Horst Antes (b. 1936)
What is Horst Antes’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 589 auction results for Horst Antes at 45 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $16,310 including buyer’s premium (middle half $5,638–$43,998, n=30). The auction record is $375,555 for Figur Flora (2011, Ketterer Kunst). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Figur Flora | Tempera on canvas | $375,555 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2011 |
| 2 | Sommerbild, 1961 | Egg oilTempera on hessian | $190,807 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2017 |
| 3 | Großes Paar | Oil on canvas | $175,314 | Sotheby's | Feb 2011 |
| 4 | Interieur mit Stillleben, 1964 | Öl auf Leinwand | $174,874 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2007 |
| 5 | Figur Maja, 1960 | Egg and oil tempera on burlap | $145,448 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2022 |
| 6 | Drei Figuren, 1964 | Öl auf Leinwand | $143,912 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2004 |
| 7 | Interieur Paar, 1963 | Eiöltempera auf Leinwand | $121,999 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2006 |
| 8 | Figur Herodias | Oil on canvas | $117,550 | Sotheby's | Jun 2016 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Großes blaues Bild | Woodcut | $315,062 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2009 |
| 2 | Ocker-Figur mit Wunde (und farbigen Rock von Max Tilke) | Woodcut | $135,026 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2009 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 66 | $42,480 |
| Sculpture | 35 | $6,809 |
| Other | 27 | $6,100 |
| Works on paper | 43 | $5,589 |
| Prints | 54 | $659 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 44 | $44,408 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 81 | $14,029 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 93 | $4,794 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 589 results from 45 houses · How we compute these figures
Horst Antes is a German artist with 794 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $2,523. 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 Antes is recorded as sold in 2026 for $2,900; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 536 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Horst Antes work is $2,523.
The median Horst Antes print sells for $311 across 201 lots.
The median Horst Antes work on paper sells for $4,842 across 90 lots.
The median Horst Antes painting sells for $31,912 across 92 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Horst Antes prints typically sell for $182–$444 (the middle half of 128 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Horst Antes prints typically sell for $209–$676 (the middle half of 64 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 | 284 | $311†‡ | $315,062 | 70.8% | 2026-06-11 |
| Paintings | 107 | $31,912†‡ | $375,555 | 86% | 2026-06-19 |
| Works on Paper | 124 | $4,842†‡ | $78,567 | 72.6% | 2026-06-05 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 81 | $7,144†‡ | $83,250 | 85.2% | 2026-06-19 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 30 | $85,521‡ | $375,555 | — | 2026-06-19 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Horst Antes's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (284 lots) median $311 with 70.8% sell-through. Paintings (107 lots) median $31,912, record $375,555. A typical Horst Antes painting sells for around 103× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 30 lots) the median is $85,521.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 64 | $209–$676†‡ | $404†‡ | $8,441‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 128 | $182–$444†‡ | $270†‡ | $135,026 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $4,917–$8,417† | $6,469† | $20,570 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 54 | $18,826–$52,784†‡ | $33,509†‡ | $174,874 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 21 | $39,749–$121,999‡ | $57,968‡ | $375,555 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 54 | $1,508–$5,196†‡ | $2,782†‡ | $12,642 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 23 | $5,226–$22,615†‡ | $8,136†‡ | $74,337 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $10,675–$16,132 | $12,305 | $78,567 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 39 | $5,122–$8,284†‡ | $6,084†‡ | $16,650 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 25 | $6,509–$9,376†‡ | $7,847†‡ | $83,250 |
† 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 | 2011 | $375,555 |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $315,062 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $190,807 |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $135,026 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $83,250 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $78,567 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $74,337 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $57,128‡ |
‡ 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 Antes worth?
Across 536 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Horst Antes work is $2,523. The median Horst Antes print sells for $311 across 201 lots. The median Horst Antes work on paper sells for $4,842 across 90 lots. The median Horst Antes painting sells for $31,912 across 92 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Horst Antes prints typically sell for $182–$444 (the middle half of 128 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Horst Antes prints typically sell for $209–$676 (the middle half of 64 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 Antes print?
Based on 201 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Horst Antes print is $311. 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 Antes's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Horst Antes print is $315,062.
What is the average price of a Horst Antes work on paper?
Based on 90 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Horst Antes work on paper is $4,842. 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 Antes's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Horst Antes work on paper is $78,567.
What is the average price of a Horst Antes painting?
Based on 92 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Horst Antes painting is $31,912. 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 Antes's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Horst Antes painting is $375,555.
What is the average price of a medium Horst Antes print?
Based on 128 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Horst Antes print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $270, 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 the average price of a small Horst Antes print?
Based on 64 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Horst Antes print (small (under 50 cm)) is $404, 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 Antes's auction record?
Horst Antes's auction record is $375,555, set in 2011.
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