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# Herwig Zens (1943–2019)

## What is Herwig Zens’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 97 auction results for Herwig Zens at 4 houses since 1994. Over the last 24 months the median price was $126 including buyer’s premium (middle half $114–$238, n=20). The auction record is $6,767 for Untitled (oil on canvas) (2015, im Kinsky Auktionshaus). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1984 | Oil on canvas | $6,767 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Jan 2015 |
| 2 | Two Men and a Witch, diptych, acrylic on canvas, 1996 | Acrylic on canvas | $5,438 | Dorotheum | Mar 2021 |
| 3 | Danae | Acrylic on canvas; unframed | $3,759 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Nov 2016 |
| 4 | Elisabeth, 2002 | Öl auf Leinwand | $3,030 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Mar 2012 |
| 5 | Tod und strenge Domina, 2009 | Oil on canvas; unframed | $2,707 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Dec 2019 |
| 6 | Sitting woman | Oil, acrylic, charcoal on canvas | $2,406 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Oct 2014 |
| 7 | Sängerin, 2011 | Mischtechnik auf Leinwand | $2,406 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Feb 2016 |
| 8 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 2004 | Oil on canvas; framed | $2,406 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Mar 2020 |
| 9 | Nude | Oil, acrylic, charcoal on canvas | $2,256 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Oct 2014 |
| 10 | Phaeton, 2008 | Mixed media on canvas | $2,256 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Oct 2015 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 17 | $2,256 |
| Works on paper | 5 | $270 |
| Other | 10 | $220 |
| Prints | 16 | $115 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 20 | $2,176 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $126 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 97 results from 4 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Herwig Zens is an Austrian artist with 181 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $276. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Herwig Zens is recorded as sold in 2026 for $726; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Herwig Zens work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Herwig Zens work worth?

Across 90 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Herwig Zens work is $276.

The median Herwig Zens painting sells for $2,256 across 15 lots.

The median Herwig Zens print sells for $128 across 4 lots.

The median Herwig Zens work on paper sells for $676 across 2 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 | 4 | $128 | $1,504 | — | 2026-03-25 |
| Paintings | 16 | $2,256 | $6,767 | 93.8% | 2020-12-17 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $676‡ | $752 | — | 2021-05-05 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $3,759 | $6,767 | — | 2021-03-25 |

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

Herwig Zens's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $128. Paintings (16 lots) median $2,256, record $6,767. A typical Herwig Zens painting sells for around 18× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $3,759.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $1,955–$2,406 | $2,256 | $2,707 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2015 | $6,767 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $3,759 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $1,504 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $752 |
| Works on Paper | 1994 | $600‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $139 |

‡ 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 Herwig Zens worth?

Across 90 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Herwig Zens work is $276. The median Herwig Zens painting sells for $2,256 across 15 lots. The median Herwig Zens print sells for $128 across 4 lots. The median Herwig Zens work on paper sells for $676 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Herwig Zens painting?

Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Herwig Zens painting is $2,256.

### What is Herwig Zens's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Herwig Zens painting is $6,767.

### What is the average price of a medium Herwig Zens painting?

Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Herwig Zens painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,256, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Herwig Zens's auction record?

Herwig Zens's auction record is $6,767, set in 2015.

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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, “Herwig Zens auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/herwig-zens (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.