Herbert Tobias (1924–1982)
Herbert Tobias is a German artist with 102 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $817. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Herbert Tobias is recorded as sold in 2026 for $1,823; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Herbert Tobias on OpeningBid →What is a Herbert Tobias work worth?
Across 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Herbert Tobias work is $817.
The median Herbert Tobias photograph sells for $823 across 42 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Herbert Tobias photographs typically sell for $524–$1,168 (the middle half of 40 sold 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 | 93 | $823‡ | $4,548 | 45.2% | 2026-06-06 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $3,061 | $4,548 | — | 2020-12-07 |
‡ 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) | 40 | $524–$1,168‡ | $823‡ | $4,548 |
‡ 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 | $4,548 |
| Photography | 2017 | $3,061 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Herbert Tobias worth?
Across 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Herbert Tobias work is $817. The median Herbert Tobias photograph sells for $823 across 42 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Herbert Tobias photographs typically sell for $524–$1,168 (the middle half of 40 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Herbert Tobias photograph?
Based on 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Herbert Tobias photograph is $823. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Herbert Tobias's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Herbert Tobias photograph is $4,548.
What is the average price of a small Herbert Tobias photograph?
Based on 40 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Herbert Tobias photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $823, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Herbert Tobias's auction record?
Herbert Tobias's auction record is $4,548, set in 2020.
See the full Herbert Tobias record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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