Heinrich Nauen (1880–1940)
Heinrich Nauen is a German artist with 79 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $4,498. 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 Nauen sold in 2024 for $14,756, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Heinrich Nauen work is $4,498.
The median Heinrich Nauen painting sells for $10,959 across 23 lots.
The median Heinrich Nauen print sells for $397 across 13 lots.
The median Heinrich Nauen work on paper sells for $2,818 across 7 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 | 19 | $397†‡ | $1,061‡ | 68.4% | 2025-05-31 |
| Paintings | 33 | $10,959‡ | $22,875 | 69.7% | 2024-12-05 |
| Works on Paper | 13 | $2,818‡ | $10,129 | 53.8% | 2019-11-29 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $20,076 | $22,875 | — | 2014-12-05 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Heinrich Nauen's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (19 lots) median $397 with 68.4% sell-through. Paintings (33 lots) median $10,959, record $22,875. A typical Heinrich Nauen painting sells for around 28× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $20,076.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $320–$758†‡ | $384†‡ | $1,061‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 17 | $9,044–$14,756‡ | $12,445‡ | $22,875 |
‡ 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 | 2006 | $22,875 |
| Paintings | 2011 | $20,076 |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $7,749 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $6,467‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $1,061‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $951‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Heinrich Nauen worth?
Across 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Heinrich Nauen work is $4,498. The median Heinrich Nauen painting sells for $10,959 across 23 lots. The median Heinrich Nauen print sells for $397 across 13 lots. The median Heinrich Nauen work on paper sells for $2,818 across 7 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 Nauen painting?
Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Heinrich Nauen painting is $10,959. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Heinrich Nauen's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Heinrich Nauen painting is $22,875.
What is the average price of a Heinrich Nauen print?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Heinrich Nauen print is $397. 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 Nauen's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Heinrich Nauen print is $1,061. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Heinrich Nauen work on paper?
Based on 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Heinrich Nauen work on paper is $2,818. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Heinrich Nauen's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Heinrich Nauen work on paper is $10,129.
What is the average price of a medium Heinrich Nauen painting?
Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Heinrich Nauen painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $12,445, 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 small Heinrich Nauen print?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Heinrich Nauen print (small (under 50 cm)) is $384, 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 Nauen's auction record?
Heinrich Nauen's auction record is $22,875, set in 2006.
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