Hermann Kauffmann I (1808–1889)
Hermann Kauffmann I is a German artist with 32 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $3,065. 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 Kauffmann I sold in 2018 for $4,051, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hermann Kauffmann I work is $3,065.
The median Hermann Kauffmann I painting sells for $3,491 across 17 lots.
The median Hermann Kauffmann I work on paper sells for $154 across 3 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 | 23 | $3,491†‡ | $23,132‡ | 73.9% | 2024-11-08 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $154† | $1,862 | 50% | 2025-01-21 |
† 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) | 7 | $1,553–$3,763†‡ | $2,461†‡ | $10,000† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $3,049–$4,740†‡ | $3,491†‡ | $5,889† |
† 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 | 2014 | $23,132‡ |
| Paintings | 1997 | $10,000† |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $1,862 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $154 |
† 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 Kauffmann I worth?
Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hermann Kauffmann I work is $3,065. The median Hermann Kauffmann I painting sells for $3,491 across 17 lots. The median Hermann Kauffmann I work on paper sells for $154 across 3 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 Kauffmann I painting?
Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hermann Kauffmann I painting is $3,491. 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 Kauffmann I's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Hermann Kauffmann I painting is $23,132. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is Hermann Kauffmann I's auction record?
Hermann Kauffmann I's auction record is $23,132, set in 2014. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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