> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/herbert-hoffmann · updated 2026-11-01

# Herbert Hoffmann (1919–2010)

Herbert Hoffmann is a German artist with 20 auction lots recorded since 2012, median price $475. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Herbert Hoffmann is recorded as sold in 2021 for $832; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Herbert Hoffmann work worth?

Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Herbert Hoffmann work is $475.

The median Herbert Hoffmann photograph sells for $475 across 17 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photography | 20 | $475‡ | $2,367 | 85% | 2025-11-19 |

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

## Price by size

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $349–$592‡ | $475‡ | $2,367 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2021 | $2,367 |
| Photography | 2021 | $1,901‡ |

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

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 Hoffmann worth?

Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Herbert Hoffmann work is $475. The median Herbert Hoffmann photograph sells for $475 across 17 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Herbert Hoffmann photograph?

Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Herbert Hoffmann photograph is $475. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Herbert Hoffmann's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Herbert Hoffmann photograph is $2,367.

### What is the average price of a small Herbert Hoffmann photograph?

Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Herbert Hoffmann photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $475, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Herbert Hoffmann's auction record is $2,367, set in 2021.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Herbert Hoffmann auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/herbert-hoffmann (updated 2026-11-01).

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.