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# Heinrich Hoerle (1895–1936)

## What is Heinrich Hoerle’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 28 auction results for Heinrich Hoerle at 6 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $157,159 including buyer’s premium (middle half $27,246–$242,056, n=5). The auction record is $371,781 for Arbeiter (2022, Kunsthaus Lempertz). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arbeiter, 1931 | Painting | $371,781 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Dec 2022 |
| 2 | Mädchen (Jeune fille), 1930 | Oil paint | $272,034 | Sotheby's | Feb 2026 |
| 3 | Weiblicher Halbakt (Figur), 1930 | Öl auf Pappe | $242,056 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Jun 2026 |
| 4 | Fabrikarbeiterin, 1926 | Mixed media | $223,088 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2021 |
| 5 | Mädchen am Fenster, 1929 | Painting | $157,159 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | May 2025 |
| 6 | Bäume, 1931 | Charcoal sticks | $56,534 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Jun 2023 |
| 7 | Begegnung, 1925 | Tempera | $38,669 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2021 |
| 8 | Blumen, 1933 | Charcoal sticks | $29,613 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Jun 2023 |
| 9 | Stillleben mit Granatblüte und Zitronen, 1933 | Charcoal sticks | $27,397 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Jun 2024 |
| 10 | Tulpenstillleben, circa 1920 | Öl auf Leinwand | $27,246 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Jun 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 8 | $97,914 |
| Works on paper | 7 | $27,007 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 5 | $242,056 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $27,126 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 28 results from 6 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Heinrich Hoerle is a German artist with 41 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $9,499. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Heinrich Hoerle sold in 2026 for $242,056, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Heinrich Hoerle work worth?

Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Heinrich Hoerle work is $9,499.

The median Heinrich Hoerle work on paper sells for $27,007 across 9 lots.

The median Heinrich Hoerle painting sells for $38,669 across 9 lots.

The median Heinrich Hoerle print sells for $1,196 across 8 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 | 10 | $1,196‡ | $10,129 | 80% | 2023-11-23 |
| Paintings | 12 | $38,669 | $371,781 | 75% | 2026-06-10 |
| Works on Paper | 14 | $27,007‡ | $229,826‡ | 64.3% | 2026-06-06 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $235,941‡ | $371,781 | — | 2026-06-10 |

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

Heinrich Hoerle's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (10 lots) median $1,196 with 80% sell-through. Paintings (12 lots) median $38,669, record $371,781. A typical Heinrich Hoerle painting sells for around 32× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 6 lots) the median is $235,941.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $525–$1,917‡ | $757‡ | $3,935 |

‡ 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) | 5 | $4,766–$27,246 | $21,560 | $38,669 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $4,391–$29,613‡ | $27,007‡ | $229,826‡ |

‡ 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 | 2022 | $371,781 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $272,034 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $229,826‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $56,534 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $10,129 |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $2,200‡ |

‡ 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 Heinrich Hoerle worth?

Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Heinrich Hoerle work is $9,499. The median Heinrich Hoerle work on paper sells for $27,007 across 9 lots. The median Heinrich Hoerle painting sells for $38,669 across 9 lots. The median Heinrich Hoerle print sells for $1,196 across 8 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Heinrich Hoerle work on paper?

Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Heinrich Hoerle work on paper is $27,007. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Heinrich Hoerle's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Heinrich Hoerle work on paper is $229,826. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a Heinrich Hoerle painting?

Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Heinrich Hoerle painting is $38,669.

### What is Heinrich Hoerle's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Heinrich Hoerle painting is $371,781.

### What is Heinrich Hoerle's auction record?

Heinrich Hoerle's auction record is $371,781, set in 2022.

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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, “Heinrich Hoerle auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/heinrich-hoerle (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.