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# Hermann Hesse (1877–1962)

Hermann Hesse is a German artist with 156 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $8,865. 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 sold in 2025 for a hammer price of $9,930 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Hermann Hesse work worth?

Across 121 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hermann Hesse work is $8,865.

The median Hermann Hesse work on paper sells for $8,888 across 104 lots.

The median Hermann Hesse painting sells for $21,245 across 3 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Hermann Hesse work on papers typically sell for $4,898–$14,936 (the middle half of 103 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 3 | $21,245 | $26,616 | — | 2024-11-30 |
| Works on Paper | 124 | $8,888†‡ | $51,594 | 83.9% | 2025-11-07 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $32,154†‡ | $51,594 | — | 2021-05-07 |

† 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) | 103 | $4,898–$14,936†‡ | $8,888†‡ | $51,594 |

† 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 | 2014 | $51,594 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $43,267 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $26,616 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $21,245 |

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 Hesse worth?

Across 121 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hermann Hesse work is $8,865. The median Hermann Hesse work on paper sells for $8,888 across 104 lots. The median Hermann Hesse painting sells for $21,245 across 3 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Hermann Hesse work on papers typically sell for $4,898–$14,936 (the middle half of 103 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 Hesse work on paper?

Based on 104 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hermann Hesse work on paper is $8,888. 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 $51,594.

### What is the average price of a small Hermann Hesse work on paper?

Based on 103 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Hermann Hesse work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $8,888, 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 $51,594, set in 2014.

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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 Hesse auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/hermann-hesse (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.