Horst Antes (b. 1936)
Horst Antes is a German artist with 122 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $525. 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 2025 for $1,021; 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 Horst Antes on OpeningBid →What is a Horst Antes work worth?
Across 83 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Horst Antes work is $525.
The median Horst Antes print sells for $314 across 57 lots.
The median Horst Antes work on paper sells for $3,035 across 17 lots.
The median Horst Antes painting sells for $28,430 across 9 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Horst Antes prints typically sell for $172–$445 (the middle half of 40 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 | 88 | $314†‡ | $8,986 | 64.8% | 2026-03-19 |
| Paintings | 11 | $28,430‡ | $95,376 | 81.8% | 2024-11-28 |
| Works on Paper | 20 | $3,035†‡ | $18,639 | 85% | 2025-05-30 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | $11,948‡ | $13,301‡ | 66.7% | 2020-12-09 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $36,967‡ | $95,376 | — | 2024-11-28 |
† 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 (88 lots) median $314 with 64.8% sell-through. Paintings (11 lots) median $28,430, record $95,376. A typical Horst Antes painting sells for around 90× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $36,967.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $132–$838†‡ | $392†‡ | $8,986 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 40 | $172–$445†‡ | $290†‡ | $1,207‡ |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $20,997–$42,890 | $24,851 | $95,376 |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $1,510–$2,990‡ | $2,886‡ | $9,619 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $7,098–$12,943†‡ | $7,963†‡ | $18,639 |
† 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 | 2016 | $95,376 |
| Paintings | 2006 | $53,770 |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $18,639 |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $14,497 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2005 | $13,301‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $10,595 |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $8,986 |
| Prints & Editions | 2002 | $2,159‡ |
‡ 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 83 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Horst Antes work is $525. The median Horst Antes print sells for $314 across 57 lots. The median Horst Antes work on paper sells for $3,035 across 17 lots. The median Horst Antes painting sells for $28,430 across 9 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Horst Antes prints typically sell for $172–$445 (the middle half of 40 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 57 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Horst Antes print is $314. 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 $8,986.
What is the average price of a Horst Antes work on paper?
Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Horst Antes work on paper is $3,035. 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 $18,639.
What is the average price of a Horst Antes painting?
Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Horst Antes painting is $28,430. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Horst Antes's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Horst Antes painting is $95,376.
What is the average price of a medium Horst Antes print?
Based on 40 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Horst Antes print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $290, 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 work on paper?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Horst Antes work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,886, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Horst Antes's auction record?
Horst Antes's auction record is $95,376, set in 2016.
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