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# Heinrich von Zügel (1850–1941)

Heinrich von Zügel is a German artist with 190 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $8,433. 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 von Zügel is recorded as sold in 2026 for $22,511; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Heinrich von Zügel work worth?

Across 116 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Heinrich von Zügel work is $8,433.

The median Heinrich von Zügel painting sells for $9,085 across 98 lots.

The median Heinrich von Zügel work on paper sells for $1,136 across 5 lots.

The median Heinrich von Zügel print sells for $65 across 1 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Heinrich von Zügel paintings typically sell for $6,247–$15,735 (the middle half of 69 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Heinrich von Zügel paintings typically sell for $3,025–$10,952 (the middle half of 20 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 | $65 | $65 | 25% | 2024-05-28 |
| Paintings | 148 | $9,085†‡ | $77,310 | 66.2% | 2026-03-27 |
| Works on Paper | 10 | $1,136†‡ | $1,514 | 50% | 2021-11-18 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $31,256 | $77,310 | — | 2023-06-10 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Heinrich von Zügel's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $65 with 25% sell-through. Paintings (148 lots) median $9,085, record $77,310. A typical Heinrich von Zügel painting sells for around 139× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 6 lots) the median is $31,256.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $3,025–$10,952†‡ | $5,323†‡ | $29,843 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 69 | $6,247–$15,735†‡ | $9,088†‡ | $34,522 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $11,249–$16,272‡ | $14,298‡ | $77,310 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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) | 5 | $478–$1,315†‡ | $1,136†‡ | $1,514 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2020 | $77,310 |
| Paintings | 2007 | $34,522 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $1,315 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $1,136‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $65 |

‡ 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 von Zügel worth?

Across 116 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Heinrich von Zügel work is $8,433. The median Heinrich von Zügel painting sells for $9,085 across 98 lots. The median Heinrich von Zügel work on paper sells for $1,136 across 5 lots. The median Heinrich von Zügel print sells for $65 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Heinrich von Zügel paintings typically sell for $6,247–$15,735 (the middle half of 69 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Heinrich von Zügel paintings typically sell for $3,025–$10,952 (the middle half of 20 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 von Zügel painting?

Based on 98 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Heinrich von Zügel painting is $9,085. 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 von Zügel's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Heinrich von Zügel painting is $77,310.

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

Based on 69 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Heinrich von Zügel painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $9,088, 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 the average price of a small Heinrich von Zügel painting?

Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Heinrich von Zügel painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $5,323, 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 von Zügel's auction record?

Heinrich von Zügel's auction record is $77,310, set in 2020.

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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.
