Heinrich Aldegrever (1502–1565)
What is Heinrich Aldegrever’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 335 auction results for Heinrich Aldegrever at 28 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $692 including buyer’s premium (middle half $299–$975, n=19). The auction record is $9,634 for La Fortune (2020, Ader). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | La Fortune, 1555 | Burin | $9,634 | Ader | Dec 2020 |
| 2 | Völlerei, 1552 | Original-Kupferdruckplatte | $6,842 | Karl & Faber | Apr 2016 |
| 3 | Habsucht, 1552 | Original-Kupferdruckplatte | $6,272 | Karl & Faber | Apr 2016 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A Collection of sixty-seven engravings, 1812 | Laid paper | $8,859 | Bonhams | Dec 2021 |
| 2 | Albert von der Helle, 1561 | Engraving | $6,875 | Christie's | Jan 2017 |
| 3 | Martin Luther, 1540 | Engraving on laid paper | $6,392 | Galerie Kornfeld Auktionen Bern | Sep 2024 |
| 4 | The Labors of Hercules, 1550 | Engravings | $6,240 | Swann Auction Galleries | Apr 2015 |
| 5 | The Story of Susanna, 1561 | The complete set of four engravings, 1555, on laid paper, without watermarks, fine impressions of the first state (of two or three respectively), before the later printer's address, Holl. 31 only state, trimmed to or just outside the platemark, thread margins in places, generally in very good condition | $6,000 | Christie's | Jan 2019 |
| 6 | Respice finem, 1529 | Engraving | $5,205 | Karl & Faber | May 2024 |
| 7 | The Labors of Hercules, 1550 | Engravings | $5,200 | Swann Auction Galleries | May 2007 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Prints | 128 | $1,256 |
| Other | 18 | $568 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 120 | $1,256 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 335 results from 28 houses · How we compute these figures
Heinrich Aldegrever is a German artist with 501 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $700. 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 Heinrich Aldegrever is recorded as sold in 2026 for $775; 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 329 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Heinrich Aldegrever work is $700.
The median Heinrich Aldegrever print sells for $725 across 318 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Heinrich Aldegrever prints typically sell for $414–$1,397 (the middle half of 284 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 | 460 | $725†‡ | $9,634 | 69.1% | 2026-06-03 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 17 | $5,987‡ | $9,634 | — | 2024-09-12 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 284 | $414–$1,397†‡ | $704†‡ | $9,634 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $252–$811† | $599† | $987† |
† 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 | 2020 | $9,634 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $8,859 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Heinrich Aldegrever worth?
Across 329 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Heinrich Aldegrever work is $700. The median Heinrich Aldegrever print sells for $725 across 318 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Heinrich Aldegrever prints typically sell for $414–$1,397 (the middle half of 284 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 Heinrich Aldegrever print?
Based on 318 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Heinrich Aldegrever print is $725. 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 Heinrich Aldegrever's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Heinrich Aldegrever print is $9,634.
What is the average price of a small Heinrich Aldegrever print?
Based on 284 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Heinrich Aldegrever print (small (under 50 cm)) is $704, 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 Heinrich Aldegrever's auction record?
Heinrich Aldegrever's auction record is $9,634, set in 2020.
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