Hermann Hesse (1877–1962)
Hermann Hesse is a German artist with 81 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $538. 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 Hesse is recorded as sold in 2025 for $893; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Hermann Hesse on OpeningBid →What is a Hermann Hesse work worth?
Across 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hermann Hesse work is $538.
The median Hermann Hesse work on paper sells for $2,523 across 11 lots.
The median Hermann Hesse print sells for $558 across 5 lots.
The median Hermann Hesse photograph sells for $146 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 | 16 | $558‡ | $2,231‡ | 31.3% | 2019-10-17 |
| Works on Paper | 19 | $2,523†‡ | $4,603† | 57.9% | 2025-05-30 |
| Photography | 1 | $146‡ | $146‡ | — | 2019-04-18 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 10 | $1,792–$3,094†‡ | $2,681†‡ | $4,603† |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $4,603† |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $3,260‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $2,231‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $1,467 |
| Photography | 2019 | $146‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Hermann Hesse worth?
Across 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hermann Hesse work is $538. The median Hermann Hesse work on paper sells for $2,523 across 11 lots. The median Hermann Hesse print sells for $558 across 5 lots. The median Hermann Hesse photograph sells for $146 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 Hesse work on paper?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hermann Hesse work on paper is $2,523. 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 Hesse's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Hermann Hesse work on paper is $4,603. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $4,603 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Hermann Hesse print?
Based on 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hermann Hesse print is $558. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Hermann Hesse's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Hermann Hesse print is $2,231. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small Hermann Hesse work on paper?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Hermann Hesse work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,681, 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 Hesse's auction record?
Hermann Hesse's auction record is $4,603, set in 2018. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $4,603 (buyer's premium not included).
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