> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/herbert-bottger · updated 2026-11-02

# Herbert Böttger (1898–1954)

## What is Herbert Böttger’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 42 auction results for Herbert Böttger at 4 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $12,109 including buyer’s premium (middle half $9,839–$21,431, n=5). The auction record is $25,131 for Stillleben mit Amaryllis im Glaskrug und Nüssen (2026, Kunsthaus Lempertz). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stillleben mit Amaryllis im Glaskrug und Nüssen, 1941 | Oil on canvas | $25,131 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Jun 2026 |
| 2 | Sommerblumen, 1943 | Painting | $21,431 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | May 2025 |
| 3 | Fallendes Blatt, 1932 | Painting | $19,677 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Dec 2020 |
| 4 | Blumenstilleben | Painting | $18,088 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | May 2017 |
| 5 | Vorfrühling, 1942 | Painting | $15,529 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Jun 2023 |
| 6 | Bullenkauf am Niederrhein, 1942 | Painting | $13,278 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Dec 2022 |
| 7 | Winterabend am Niederrhein, 1943 | Painting | $12,332 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Dec 2023 |
| 8 | Zarter Blumenstrauß in Stangenglas, 1948 | Öl auf Leinwand | $12,109 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Jun 2025 |
| 9 | Frühling, 1942 | Painting | $11,647 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Dec 2023 |
| 10 | Blumen am Fenster, 1941 | Painting | $10,595 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Dec 2020 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 25 | $8,169 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 7 | $9,615 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $7,736 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 42 results from 4 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Herbert Böttger is a German artist with 53 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $7,295. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Herbert Böttger sold in 2026 for $25,131, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Herbert Böttger work worth?

Across 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Herbert Böttger work is $7,295.

The median Herbert Böttger painting sells for $7,295 across 40 lots.

The median Herbert Böttger work on paper sells for $6,052 across 2 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Herbert Böttger paintings typically sell for $5,605–$11,071 (the middle half of 25 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 48 | $7,295‡ | $25,131 | 83.3% | 2026-06-06 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $6,052 | $8,169 | 40% | 2020-12-09 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $21,431 | $25,131 | — | 2026-06-06 |

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

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 25 | $5,605–$11,071‡ | $7,790‡ | $21,431 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $3,883–$9,205‡ | $6,110‡ | $25,131 |

‡ 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 | 2026 | $25,131 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $21,431 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $8,169 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $3,935 |

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 Herbert Böttger worth?

Across 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Herbert Böttger work is $7,295. The median Herbert Böttger painting sells for $7,295 across 40 lots. The median Herbert Böttger work on paper sells for $6,052 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Herbert Böttger paintings typically sell for $5,605–$11,071 (the middle half of 25 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Herbert Böttger painting?

Based on 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Herbert Böttger painting is $7,295. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Herbert Böttger's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Herbert Böttger painting is $25,131.

### What is the average price of a small Herbert Böttger painting?

Based on 25 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Herbert Böttger painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $7,790, 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 medium Herbert Böttger painting?

Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Herbert Böttger painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $6,110, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Herbert Böttger's auction record?

Herbert Böttger's auction record is $25,131, set in 2026.

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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, “Herbert Böttger auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/herbert-bottger (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.