Horst (1906–1999)
Horst is a German-American artist with 147 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $2,800. 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 Horst sold in 2026 for $5,080, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Horst on OpeningBid →What is a Horst work worth?
Across 76 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Horst work is $2,800.
The median Horst photograph sells for $3,000 across 70 lots.
The median Horst print sells for $2,000 across 4 lots.
The median Horst work on paper sells for $1,100 across 1 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Horst photographs typically sell for $1,874–$5,635 (the middle half of 59 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 7 | $2,000 | $2,800 | 57.1% | 2006-12-07 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $1,100 | $1,100 | — | 2002-12-05 |
| Photography | 133 | $3,000†‡ | $15,600 | 52.6% | 2026-05-03 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $13,076‡ | $15,600 | — | 2023-04-27 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 59 | $1,874–$5,635†‡ | $3,000†‡ | $15,600 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2017 | $15,600 |
| Photography | 2015 | $13,652‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2002 | $2,800 |
| Prints & Editions | 2003 | $2,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2002 | $1,100 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Horst worth?
Across 76 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Horst work is $2,800. The median Horst photograph sells for $3,000 across 70 lots. The median Horst print sells for $2,000 across 4 lots. The median Horst work on paper sells for $1,100 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Horst photographs typically sell for $1,874–$5,635 (the middle half of 59 sold 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 Horst photograph?
Based on 70 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Horst photograph is $3,000. 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 Horst's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Horst photograph is $15,600.
What is the average price of a small Horst photograph?
Based on 59 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Horst photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,000, 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 Horst's auction record?
Horst's auction record is $15,600, set in 2017.
See the full Horst record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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