Herbert Bauer (1935–1986)
Herbert Bauer is a German artist with 20 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $439. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Herbert Bauer is recorded as sold in 2026 for $1,299; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Herbert Bauer on OpeningBid →What is a Herbert Bauer work worth?
Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Herbert Bauer work is $439.
The median Herbert Bauer print sells for $354 across 8 lots.
The median Herbert Bauer painting sells for $2,262 across 4 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 | 11 | $354‡ | $777‡ | 72.7% | 2025-12-16 |
| Paintings | 5 | $2,262‡ | $2,639‡ | 80% | 2026-02-04 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Herbert Bauer's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (11 lots) median $354 with 72.7% sell-through. Paintings (5 lots) median $2,262, record $2,639. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Herbert Bauer painting sells for around 6.4× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $139–$401‡ | $325‡ | $459‡ |
‡ 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 | 2012 | $2,639‡ |
| Paintings | 2020 | $2,636‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2005 | $777‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2004 | $459‡ |
‡ 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 Herbert Bauer worth?
Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Herbert Bauer work is $439. The median Herbert Bauer print sells for $354 across 8 lots. The median Herbert Bauer painting sells for $2,262 across 4 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Herbert Bauer print?
Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Herbert Bauer print is $354. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Herbert Bauer's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Herbert Bauer print is $777. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is Herbert Bauer's auction record?
Herbert Bauer's auction record is $2,639, set in 2012. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
See the full Herbert Bauer record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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