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# Heinz Mack (b. 1931)

## What is Heinz Mack’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 936 auction results for Heinz Mack at 37 houses since 1994. Over the last 24 months the median price was $9,223 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,617–$71,685, n=51). The auction record is $568,141 for Die vibration der Stille (2017, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Die vibration der Stille, 1959 | Huile et résine synthétique sur toile | $568,141 | Christie's | Jun 2017 |
| 2 | Schleier zu Sais (Veil to Sais), 1962 | Oil paint | $547,899 | Christie's | Apr 2016 |
| 3 | Dynamische Form, Schwarz, 1959 | Oil and resin on canvas | $519,442 | Christie's | Nov 2015 |
| 4 | Untitled (acrylic on canvas), 2017 | Acrylic on canvas | $487,482 | Dorotheum | May 2023 |
| 5 | Lamellen-Relief, 1961 | Relief | $455,089 | Phillips | Mar 2023 |
| 6 | Black Mountains, acrylic on canvas, 2016 | Acrylic on canvas | $396,079 | Dorotheum | May 2023 |
| 7 | Untitled (Grey-Black Waves), 1958 | Oil paint | $362,942 | Christie's | Mar 2018 |
| 8 | Dynamische Struktur, 1962 | Oil paint | $361,751 | Christie's | Jul 2010 |
| 9 | Lichtfelder (Chromatic Constellation), 1992 | Acrylic paint | $336,300 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Jun 2020 |
| 10 | Der Himmel über Samarkand (The Sky Over Samarkand), 1963 | Painting | $334,297 | Christie's | Apr 2019 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 78 | $70,549 |
| Sculpture | 49 | $23,668 |
| Works on paper | 85 | $22,259 |
| Other | 133 | $18,085 |
| Prints | 82 | $2,561 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 67 | $103,480 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 257 | $19,677 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 88 | $9,728 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 936 results from 37 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Heinz Mack is a German artist with 1,242 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $5,914. 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 Heinz Mack sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $6,472 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**3 Heinz Mack works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Heinz Mack work worth?

Across 899 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Heinz Mack work is $5,914.

The median Heinz Mack print sells for $1,765 across 342 lots.

The median Heinz Mack sculpture sells for $30,961 across 138 lots.

The median Heinz Mack work on paper sells for $19,439 across 124 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Heinz Mack prints typically sell for $1,060–$3,929 (the middle half of 244 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Heinz Mack work on papers typically sell for $13,862–$30,284 (the middle half of 92 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 | 445 | $1,765†‡ | $46,481 | 76.9% | 2026-06-25 |
| Paintings | 85 | $50,445‡ | $568,141 | 83.5% | 2026-06-19 |
| Works on Paper | 154 | $19,439†‡ | $272,354 | 80.5% | 2026-06-25 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 171 | $30,961†‡ | $547,899 | 80.7% | 2026-09-26 |
| Photography | 6 | $2,933‡ | $16,558 | 83.3% | 2015-11-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 69 | $204,342‡ | $568,141 | — | 2026-06-19 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Heinz Mack's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (445 lots) median $1,765 with 76.9% sell-through. Paintings (85 lots) median $50,445, record $568,141. A typical Heinz Mack painting sells for around 29× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 69 lots) the median is $204,342.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 81 | $685–$2,093†‡ | $1,158†‡ | $11,094 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 244 | $1,060–$3,929†‡ | $1,883†‡ | $36,816 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 13 | $3,661–$11,666‡ | $7,832‡ | $46,481 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $12,308–$55,740‡ | $28,802‡ | $107,360 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 50 | $28,512–$65,718‡ | $38,054‡ | $519,442 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 16 | $87,395–$265,648‡ | $181,483‡ | $568,141 |

‡ 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) | 27 | $4,907–$10,804†‡ | $7,153†‡ | $27,446 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 92 | $13,862–$30,284†‡ | $23,718†‡ | $77,897 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $22,735–$35,226 | $33,840 | $272,354 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 47 | $5,695–$25,441†‡ | $11,809†‡ | $87,112 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 59 | $6,713–$85,125†‡ | $39,480†‡ | $278,361 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 29 | $55,107–$286,067 | $102,848 | $547,899 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $1,258–$8,463‡ | $2,933‡ | $16,558 |

‡ 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 | 2017 | $568,141 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2016 | $547,899 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $519,442 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $455,089 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $272,354 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $77,897 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $46,481 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $36,816 |

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 Heinz Mack worth?

Across 899 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Heinz Mack work is $5,914. The median Heinz Mack print sells for $1,765 across 342 lots. The median Heinz Mack sculpture sells for $30,961 across 138 lots. The median Heinz Mack work on paper sells for $19,439 across 124 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Heinz Mack prints typically sell for $1,060–$3,929 (the middle half of 244 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Heinz Mack work on papers typically sell for $13,862–$30,284 (the middle half of 92 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 Heinz Mack print?

Based on 342 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Heinz Mack print is $1,765. 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 Heinz Mack's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Heinz Mack print is $46,481.

### What is the average price of a Heinz Mack sculpture?

Based on 138 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Heinz Mack sculpture is $30,961. 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 Heinz Mack's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Heinz Mack sculpture is $547,899.

### What is the average price of a Heinz Mack work on paper?

Based on 124 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Heinz Mack work on paper is $19,439. 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 Heinz Mack's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Heinz Mack work on paper is $272,354.

### What is the average price of a medium Heinz Mack print?

Based on 244 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Heinz Mack print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,883, 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 medium Heinz Mack work on paper?

Based on 92 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Heinz Mack work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $23,718, 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 Heinz Mack's auction record?

Heinz Mack's auction record is $568,141, set in 2017.

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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, “Heinz Mack auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/heinz-mack (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.