Herbert List (1903–1975)
What is Herbert List’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 171 auction results for Herbert List at 26 houses since 1991. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,129 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,566–$2,855, n=23). The auction record is $24,567 for BRILLEN AM VIERWALDSTÄTTERSEE (SUNGLASSES LAKE LUCERNE) (2020, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BRILLEN AM VIERWALDSTÄTTERSEE (SUNGLASSES LAKE LUCERNE), 1940 | — | $24,567 | Sotheby's | Oct 2020 |
| 2 | Herr und Hund (Master and Dog), Portofino, Italy, 1903 | Gelatin silver print | $22,393 | Christie's | Nov 2023 |
| 3 | A group of fourteen mounted photographs, early 1930s, 1903 | A group of fourteen mounted photographs, early 1930s | $20,000 | Christie's | Apr 2019 |
| 4 | Young Men Under Reed Roof, Torremolinos, 2011 | Cartes-de-visite | $17,640 | Christie's | Feb 2024 |
| 5 | Zeitlupe Null, 1931 | Cartes-de-visite | $10,715 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | May 2025 |
| 6 | Picasso in front of La Cuisine, 1903 | Gelatin silver print. 1948. Copyright credit stamp on the reverse of the flush-mount | $8,962 | Christie's | Apr 2002 |
| 7 | Morning, Athens, 1937 | Gelatin silver print. 1937. Credit and number stamps on the verso | $8,812 | Christie's | Apr 2001 |
| 8 | Christian Bérard, Paris, 1944, 1903 | Titré et daté au crayon, cachet de copyright du photographe et diverses annotations au crayon (verso) | $7,665 | Christie's | May 2021 |
| 9 | Schatten der Säulen des Poseidontempels, Kap Sounion, 1937 | Cartes-de-visite | $7,339 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Dec 2021 |
| 10 | Dance of the Skirts, Trastevere, Rome, 1953 | Silver print | $5,400 | Swann Auction Galleries | Apr 2002 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 95 | $1,955 |
| Other | 16 | $1,563 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 94 | $1,847 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 171 results from 26 houses · How we compute these figures
Herbert List is a German artist with 293 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $1,700. 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 List sold in 2026 for $4,864, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full Herbert List record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Herbert List on OpeningBid →What is a Herbert List work worth?
Across 171 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Herbert List work is $1,700.
The median Herbert List photograph sells for $1,685 across 160 lots.
The median Herbert List print sells for $1,353 across 1 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Herbert List photographs typically sell for $1,060–$2,662 (the middle half of 145 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 | 1 | $1,353 | $1,353 | — | 2025-05-22 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Photography | 235 | $1,685†‡ | $24,567 | 68.1% | 2026-10-08 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $10,715 | $24,567 | — | 2025-05-30 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 145 | $1,060–$2,662†‡ | $1,682†‡ | $24,567 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 | 2020 | $24,567 |
| Photography | 2023 | $22,393 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $1,353 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Herbert List worth?
Across 171 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Herbert List work is $1,700. The median Herbert List photograph sells for $1,685 across 160 lots. The median Herbert List print sells for $1,353 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Herbert List photographs typically sell for $1,060–$2,662 (the middle half of 145 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 List photograph?
Based on 160 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Herbert List photograph is $1,685. 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 List's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Herbert List photograph is $24,567.
What is the average price of a small Herbert List photograph?
Based on 145 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Herbert List photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,682, 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 Herbert List's auction record?
Herbert List's auction record is $24,567, set in 2020.
See the full Herbert List record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Herbert List on OpeningBid →