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# Herbert Gurschner (1901–2001)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 167 auction results for Herbert Gurschner at 17 houses since 2000. Over the last 24 months the median price was $861 including buyer’s premium (middle half $608–$1,863, n=18). The auction record is $79,754 for Rest (2022, im Kinsky Auktionshaus). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rest, 1929 | Oil on canvas | $79,754 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Mar 2022 |
| 2 | Frauenakt, um 1930 | Öl auf Leinwand | $62,007 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Nov 2012 |
| 3 | Bean Ingram, 1928 | Oil on canvas | $60,635 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2020 |
| 4 | Dolomiten, 1939 | Oil paint | $44,392 | Christie's | Oct 2012 |
| 5 | Portrait of Mrs. Russell, oil on canvas, 2008 | Oil on canvas | $40,453 | Dorotheum | Nov 2022 |
| 6 | Portrait of Desmond Chapman-Huston, 1937 | Oil paint | $35,484 | Christie's | Feb 2012 |
| 7 | Prinzessin Adalberta von Bayern (Maria del Pilar von Bayern), 1932 | Oil on canvas | $35,427 | Karl & Faber | Jul 2021 |
| 8 | Going am Wilden Kaiser, Kitzbühel, 1964 | Oil paint | $33,513 | Christie's | Feb 2012 |
| 9 | Snow-covered hamlet | Oil on canvas | $33,082 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Feb 2019 |
| 10 | Liegender Akt, 1932 | Oil paint | $31,541 | Christie's | Feb 2012 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 45 | $15,404 |
| Other | 22 | $4,828 |
| Works on paper | 14 | $1,870 |
| Prints | 21 | $929 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 30 | $21,692 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 63 | $1,674 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 167 results from 17 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Herbert Gurschner is a German artist with 189 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $2,076. 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 Gurschner is recorded as sold in 2026 for $2,805; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Herbert Gurschner work worth?

Across 161 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Herbert Gurschner work is $2,076.

The median Herbert Gurschner painting sells for $11,278 across 49 lots.

The median Herbert Gurschner print sells for $916 across 34 lots.

The median Herbert Gurschner work on paper sells for $834 across 7 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Herbert Gurschner prints typically sell for $696–$1,174 (the middle half of 31 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Herbert Gurschner paintings typically sell for $9,411–$31,926 (the middle half of 24 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 | 36 | $916†‡ | $1,804 | 94.4% | 2026-05-28 |
| Paintings | 55 | $11,278†‡ | $61,264† | 89.1% | 2026-09-17 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $834‡ | $5,110 | 87.5% | 2025-11-27 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $47,354†‡ | $79,754 | — | 2022-11-29 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Herbert Gurschner's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (36 lots) median $916 with 94.4% sell-through. Paintings (55 lots) median $11,278, record $61,264. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $61,264 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Herbert Gurschner painting sells for around 12× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 9 lots) the median is $47,354.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 31 | $696–$1,174†‡ | $916†‡ | $1,804 |

† 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) | 23 | $4,077–$19,911†‡ | $8,270†‡ | $61,264† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 24 | $9,411–$31,926‡ | $16,196‡ | $60,635 |

† 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) | 7 | $559–$2,588‡ | $834‡ | $5,110 |

‡ 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 | 2011 | $61,264† |
| Paintings | 2020 | $60,635 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $5,110 |
| Works on Paper | 2000 | $3,260 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $1,804 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $1,674 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Gurschner worth?

Across 161 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Herbert Gurschner work is $2,076. The median Herbert Gurschner painting sells for $11,278 across 49 lots. The median Herbert Gurschner print sells for $916 across 34 lots. The median Herbert Gurschner work on paper sells for $834 across 7 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Herbert Gurschner prints typically sell for $696–$1,174 (the middle half of 31 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Herbert Gurschner paintings typically sell for $9,411–$31,926 (the middle half of 24 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 Herbert Gurschner painting?

Based on 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Herbert Gurschner painting is $11,278. 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 Herbert Gurschner's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Herbert Gurschner painting is $61,264. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $61,264 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a Herbert Gurschner print?

Based on 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Herbert Gurschner print is $916. 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 Herbert Gurschner's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Herbert Gurschner print is $1,804.

### What is the average price of a small Herbert Gurschner print?

Based on 31 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Herbert Gurschner print (small (under 50 cm)) is $916, 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 Herbert Gurschner painting?

Based on 24 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Herbert Gurschner painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $16,196, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Herbert Gurschner's auction record is $79,754, set in 2022.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Herbert Gurschner auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/herbert-gurschner (updated 2026-11-03).

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.