> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/hermann-finsterlin · updated 2026-11-01

# Hermann Finsterlin (1887–1973)

Hermann Finsterlin is an artist with 15 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $579. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Hermann Finsterlin is recorded as sold in 2022 for $2,464; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Hermann Finsterlin work worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hermann Finsterlin work is $579.

The median Hermann Finsterlin work on paper sells for $361 across 8 lots.

The median Hermann Finsterlin painting sells for $775 across 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2 | $775‡ | $952 | — | 2006-12-05 |
| Works on Paper | 10 | $361‡ | $2,464‡ | 80% | 2024-02-08 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |

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

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $162–$1,568‡ | $361‡ | $2,464‡ |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $2,464‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $1,904‡ |
| Paintings | 2006 | $952 |
| Paintings | 2004 | $597‡ |

‡ 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 Finsterlin worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hermann Finsterlin work is $579. The median Hermann Finsterlin work on paper sells for $361 across 8 lots. The median Hermann Finsterlin painting sells for $775 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Hermann Finsterlin's auction record is $2,464, set in 2022. 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, “Hermann Finsterlin auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/hermann-finsterlin (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.