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# Hermann Herzog (1831–1932)

## What is Hermann Herzog’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 112 auction results for Hermann Herzog at 21 houses since 1996. Over the last 24 months the median price was $16,380 including buyer’s premium (middle half $6,496–$33,438, n=7). The auction record is $226,000 for Fishing in the Everglades (2006, Skinner (Bonhams Skinner)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fishing in the Everglades | Oil on canvas | $226,000 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Sep 2006 |
| 2 | Mountain Lake Camp, 1831 | Oil paint | $180,000 | Christie's | Dec 2005 |
| 3 | Near the Outlet of Wassalassa River | Oil on canvas | $127,000 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Mar 2007 |
| 4 | Alpine Lake Scene, 1831 | Oil paint | $96,000 | Christie's | May 2006 |
| 5 | Fishing Shack, Chesapeake Bay | — | $85,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2007 |
| 6 | Caribou in the Mountains, 1878 | Oil paint | $78,120 | Christie's | Jan 2025 |
| 7 | Hunter in the Woods, 1882 | Oil on canvas | $58,500 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2013 |
| 8 | Alpine Lake Scene, 1868 | Oil paint | $56,700 | Sotheby's | Jan 2023 |
| 9 | Waterfall in Telemarken Norway, 1879 | Oil paint | $56,700 | Christie's | May 2022 |
| 10 | Norwegian Landscape, 1831 | Oil paint | $56,250 | Christie's | May 2012 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 8 | $16,372 |
| Paintings | 75 | $11,950 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $56,250 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 31 | $12,870 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 37 | $11,950 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 112 results from 21 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Hermann Herzog is an American artist with 145 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $11,875. 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 Herzog sold in 2026 for $73,962, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**2 Hermann Herzog works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Hermann Herzog work worth?

Across 107 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hermann Herzog work is $11,875.

The median Hermann Herzog painting sells for $10,350 across 91 lots.

The median Hermann Herzog work on paper sells for $690 across 3 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Hermann Herzog paintings typically sell for $6,266–$36,300 (the middle half of 54 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Hermann Herzog paintings typically sell for $4,860–$22,030 (the middle half of 27 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 114 | $10,350†‡ | $226,000 | 79.8% | 2026-08-12 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $690† | $9,000† | — | 2026-09-23 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $111,500 | $226,000 | — | 2025-01-23 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 27 | $4,860–$22,030†‡ | $10,800†‡ | $226,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 54 | $6,266–$36,300†‡ | $11,075†‡ | $180,000 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $11,798–$56,588‡ | $36,721‡ | $96,000 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2006 | $226,000 |
| Paintings | 2005 | $180,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $9,000† |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $690 |

† 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 Hermann Herzog worth?

Across 107 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hermann Herzog work is $11,875. The median Hermann Herzog painting sells for $10,350 across 91 lots. The median Hermann Herzog work on paper sells for $690 across 3 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Hermann Herzog paintings typically sell for $6,266–$36,300 (the middle half of 54 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Hermann Herzog paintings typically sell for $4,860–$22,030 (the middle half of 27 sold 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 Herzog painting?

Based on 91 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hermann Herzog painting is $10,350. 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 Hermann Herzog's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Hermann Herzog painting is $226,000.

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

Based on 54 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Hermann Herzog painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $11,075, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 small Hermann Herzog painting?

Based on 27 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Hermann Herzog painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $10,800, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Hermann Herzog's auction record?

Hermann Herzog's auction record is $226,000, set in 2006.

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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, “Hermann Herzog auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/hermann-herzog (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.