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# George Hoyningen-Huene (1900–1968)

## What is George Hoyningen-Huene’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 101 auction results for George Hoyningen-Huene at 14 houses since 1992. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,038 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,707–$5,355, n=20). The auction record is $38,445 for The Divers (2021, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Divers, 1930 | Platinum Palladium print | $38,445 | Sotheby's | Apr 2021 |
| 2 | Divers, Swimwear by Izod, 1985-90 | Platinum | $30,885 | Christie's | Nov 2007 |
| 3 | The Divers, 1900 | Gelatin silver print, printed later | $20,160 | Christie's | Apr 2022 |
| 4 | Horst Torso, Paris, 1930, 1985-1995 | Platinum | $16,800 | Christie's | Apr 2007 |
| 5 | Divers, Horst with Model, Paris, 1001 | Cartes-de-visite | $16,510 | Phillips | Apr 2023 |
| 6 | Horst Torso, Paris, 1931 | Platinum palladium print, printed later by Horst P. Horst | $16,084 | Phillips | Nov 2015 |
| 7 | Divers (Horst with model for Izod), Paris, 1930, 1930 | Silver print, printed later | $14,815 | Sotheby's | Nov 2009 |
| 8 | The Divers, 1930 | Gelatin silver print | $14,030 | Sotheby's | Nov 2024 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Divers, Horst with Model, Paris, 1930 | Platinum palladium print, printed later | $15,000 | Phillips | Oct 2013 |
| 2 | Divers, Horst with Model, Paris, 1930 | Cartes-de-visite | $15,000 | Phillips | Apr 2014 |

**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 87 | $5,100 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 77 | $5,625 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 10 | $3,840 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 101 results from 14 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


George Hoyningen-Huene is a Russian artist with 141 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $4,823. 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 George Hoyningen-Huene sold in 2026 for $9,030, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 George Hoyningen-Huene work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a George Hoyningen-Huene work worth?

Across 101 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Hoyningen-Huene work is $4,823.

The median George Hoyningen-Huene photograph sells for $4,948 across 90 lots.

The median George Hoyningen-Huene print sells for $3,738 across 4 lots.

The median George Hoyningen-Huene work on paper sells for $5,259 across 3 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) George Hoyningen-Huene photographs typically sell for $1,809–$9,030 (the middle half of 77 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 | 4 | $3,738‡ | $12,500 | — | 2025-06-04 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $5,259 | $8,365 | — | 2007-06-06 |
| Photography | 108 | $4,948†‡ | $38,445 | 83.3% | 2026-10-02 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $20,160 | $38,445 | — | 2023-04-04 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Price by size

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 77 | $1,809–$9,030†‡ | $5,625†‡ | $38,445 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $3,825–$4,972 | $3,840 | $9,375 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2021 | $38,445 |
| Photography | 2007 | $30,885 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $12,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2004 | $8,365 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $5,259 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $4,428 |

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 George Hoyningen-Huene worth?

Across 101 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Hoyningen-Huene work is $4,823. The median George Hoyningen-Huene photograph sells for $4,948 across 90 lots. The median George Hoyningen-Huene print sells for $3,738 across 4 lots. The median George Hoyningen-Huene work on paper sells for $5,259 across 3 lots. Small (under 50 cm) George Hoyningen-Huene photographs typically sell for $1,809–$9,030 (the middle half of 77 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 George Hoyningen-Huene photograph?

Based on 90 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a George Hoyningen-Huene photograph is $4,948. 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 George Hoyningen-Huene's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a George Hoyningen-Huene photograph is $38,445.

### What is the average price of a small George Hoyningen-Huene photograph?

Based on 77 sold lots, the median auction price of a small George Hoyningen-Huene photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $5,625, 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 George Hoyningen-Huene photograph?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium George Hoyningen-Huene photograph (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,840, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is George Hoyningen-Huene's auction record?

George Hoyningen-Huene's auction record is $38,445, set in 2021.

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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.