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# Herman Makkink (1937–2013)

Herman Makkink is a Holland artist with 9 auction lots recorded since 2017, median price $508. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Herman Makkink sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $3,418 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Herman Makkink work worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Herman Makkink work is $508.

The median Herman Makkink sculpture sells for $12,892 across 2 lots.

The median Herman Makkink work on paper sells for $366 across 2 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2 | $366† | $508 | — | 2025-11-05 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | $12,892 | $20,000 | 66.7% | 2024-03-20 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2017 | $20,000 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $5,784 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $508 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $224† |

† 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 Herman Makkink worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Herman Makkink work is $508. The median Herman Makkink sculpture sells for $12,892 across 2 lots. The median Herman Makkink work on paper sells for $366 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Herman Makkink's auction record?

Herman Makkink's auction record is $20,000, set in 2017.

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

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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.