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# Hermann Nitsch (1938–2022)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 1,481 auction results for Hermann Nitsch at 35 houses since 1995. Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,186 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,035–$27,883, n=70). The auction record is $727,620 for Ohne Titel (Schüttbild) (2020, Ketterer Kunst). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ohne Titel (Schüttbild), 1961 | Dispersion on canvas | $727,620 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2020 |
| 2 | Schüttbild, 1963 | Rote Dispersion paint on thinly primed burlap | $317,340 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2022 |
| 3 | Bodenschüttbild (38. Malaktion 1996), 1996 | Oil and blood on white-primed burlap | $237,960 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2021 |
| 4 | Splatter painting with chemise and impasto, oil on burlap, 1938 | Oil on burlap, splatter painting with chemise and impasto | $236,573 | Dorotheum | Nov 2022 |
| 5 | SI_1_07, 2007 | Acrylic on canvas | $227,595 | Sotheby's | Apr 2022 |
| 6 | Schüttbild (19. Malaktion 1986), 1986 | Oil on primed burlap | $224,783 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2022 |
| 7 | Senza titolo (acrilico, legno e camici su tela di juta), 1984 | Acrylic, wood and gowns on jute canvas | $221,161 | Sotheby's | Nov 2022 |
| 8 | Schüttbild (19. Malaktion, Prinzendorf, 1986), 1986 | Oil on jute | $184,783 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2022 |
| 9 | Ohne Titel (Schüttbild), 1992 | Oil on canvas | $181,905 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2020 |
| 10 | Untitled (Schüttbild), 1962-73 | Blood, oil on Hessian fabric; framed | $162,896 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Jun 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 235 | $30,941 |
| Other | 202 | $8,150 |
| Works on paper | 54 | $4,614 |
| Prints | 129 | $2,105 |
| Photographs | 32 | $997 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 176 | $36,221 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 328 | $5,872 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 79 | $2,617 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 1,481 results from 35 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Hermann Nitsch is an Austrian artist with 2,128 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $3,674. 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 Nitsch is recorded as sold in 2026 for $31,282; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**18 Hermann Nitsch works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Hermann Nitsch work worth?

Across 1,369 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hermann Nitsch work is $3,674.

The median Hermann Nitsch painting sells for $31,185 across 162 lots.

The median Hermann Nitsch print sells for $1,955 across 100 lots.

The median Hermann Nitsch photograph sells for $915 across 35 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Hermann Nitsch paintings typically sell for $12,030–$32,596 (the middle half of 76 sold lots).

Large (over 120 cm) Hermann Nitsch paintings typically sell for $31,836–$74,582 (the middle half of 71 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 | 127 | $1,955†‡ | $37,593 | 78.7% | 2026-10-06 |
| Paintings | 182 | $31,185†‡ | $727,620 | 89% | 2026-09-17 |
| Works on Paper | 47 | $5,263†‡ | $146,351 | 91.5% | 2026-06-13 |
| Photography | 59 | $915†‡ | $22,556 | 59.3% | 2026-05-28 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 73 | $105,465‡ | $727,620 | — | 2026-06-16 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Hermann Nitsch's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (127 lots) median $1,955 with 78.7% sell-through. Paintings (182 lots) median $31,185, record $727,620. A typical Hermann Nitsch painting sells for around 16× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 73 lots) the median is $105,465.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $488–$865†‡ | $681†‡ | $1,968 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 70 | $1,203–$3,759‡ | $2,089‡ | $33,349 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $4,827–$19,141 | $11,488 | $37,593 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $2,241–$5,301†‡ | $4,345†‡ | $7,118 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 76 | $12,030–$32,596‡ | $23,724‡ | $317,340 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 71 | $31,836–$74,582 | $44,317 | $727,620 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $1,608–$3,534†‡ | $2,876†‡ | $8,270 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $6,015–$11,090 | $9,022 | $16,541 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $20,016–$33,557†‡ | $26,315†‡ | $146,351 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $743–$2,725†‡ | $1,360†‡ | $22,556 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 21 | $748–$966‡ | $915‡ | $22,556 |

† 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 | 2020 | $727,620 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $317,340 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $146,351 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $91,146 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $37,593 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $33,349 |
| Photography | 2017 | $22,556 |
| Photography | 2017 | $22,556 |

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 Nitsch worth?

Across 1,369 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hermann Nitsch work is $3,674. The median Hermann Nitsch painting sells for $31,185 across 162 lots. The median Hermann Nitsch print sells for $1,955 across 100 lots. The median Hermann Nitsch photograph sells for $915 across 35 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Hermann Nitsch paintings typically sell for $12,030–$32,596 (the middle half of 76 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) Hermann Nitsch paintings typically sell for $31,836–$74,582 (the middle half of 71 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 Nitsch painting?

Based on 162 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hermann Nitsch painting is $31,185. 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 Nitsch's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Hermann Nitsch painting is $727,620.

### What is the average price of a Hermann Nitsch print?

Based on 100 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hermann Nitsch print is $1,955. 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 Nitsch's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Hermann Nitsch print is $37,593.

### What is the average price of a Hermann Nitsch photograph?

Based on 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hermann Nitsch photograph is $915. 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 Nitsch's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Hermann Nitsch photograph is $22,556.

### What is the average price of a medium Hermann Nitsch painting?

Based on 76 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Hermann Nitsch painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $23,724, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a large Hermann Nitsch painting?

Based on 71 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Hermann Nitsch painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $44,317, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

Hermann Nitsch's auction record is $727,620, set in 2020.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Hermann Nitsch auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/hermann-nitsch (updated 2026-11-03).

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.