> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/herbert-matter · updated 2026-11-02

# Herbert Matter (1907–1984)

Herbert Matter is a Swiss artist with 234 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $1,280. 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 Matter sold in 2026 for $1,408, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Herbert Matter work worth?

Across 157 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Herbert Matter work is $1,280.

The median Herbert Matter photograph sells for $1,125 across 95 lots.

The median Herbert Matter print sells for $1,500 across 51 lots.

The median Herbert Matter work on paper sells for $2,048 across 5 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Herbert Matter photographs typically sell for $807–$2,400 (the middle half of 78 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Herbert Matter prints typically sell for $999–$3,000 (the middle half of 43 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 | 60 | $1,500† | $7,500 | 85% | 2026-10-08 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $2,048 | $4,032 | 62.5% | 2023-08-15 |
| Photography | 142 | $1,125†‡ | $10,764 | 66.9% | 2026-06-24 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $6,695† | $10,764 | — | 2020-06-18 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 43 | $999–$3,000† | $1,500† | $7,500 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $1,035–$3,510 | $2,048 | $4,032 |

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 78 | $807–$2,400†‡ | $1,132†‡ | $10,764 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 17 | $630–$1,280†‡ | $945†‡ | $4,375 |

† 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 | 2010 | $10,764 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $7,500 |
| Photography | 2007 | $7,200 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $7,174† |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $4,032 |
| Works on Paper | 2003 | $3,510 |

† 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 Matter worth?

Across 157 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Herbert Matter work is $1,280. The median Herbert Matter photograph sells for $1,125 across 95 lots. The median Herbert Matter print sells for $1,500 across 51 lots. The median Herbert Matter work on paper sells for $2,048 across 5 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Herbert Matter photographs typically sell for $807–$2,400 (the middle half of 78 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Herbert Matter prints typically sell for $999–$3,000 (the middle half of 43 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 Matter photograph?

Based on 95 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Herbert Matter photograph is $1,125. 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 Matter's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Herbert Matter photograph is $10,764.

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

Based on 51 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Herbert Matter print is $1,500. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Herbert Matter print is $7,500.

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

Based on 78 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Herbert Matter photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,132, 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 Matter print?

Based on 43 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Herbert Matter print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Herbert Matter's auction record is $10,764, set in 2010.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Herbert Matter auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/herbert-matter (updated 2026-11-02).

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.