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# Hermann Goepfert (1929–1982)

Hermann Goepfert is a German artist with 69 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $7,560. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Hermann Goepfert is recorded as sold in 2025 for $20,603; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Hermann Goepfert work worth?

Across 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hermann Goepfert work is $7,560.

The median Hermann Goepfert painting sells for $14,263 across 18 lots.

The median Hermann Goepfert sculpture sells for $7,683 across 10 lots.

The median Hermann Goepfert work on paper sells for $396 across 1 lots.

Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | $1,060 | $1,060 | 33.3% | — |
| Paintings | 18 | $14,263‡ | $31,677 | — | 2025-07-16 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $396 | $396 | 20% | 2022-05-10 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 13 | $7,683‡ | $56,300 | 76.9% | 2025-05-31 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $55,825 | $56,300 | — | 2016-12-09 |

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

Hermann Goepfert's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $1,060 with 33.3% sell-through. Paintings (18 lots) median $14,263, record $31,677. A typical Hermann Goepfert painting sells for around 13× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $55,825.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $10,572–$23,065‡ | $14,263‡ | $31,677 |

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

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $6,072–$10,226 | $7,683 | $55,825 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2010 | $56,300 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2015 | $55,825 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $31,677 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $29,592 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $396 |

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 Goepfert worth?

Across 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hermann Goepfert work is $7,560. The median Hermann Goepfert painting sells for $14,263 across 18 lots. The median Hermann Goepfert sculpture sells for $7,683 across 10 lots. The median Hermann Goepfert work on paper sells for $396 across 1 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is the average price of a Hermann Goepfert painting?

Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hermann Goepfert painting is $14,263. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Hermann Goepfert's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Hermann Goepfert painting is $31,677.

### What is the average price of a Hermann Goepfert sculpture?

Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hermann Goepfert sculpture is $7,683. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Hermann Goepfert's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Hermann Goepfert sculpture is $56,300.

### What is the average price of a medium Hermann Goepfert painting?

Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Hermann Goepfert painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $14,263, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Hermann Goepfert's auction record is $56,300, set in 2010.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Hermann Goepfert auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/hermann-goepfert (updated 2026-11-02).

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.