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# Herlinde Koelbl (b. 1939)

## What is Herlinde Koelbl’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 30 auction results for Herlinde Koelbl at 4 houses since 2017. Over the last 24 months the median price was $406 including buyer’s premium (middle half $376–$541, n=12). The auction record is $765 for Filmball München (from the series: Feine Leute) (2017, Kunsthaus Lempertz). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Filmball München (from the series: Feine Leute), 1986 | Cartes-de-visite | $765 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | May 2017 |
| 2 | Untitled, 1980 | Stampa vintage alla gelatina ai sali d'argento | $637 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | May 2023 |
| 3 | Untitled, 1980 | Stampa vintage alla gelatina ai sali d'argento | $635 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Jun 2023 |
| 4 | Filmball München (from the series: Feine Leute), 1985 | Cartes-de-visite | $626 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | May 2017 |
| 5 | Untitled, 1980 | Stampa vintage alla gelatina ai sali d'argento | $609 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Feb 2025 |
| 6 | Untitled, 1980 | Stampa vintage alla gelatina ai sali d'argento | $543 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Dec 2023 |
| 7 | Untitled, 1980 | Stampa vintage alla gelatina ai sali d'argento | $542 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Dec 2024 |
| 8 | Untitled, 1980 | Stampa vintage alla gelatina ai sali d'argento | $542 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Dec 2024 |
| 9 | Untitled, 1980 | Stampa vintage alla gelatina ai sali d'argento | $541 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Feb 2025 |
| 10 | München, 1934 | Gelatin silver print | $494 | Christie's | Jul 2018 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 28 | $412 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 29 | $415 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 30 results from 4 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Herlinde Koelbl is a German artist with 47 auction lots recorded since 2015, median price $412. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Herlinde Koelbl sold in 2025 for $541, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Herlinde Koelbl work worth?

Across 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Herlinde Koelbl work is $412.

The median Herlinde Koelbl photograph sells for $412 across 28 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Herlinde Koelbl photographs typically sell for $366–$541 (the middle half of 28 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 | 33 | $412 | $765 | 84.8% | 2026-01-13 |

## Price by size

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 28 | $366–$541 | $412 | $765 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2017 | $765 |
| Photography | 2023 | $637 |

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 Herlinde Koelbl worth?

Across 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Herlinde Koelbl work is $412. The median Herlinde Koelbl photograph sells for $412 across 28 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Herlinde Koelbl photographs typically sell for $366–$541 (the middle half of 28 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Herlinde Koelbl photograph?

Based on 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Herlinde Koelbl photograph is $412.

### What is Herlinde Koelbl's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Herlinde Koelbl photograph is $765.

### What is the average price of a small Herlinde Koelbl photograph?

Based on 28 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Herlinde Koelbl photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $412, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Herlinde Koelbl's auction record?

Herlinde Koelbl's auction record is $765, set in 2017.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Herlinde Koelbl auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/herlinde-koelbl (updated 2026-11-03).

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.