Erich Heckel (1883–1970)
What is Erich Heckel’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 1,195 auction results for Erich Heckel at 42 houses since 1988. Over the last 24 months the median price was $7,568 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,276–$13,750, n=68). The auction record is $4,560,275 for Badende am Waldteich (2015, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 72 | $121,759 |
| Works on paper | 268 | $11,699 |
| Other | 89 | $9,452 |
| Prints | 369 | $4,107 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $83,160 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 330 | $12,014 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 448 | $5,807 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 1,195 results from 42 houses · How we compute these figures
Erich Heckel is a German artist with 1,761 auction lots recorded since 1988, median price $5,813. 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 Erich Heckel sold in 2026 for $117,498, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 1,193 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Erich Heckel work is $5,813.
The median Erich Heckel print sells for $2,232 across 634 lots.
The median Erich Heckel work on paper sells for $10,695 across 344 lots.
The median Erich Heckel painting sells for $19,178 across 147 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Erich Heckel prints typically sell for $875–$5,503 (the middle half of 556 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Erich Heckel work on papers typically sell for $6,987–$16,653 (the middle half of 229 sold 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 | 882 | $2,232†‡ | $786,646 | 71.9% | 2026-07-09 |
| Paintings | 187 | $19,178‡ | $4.6M | 78.6% | 2026-06-26 |
| Works on Paper | 470 | $10,695†‡ | $286,211 | 73.2% | 2026-06-19 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 60 | $314,949‡ | $4.6M | — | 2026-06-26 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Erich Heckel's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (882 lots) median $2,232 with 71.9% sell-through. Paintings (187 lots) median $19,178, record $4,560,275. A typical Erich Heckel painting sells for around 8.6× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 60 lots) the median is $314,949.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 556 | $875–$5,503†‡ | $2,270†‡ | $543,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 60 | $1,101–$7,760†‡ | $2,829†‡ | $786,646 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $8,828–$19,323 | $12,971 | $29,345 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 125 | $8,851–$150,597‡ | $25,045‡ | $4.6M |
‡ 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) | 114 | $5,645–$23,647†‡ | $9,787†‡ | $286,211 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 229 | $6,987–$16,653†‡ | $10,841†‡ | $141,697 |
† 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 | 2015 | $4.6M |
| Paintings | 2018 | $2.1M |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $786,646 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $543,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $286,211 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $141,697 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Erich Heckel worth?
Across 1,193 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Erich Heckel work is $5,813. The median Erich Heckel print sells for $2,232 across 634 lots. The median Erich Heckel work on paper sells for $10,695 across 344 lots. The median Erich Heckel painting sells for $19,178 across 147 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Erich Heckel prints typically sell for $875–$5,503 (the middle half of 556 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Erich Heckel work on papers typically sell for $6,987–$16,653 (the middle half of 229 sold 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 Erich Heckel print?
Based on 634 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Erich Heckel print is $2,232. 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 Erich Heckel's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Erich Heckel print is $786,646.
What is the average price of a Erich Heckel work on paper?
Based on 344 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Erich Heckel work on paper is $10,695. 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 Erich Heckel's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Erich Heckel work on paper is $286,211.
What is the average price of a Erich Heckel painting?
Based on 147 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Erich Heckel painting is $19,178. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Erich Heckel's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Erich Heckel painting is $4,560,275.
What is the average price of a small Erich Heckel print?
Based on 556 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Erich Heckel print (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,270, 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 medium Erich Heckel work on paper?
Based on 229 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Erich Heckel work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $10,841, 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 Erich Heckel's auction record?
Erich Heckel's auction record is $4,560,275, set in 2015.
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