Hermann Winterhalter (1808–1891)
Hermann Winterhalter is a German artist with 19 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $6,684. 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 Winterhalter is recorded as sold in 2025 for $10,514; 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 Winterhalter on OpeningBid →What is a Hermann Winterhalter work worth?
Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hermann Winterhalter work is $6,684.
The median Hermann Winterhalter painting sells for $6,684 across 8 lots.
The median Hermann Winterhalter work on paper sells for $1,553 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 12 | $6,684†‡ | $211,000 | 66.7% | 2024-11-20 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $1,553 | $1,553 | 50% | 2014-11-21 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 5 | $3,150–$58,855†‡ | $47,446†‡ | $211,000 |
† 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 | 2008 | $211,000 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $58,855 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $1,553 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Hermann Winterhalter worth?
Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hermann Winterhalter work is $6,684. The median Hermann Winterhalter painting sells for $6,684 across 8 lots. The median Hermann Winterhalter work on paper sells for $1,553 across 1 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 Winterhalter painting?
Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hermann Winterhalter painting is $6,684. 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 Winterhalter's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Hermann Winterhalter painting is $211,000.
What is Hermann Winterhalter's auction record?
Hermann Winterhalter's auction record is $211,000, set in 2008.
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