Herbert Bayer (1900–1985)
Herbert Bayer is an Austrian artist with 109 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $1,772. 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 Herbert Bayer sold in 2026 for $1,916, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Herbert Bayer on OpeningBid →What is a Herbert Bayer work worth?
Across 82 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Herbert Bayer work is $1,772.
The median Herbert Bayer print sells for $780 across 25 lots.
The median Herbert Bayer photograph sells for $2,420 across 11 lots.
The median Herbert Bayer work on paper sells for $2,524 across 6 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 | 34 | $780‡ | $21,250 | 73.5% | 2024-02-29 |
| Paintings | 6 | $16,972 | $162,154 | — | 2020-10-06 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $2,524† | $12,500 | 85.7% | 2024-09-18 |
| Photography | 17 | $2,420‡ | $68,500 | 64.7% | 2026-01-24 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $24,323‡ | $162,154 | — | 2020-07-29 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Herbert Bayer's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (34 lots) median $780 with 73.5% sell-through. Paintings (6 lots) median $16,972, record $162,154. A typical Herbert Bayer painting sells for around 22× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $24,323.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $600–$870‡ | $750‡ | $2,200 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $411–$4,170‡ | $1,700‡ | $21,250 |
‡ 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 | $2,254–$12,500† | $2,794† | $12,500 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $1,508–$2,580‡ | $2,420‡ | $7,872 |
‡ 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 | $162,154 |
| Photography | 2001 | $68,500 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $24,323 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $21,250 |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $16,800 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $12,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $12,500 |
| Photography | 2014 | $7,872 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Herbert Bayer worth?
Across 82 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Herbert Bayer work is $1,772. The median Herbert Bayer print sells for $780 across 25 lots. The median Herbert Bayer photograph sells for $2,420 across 11 lots. The median Herbert Bayer work on paper sells for $2,524 across 6 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 Herbert Bayer print?
Based on 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Herbert Bayer print is $780. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Herbert Bayer's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Herbert Bayer print is $21,250.
What is the average price of a Herbert Bayer photograph?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Herbert Bayer photograph is $2,420. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Herbert Bayer's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Herbert Bayer photograph is $68,500.
What is the average price of a medium Herbert Bayer print?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Herbert Bayer print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,700, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Herbert Bayer's auction record?
Herbert Bayer's auction record is $162,154, set in 2020.
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