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# Heinrich Siepmann (1904–2002)

Heinrich Siepmann is a German artist with 125 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $2,768. 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 Siepmann sold in 2024 for $4,791, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Heinrich Siepmann work worth?

Across 73 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Heinrich Siepmann work is $2,768.

The median Heinrich Siepmann painting sells for $3,852 across 50 lots.

The median Heinrich Siepmann work on paper sells for $775 across 14 lots.

The median Heinrich Siepmann print sells for $277 across 4 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Heinrich Siepmann paintings typically sell for $2,617–$4,333 (the middle half of 39 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 | $277‡ | $783‡ | — | 2019-11-27 |
| Paintings | 77 | $3,852‡ | $7,492‡ | 64.9% | 2024-11-30 |
| Works on Paper | 21 | $775‡ | $1,586‡ | 66.7% | 2024-02-07 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $6,634‡ | $7,492‡ | — | 2021-06-18 |

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

Heinrich Siepmann's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $277. Paintings (77 lots) median $3,852, record $7,492. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Heinrich Siepmann painting sells for around 14× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $6,634.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 39 | $2,617–$4,333‡ | $3,376‡ | $6,129‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 11 | $4,042–$5,683‡ | $4,791‡ | $7,492‡ |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $391–$1,145‡ | $541‡ | $1,586‡ |

‡ 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 | 2004 | $7,492‡ |
| Paintings | 2021 | $7,139 |
| Works on Paper | 2004 | $1,586‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $1,299‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $783‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $258 |

‡ 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 Siepmann worth?

Across 73 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Heinrich Siepmann work is $2,768. The median Heinrich Siepmann painting sells for $3,852 across 50 lots. The median Heinrich Siepmann work on paper sells for $775 across 14 lots. The median Heinrich Siepmann print sells for $277 across 4 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Heinrich Siepmann paintings typically sell for $2,617–$4,333 (the middle half of 39 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 Siepmann painting?

Based on 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Heinrich Siepmann painting is $3,852. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Heinrich Siepmann painting is $7,492. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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

Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Heinrich Siepmann work on paper is $775. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Heinrich Siepmann work on paper is $1,586. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a medium Heinrich Siepmann painting?

Based on 39 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Heinrich Siepmann painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,376, 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 large Heinrich Siepmann painting?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Heinrich Siepmann painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $4,791, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Heinrich Siepmann's auction record is $7,492, set in 2004. 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.

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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.