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# Heribert Potuznik (1910–1984)

## What is Heribert Potuznik’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 29 auction results for Heribert Potuznik at 3 houses since 2010. Over the last 24 months the median price was $116 including buyer’s premium (middle half $67–$183, n=16). The auction record is $1,563 for Zwei laufende Akte (2018, im Kinsky Auktionshaus). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zwei laufende Akte, 1983 | Öl auf Leinwand | $1,563 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Feb 2018 |
| 2 | Jung und Alt, 1972 | Öl auf Pressspanplatte; ungerahmt | $1,504 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Feb 2016 |
| 3 | Pflanzen, 1972 | Öl auf Hartfaserplatte; gerahmt | $1,504 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Mar 2017 |
| 4 | Untitled, 1910 | — | $960 | Dorotheum | Oct 2010 |
| 5 | Untitled, 1910 | — | $698 | Dorotheum | Oct 2010 |
| 6 | Schöngraben in winter, 1964 | Gouache/Papier 48,5 x 66,5 cm | $463 | Widder Auktionen | Nov 2025 |
| 7 | City view | Aquarell/Papier 46 x 58,5 cm | $348 | Widder Auktionen | Mar 2026 |
| 8 | Townscape | Aquarell/Papier, 49,5 x 61,7 cm | $326 | Widder Auktionen | May 2024 |
| 9 | Heribert Potuznik *, 3 Bilder:, 1938 | Holzschnitt | $268 | Dorotheum | May 2019 |
| 10 | Forest, 1974 | Aquarell/Papier 48 x 61 cm | $232 | Widder Auktionen | Mar 2026 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 12 | $250 |
| Prints | 5 | $58 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 13 | $211 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $58 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 29 results from 3 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Heribert Potuznik is an Austrian artist with 38 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $232. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Heribert Potuznik sold in 2026 for $232, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Heribert Potuznik work worth?

Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Heribert Potuznik work is $232.

The median Heribert Potuznik work on paper sells for $192 across 10 lots.

The median Heribert Potuznik print sells for $64 across 6 lots.

The median Heribert Potuznik painting sells for $1,504 across 1 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 | 6 | $64 | $174 | — | 2026-03-25 |
| Paintings | 1 | $1,504 | $1,504 | — | 2017-03-01 |
| Works on Paper | 10 | $192 | $463 | — | 2026-03-25 |

Heribert Potuznik's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (6 lots) median $64. Paintings (1 lots) median $1,504, record $1,504. A typical Heribert Potuznik painting sells for around 24× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $58–$70 | $58 | $174 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $116–$326 | $211 | $463 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2017 | $1,504 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $463 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $348 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $174 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $104 |

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 Heribert Potuznik worth?

Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Heribert Potuznik work is $232. The median Heribert Potuznik work on paper sells for $192 across 10 lots. The median Heribert Potuznik print sells for $64 across 6 lots. The median Heribert Potuznik painting sells for $1,504 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Heribert Potuznik's auction record?

Heribert Potuznik's auction record is $2,144, set in 2012. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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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, “Heribert Potuznik auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/heribert-potuznik (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.