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# Herbert Matter (1907–1984)

Herbert Matter is a Swiss artist with 44 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $1,386.

A work by Herbert Matter sold in 2022 for $1,386, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Herbert Matter work worth?

Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Herbert Matter work is $1,386.

The median Herbert Matter print sells for $1,900 across 10 lots.

The median Herbert Matter photograph sells for $1,520 across 8 lots.

The median Herbert Matter work on paper sells for $568 across 2 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 13 | $1,900 | $7,599 | 76.9% | 2022-02-24 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $568 | $812 | — | 2021-05-13 |
| Photography | 13 | $1,520 | $6,500 | 61.5% | 2019-02-07 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $6,500 | $7,599 | — | 2015-01-22 |

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $1,575–$3,975 | $1,900 | $7,599 |

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $1,610–$6,323 | $4,830 | $6,500 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $7,599 |
| Photography | 2004 | $6,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2005 | $6,500 |
| Photography | 2005 | $6,323 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $812 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $325 |

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 Matter worth?

Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Herbert Matter work is $1,386. The median Herbert Matter print sells for $1,900 across 10 lots. The median Herbert Matter photograph sells for $1,520 across 8 lots. The median Herbert Matter work on paper sells for $568 across 2 lots.

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

Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Herbert Matter print is $1,900.

### What is Herbert Matter's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Herbert Matter print is $7,599.

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

Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Herbert Matter photograph is $1,520.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Herbert Matter photograph is $6,500.

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

Herbert Matter's auction record is $7,599, set in 2015.

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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 Matter auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/herbert-matter (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.