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# Hermann Claasen (1889–1987)

Hermann Claasen is a German artist with 17 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $723. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Hermann Claasen sold in 2025 for $1,764, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Hermann Claasen work worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hermann Claasen work is $723.

The median Hermann Claasen photograph sells for $723 across 7 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 | 15 | $723‡ | $1,764 | 46.7% | 2025-12-03 |

‡ 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) | 7 | $682–$1,168‡ | $723‡ | $1,764 |

‡ 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 | 2025 | $1,764 |
| Photography | 2011 | $1,373‡ |

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

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 Hermann Claasen worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hermann Claasen work is $723. The median Hermann Claasen photograph sells for $723 across 7 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Hermann Claasen photograph?

Based on 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hermann Claasen photograph is $723. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Hermann Claasen's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Hermann Claasen photograph is $1,764.

### What is Hermann Claasen's auction record?

Hermann Claasen's auction record is $1,764, set in 2025.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 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.