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# 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.

## What is a Hermann Kauffmann I work 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.