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# Hermann Umgelter (1891–1962)

Hermann Umgelter is an artist with 31 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $1,592. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Hermann Umgelter is recorded as sold in 2004 for $1,592; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Hermann Umgelter work worth?

Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hermann Umgelter work is $1,592.

The median Hermann Umgelter painting sells for $1,831 across 14 lots.

The median Hermann Umgelter work on paper sells for $331 across 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 31 | $1,831‡ | $5,600‡ | 45.2% | 2021-06-09 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $331‡ | $700‡ | 75% | 2021-06-09 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $980–$1,921‡ | $1,696‡ | $3,000‡ |

‡ 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 | 1993 | $5,600‡ |
| Paintings | 1993 | $3,600‡ |
| Works on Paper | 1994 | $700‡ |
| Works on Paper | 1994 | $331‡ |

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

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 Umgelter worth?

Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hermann Umgelter work is $1,592. The median Hermann Umgelter painting sells for $1,831 across 14 lots. The median Hermann Umgelter work on paper sells for $331 across 3 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hermann Umgelter painting is $1,831. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Hermann Umgelter painting is $5,600. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Hermann Umgelter painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,696, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Hermann Umgelter's auction record is $5,600, set in 1993. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Hermann Umgelter auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/hermann-umgelter (updated 2026-11-01).

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.