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# Hermann Niebuhr (b. 1972)

## What is Hermann Niebuhr’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 24 auction results for Hermann Niebuhr at 4 houses since 2015. Over the last 24 months the median price was $310 including buyer’s premium (middle half $290–$477, n=7). The auction record is $1,245 for Portrait of RM (2023, Strauss and Co). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portrait of RM, 1923 | Oil on canvas | $1,245 | Strauss and Co | Oct 2023 |
| 2 | Portrait of G.S., 2022 | Oil on canvas | $1,209 | Strauss and Co | Oct 2024 |
| 3 | Mountain Roadway | Oil on canvas | $730 | Strauss and Co | Aug 2025 |
| 4 | Portrait of I.V., 2023 | Oil on canvas | $537 | Strauss and Co | Oct 2024 |
| 5 | Jozi skyline, 1972 | Oil on canvas | $514 | Bonhams | Jul 2026 |
| 6 | Hermann Niebuhr (South Africa, 1972 - ), Johannesburg Skyline with Pug | Oil on canvas | $439 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Sep 2025 |
| 7 | After the Fire II | Oil on paper | $405 | Strauss and Co | Jul 2021 |
| 8 | Abstract Landscape with Cacti | Oil on panel | $310 | Strauss and Co | Oct 2026 |
| 9 | Yes / No | Oil on canvas | $300 | John Moran Auctioneers | May 2026 |
| 10 | Three Figures, 1977 | Oil on panel | $280 | Strauss and Co | Aug 2025 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 12 | $422 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 6 | $634 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 24 results from 4 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Hermann Niebuhr is a South African artist with 23 auction lots recorded since 2013, median price $405. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Hermann Niebuhr sold in 2026 for $514, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Hermann Niebuhr work worth?

Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hermann Niebuhr work is $405.

The median Hermann Niebuhr painting sells for $526 across 10 lots.

The median Hermann Niebuhr print sells for $253 across 1 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $253 | $253 | — | 2025-08-18 |
| Paintings | 12 | $526 | $1,245 | 83.3% | 2026-07-14 |

Hermann Niebuhr's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $253. Paintings (12 lots) median $526, record $1,245. A typical Hermann Niebuhr painting sells for around 2.1× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $359–$1,090 | $634 | $1,245 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $1,245 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $1,209 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $253 |

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 Niebuhr worth?

Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hermann Niebuhr work is $405. The median Hermann Niebuhr painting sells for $526 across 10 lots. The median Hermann Niebuhr print sells for $253 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Hermann Niebuhr painting?

Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hermann Niebuhr painting is $526.

### What is Hermann Niebuhr's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Hermann Niebuhr painting is $1,245.

### What is Hermann Niebuhr's auction record?

Hermann Niebuhr's auction record is $1,245, set in 2023.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 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.