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# Hermann Serient (b. 1935)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 169 auction results for Hermann Serient at 6 houses since 2009. Over the last 24 months the median price was $348 including buyer’s premium (middle half $286–$681, n=38). The auction record is $9,323 for At the butcher - "Sautanz" (2020, im Kinsky Auktionshaus). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | At the butcher - "Sautanz", 1973 | Oil on hardboard | $9,323 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Mar 2020 |
| 2 | Die Gaukler, oil on panel, 1996 | Oil on panel | $7,251 | Dorotheum | Dec 2021 |
| 3 | The dream, 1969 | Öl/Holz 70,4 x 40,9 cm | $6,372 | Widder Auktionen | Nov 2025 |
| 4 | Verfolgung, 1968 | Oil on hardboard | $5,714 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Mar 2020 |
| 5 | City of the future, 1967 | Oil/wood | $5,232 | Widder Auktionen | Nov 2022 |
| 6 | Travelling salesman, 1985 | Öl/Holz 30 x 21 cm | $5,228 | Widder Auktionen | May 2026 |
| 7 | Der Wunderheiler (Güssing) and Das Geheimnis der roten Frau, oil on chipboard, 1993 | Oil on chipboard | $5,053 | Dorotheum | Mar 2022 |
| 8 | A juggler, oil on chipboard, 1979 | Oil on chipboard | $5,009 | Dorotheum | Sep 2023 |
| 9 | Der Strahlenexperte, Öl auf Karton, 1991 | Oil on chipboard (?) | $4,772 | Dorotheum | Mar 2022 |
| 10 | Pflanzen-Gentechnik, Die Unkraut-Vernichter, zwei Teile, Öl auf Spanplatte, 1996 | Oil on chipboard | $4,492 | Dorotheum | Mar 2022 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 48 | $2,208 |
| Other | 11 | $465 |
| Works on paper | 8 | $348 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 67 | $1,119 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 169 results from 6 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Hermann Serient is an Austrian artist with 242 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $766. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Hermann Serient sold in 2026 for $1,119, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Hermann Serient work worth?

Across 160 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hermann Serient work is $766.

The median Hermann Serient painting sells for $812 across 26 lots.

The median Hermann Serient work on paper sells for $337 across 8 lots.

The median Hermann Serient print sells for $114 across 5 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Hermann Serient paintings typically sell for $297–$1,151 (the middle half of 22 sold lots).

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 5 | $114 | $290 | — | 2026-03-25 |
| Paintings | 27 | $812‡ | $9,323 | 96.3% | 2026-09-17 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $337‡ | $457 | — | 2026-05-28 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $7,251‡ | $9,323 | — | 2025-12-17 |

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

Hermann Serient's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (5 lots) median $114. Paintings (27 lots) median $812, record $9,323. A typical Hermann Serient painting sells for around 7.1× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 9 lots) the median is $7,251.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $114–$116 | $114 | $290 |

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 22 | $297–$1,151 | $579 | $9,323 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $308–$349 | $348 | $457 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2020 | $9,323 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $6,372 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $457 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $349 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $290 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $116 |

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 Serient worth?

Across 160 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hermann Serient work is $766. The median Hermann Serient painting sells for $812 across 26 lots. The median Hermann Serient work on paper sells for $337 across 8 lots. The median Hermann Serient print sells for $114 across 5 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Hermann Serient paintings typically sell for $297–$1,151 (the middle half of 22 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Based on 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hermann Serient painting is $812. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Hermann Serient painting is $9,323.

### What is the average price of a small Hermann Serient painting?

Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Hermann Serient painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $579, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

Hermann Serient's auction record is $9,323, set in 2020.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Hermann Serient auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/hermann-serient (updated 2026-11-02).

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.