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# Erich Hermes (1881–1971)

Erich Hermes is a German-Swiss artist with 53 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $999. 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 Hermes sold in 2024 for $1,375, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Erich Hermes work worth?

Across 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Erich Hermes work is $999.

The median Erich Hermes work on paper sells for $999 across 21 lots.

The median Erich Hermes painting sells for $663 across 12 lots.

The median Erich Hermes print sells for $1,655 across 12 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 | 13 | $1,655† | $8,125 | 92.3% | 2024-10-10 |
| Paintings | 14 | $663† | $6,117† | 85.7% | 2025-03-18 |
| Works on Paper | 26 | $999†‡ | $1,998† | 80.8% | 2025-10-16 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Photography | 2 | $1,575 | $2,200 | — | 2007-02-21 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $6,117† | $8,125 | — | 2022-09-19 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Erich Hermes's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (13 lots) median $1,655 with 92.3% sell-through. Paintings (14 lots) median $663, record $6,117. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $6,117 (buyer's premium not included). At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $6,117.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $1,462–$4,992† | $1,655† | $8,125 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $407–$1,095† | $693† | $1,564† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $588–$700† | $648† | $6,117† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $552–$1,051†‡ | $762†‡ | $1,998† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $665–$1,367†‡ | $999†‡ | $1,892† |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $8,125 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $6,117† |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $5,750 |
| Photography | 2007 | $2,200 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $1,998† |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $1,892† |
| Paintings | 2022 | $1,564† |
| Photography | 2004 | $950 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Erich Hermes worth?

Across 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Erich Hermes work is $999. The median Erich Hermes work on paper sells for $999 across 21 lots. The median Erich Hermes painting sells for $663 across 12 lots. The median Erich Hermes print sells for $1,655 across 12 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 Hermes work on paper?

Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Erich Hermes work on paper is $999. 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 Hermes's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Erich Hermes work on paper is $1,998. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,998 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a Erich Hermes painting?

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Erich Hermes painting is $663. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Erich Hermes's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Erich Hermes painting is $6,117. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $6,117 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a Erich Hermes print?

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Erich Hermes print is $1,655. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Erich Hermes's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Erich Hermes print is $8,125.

### What is the average price of a medium Erich Hermes print?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Erich Hermes print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,655, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a medium Erich Hermes work on paper?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Erich Hermes work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $999, 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 Hermes's auction record?

Erich Hermes's auction record is $8,125, set in 2015.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.