Hermann Kern (1839–1912)
Hermann Kern is a Hungarian artist with 173 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $2,224. 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 Kern sold in 2026 for $5,099, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Hermann Kern on OpeningBid →What is a Hermann Kern work worth?
Across 84 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hermann Kern work is $2,224.
The median Hermann Kern painting sells for $2,615 across 52 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Hermann Kern paintings typically sell for $1,056–$4,611 (the middle half of 38 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 | 71 | $2,615†‡ | $12,374 | 73.2% | 2026-09-18 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $11,424‡ | $16,298 | — | 2013-11-15 |
† 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) | 38 | $1,056–$4,611†‡ | $2,420†‡ | $12,374 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $2,031–$5,405†‡ | $4,700†‡ | $9,364‡ |
† 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 | 1999 | $12,374 |
| Paintings | 2007 | $11,424 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Hermann Kern worth?
Across 84 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hermann Kern work is $2,224. The median Hermann Kern painting sells for $2,615 across 52 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Hermann Kern paintings typically sell for $1,056–$4,611 (the middle half of 38 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 Kern painting?
Based on 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hermann Kern painting is $2,615. 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 Kern's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Hermann Kern painting is $12,374.
What is the average price of a small Hermann Kern painting?
Based on 38 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Hermann Kern painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,420, 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 medium Hermann Kern painting?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Hermann Kern painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,700, 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 Kern's auction record?
Hermann Kern's auction record is $16,298, set in 2007.
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