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# Herbert Kitzel (1928–1978)

Herbert Kitzel is a German artist with 18 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $1,102. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Herbert Kitzel is recorded as sold in 2022 for $6,752; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Herbert Kitzel work worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Herbert Kitzel work is $1,102.

The median Herbert Kitzel work on paper sells for $378 across 5 lots.

The median Herbert Kitzel painting sells for $6,752 across 3 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 | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 6 | $6,752‡ | $11,575 | 50% | 2022-06-04 |
| Works on Paper | 9 | $378‡ | $3,359‡ | 55.6% | 2026-02-04 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2012 | $11,575 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $6,752‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $3,359‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $944‡ |

‡ 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 Kitzel worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Herbert Kitzel work is $1,102. The median Herbert Kitzel work on paper sells for $378 across 5 lots. The median Herbert Kitzel painting sells for $6,752 across 3 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Herbert Kitzel's auction record is $11,575, set in 2012.

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

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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.