 the average price of a small Eduard Hildebrandt work on paper?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Eduard Hildebrandt work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $800, 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 Eduard Hildebrandt's auction record?
Eduard Hildebrandt's auction record is $133,201, set in 2024.
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