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# Gerhard Höhme (1920–1989)

Gerhard Höhme is a German artist with 150 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $1,688. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Gerhard Höhme is recorded as sold in 2025 for $21,096; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Gerhard Höhme work worth?

Across 67 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gerhard Höhme work is $1,688.

The median Gerhard Höhme work on paper sells for $2,471 across 26 lots.

The median Gerhard Höhme print sells for $627 across 24 lots.

The median Gerhard Höhme painting sells for $16,237 across 13 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Gerhard Höhme work on papers typically sell for $1,751–$5,047 (the middle half of 20 sold lots).

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 38 | $627‡ | $1,464‡ | 63.2% | 2023-07-12 |
| Paintings | 24 | $16,237‡ | $39,467‡ | 54.2% | 2025-06-05 |
| Works on Paper | 76 | $2,471‡ | $19,055‡ | 34.2% | 2023-12-02 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $37,684‡ | $39,467‡ | — | 2022-11-30 |

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

Gerhard Höhme's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (38 lots) median $627 with 63.2% sell-through. Paintings (24 lots) median $16,237, record $39,467. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Gerhard Höhme painting sells for around 26× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $37,684.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $404–$954‡ | $627‡ | $1,079‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $282–$799‡ | $602‡ | $1,170‡ |

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

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $7,203–$16,237‡ | $13,285‡ | $21,096‡ |

‡ 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) | 6 | $550–$2,360‡ | $808‡ | $6,628 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 20 | $1,751–$5,047‡ | $2,878‡ | $19,055‡ |

‡ 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 | $39,467‡ |
| Paintings | 2022 | $39,429‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $19,055‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $13,001‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2004 | $1,464‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $1,170‡ |

‡ 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 Gerhard Höhme worth?

Across 67 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gerhard Höhme work is $1,688. The median Gerhard Höhme work on paper sells for $2,471 across 26 lots. The median Gerhard Höhme print sells for $627 across 24 lots. The median Gerhard Höhme painting sells for $16,237 across 13 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Gerhard Höhme work on papers typically sell for $1,751–$5,047 (the middle half of 20 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Gerhard Höhme work on paper?

Based on 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gerhard Höhme work on paper is $2,471. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Gerhard Höhme's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Gerhard Höhme work on paper is $19,055. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a Gerhard Höhme print?

Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gerhard Höhme print is $627. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Gerhard Höhme's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Gerhard Höhme print is $1,464. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a Gerhard Höhme painting?

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gerhard Höhme painting is $16,237. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Gerhard Höhme's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Gerhard Höhme painting is $39,467. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a medium Gerhard Höhme work on paper?

Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Gerhard Höhme work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,878, 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 medium Gerhard Höhme print?

Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Gerhard Höhme print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $602, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Gerhard Höhme's auction record?

Gerhard Höhme's auction record is $39,467, set in 2021. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Gerhard Höhme auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/gerhard-hohme (updated 2026-11-02).

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.
