Hermann Scherer (1893–1927)
Hermann Scherer is a German artist with 135 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $419. 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 Scherer is recorded as sold in 2026 for $208,449; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Hermann Scherer on OpeningBid →What is a Hermann Scherer work worth?
Across 99 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hermann Scherer work is $419.
The median Hermann Scherer print sells for $260 across 66 lots.
The median Hermann Scherer work on paper sells for $2,781 across 18 lots.
The median Hermann Scherer painting sells for $172,731 across 13 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Hermann Scherer prints typically sell for $207–$501 (the middle half of 36 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 | 90 | $260†‡ | $150,241 | 73.3% | 2025-11-06 |
| Paintings | 17 | $172,731†‡ | $410,673 | 76.5% | 2026-06-26 |
| Works on Paper | 22 | $2,781†‡ | $17,700 | 81.8% | 2026-06-23 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $208,449‡ | $410,673 | — | 2026-06-26 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Hermann Scherer's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (90 lots) median $260 with 73.3% sell-through. Paintings (17 lots) median $172,731, record $410,673. A typical Hermann Scherer painting sells for around 665× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 9 lots) the median is $208,449.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $140–$539† | $222† | $3,791† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 36 | $207–$501†‡ | $260†‡ | $150,241 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $27,410–$207,788†‡ | $129,309†‡ | $393,246‡ |
† 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) | 10 | $1,747–$3,027†‡ | $2,781†‡ | $7,717 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $2,122–$14,542†‡ | $3,371†‡ | $17,700 |
† 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 | 2021 | $410,673 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $393,246‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $150,241 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $17,700 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $16,815 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $6,665 |
‡ 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 Scherer worth?
Across 99 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hermann Scherer work is $419. The median Hermann Scherer print sells for $260 across 66 lots. The median Hermann Scherer work on paper sells for $2,781 across 18 lots. The median Hermann Scherer painting sells for $172,731 across 13 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Hermann Scherer prints typically sell for $207–$501 (the middle half of 36 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 Scherer print?
Based on 66 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hermann Scherer print is $260. 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 Scherer's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Hermann Scherer print is $150,241.
What is the average price of a Hermann Scherer work on paper?
Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hermann Scherer work on paper is $2,781. 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 Scherer's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Hermann Scherer work on paper is $17,700.
What is the average price of a Hermann Scherer painting?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hermann Scherer painting is $172,731. 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 Scherer's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Hermann Scherer painting is $410,673.
What is the average price of a medium Hermann Scherer print?
Based on 36 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Hermann Scherer print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $260, 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 small Hermann Scherer print?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Hermann Scherer print (small (under 50 cm)) is $222, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Hermann Scherer's auction record?
Hermann Scherer's auction record is $410,673, set in 2021.
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