Hertha Hillfon (b. 1921)
What is Hertha Hillfon’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 73 auction results for Hertha Hillfon at 8 houses since 2013. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,079 including buyer’s premium (middle half $805–$1,720, n=6). The auction record is $5,615 for monumental skulptur, glaserad keramik, utförd i egen ateljé. (2024, Bukowskis). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | monumental skulptur, glaserad keramik, utförd i egen ateljé. | Keramik | $5,615 | Bukowskis | May 2024 |
| 2 | ansikte i profil, 1990-tal | Sculpture with gold details, mounted with iron fittings | $3,447 | Bukowskis | Nov 2022 |
| 3 | skulptur, Sverige, sannolikt 1980-tal., 1980-tal | Lergods | $2,655 | Bukowskis | Oct 2015 |
| 4 | relief, delvis glaserat lergods, egen ateljé Stockholm. | Lergods | $2,552 | Bukowskis | May 2026 |
| 5 | ansikte, 1986 | Keramik | $1,900 | Bukowskis | Nov 2025 |
| 6 | skulptur, kedja | Lergods | $1,616 | Bukowskis | May 2018 |
| 7 | Face | Earthenware | $1,182 | Bukowskis | Oct 2026 |
| 8 | Dotters mun | Moulded plastic | $977 | Bukowskis | Oct 2026 |
| 9 | Barnhuvud | Patinerad brons | $748 | Uppsala Auktionskammare | Oct 2026 |
| 10 | Skulptur i form av knäckebrödskiva, 1982 | Lergods | $608 | Uppsala Auktionskammare | May 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 8 | $1,758 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 5 | $2,552 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 73 results from 8 houses · How we compute these figures
Hertha Hillfon is a Swedish artist with 103 auction lots recorded since 2012, median price $608. 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 Hertha Hillfon sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $1,057 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Hertha Hillfon on OpeningBid →What is a Hertha Hillfon work worth?
Across 70 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hertha Hillfon work is $608.
The median Hertha Hillfon sculpture sells for $1,118 across 26 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 33 | $1,118†‡ | $3,447 | 78.8% | 2026-05-20 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $3,447 | $5,615 | — | 2024-05-21 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $522–$1,372†‡ | $587†‡ | $1,596‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $1,021–$2,629‡ | $2,179‡ | $3,447 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $3,447 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2015 | $2,655 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Hertha Hillfon worth?
Across 70 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hertha Hillfon work is $608. The median Hertha Hillfon sculpture sells for $1,118 across 26 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 Hertha Hillfon sculpture?
Based on 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hertha Hillfon sculpture is $1,118. 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 Hertha Hillfon's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Hertha Hillfon sculpture is $3,447.
What is the average price of a small Hertha Hillfon sculpture?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Hertha Hillfon sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $587, 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 Hertha Hillfon's auction record?
Hertha Hillfon's auction record is $5,615, set in 2024.
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