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# Horst Janssen (1929–1995)

## What is Horst Janssen’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 769 auction results for Horst Janssen at 37 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,408 including buyer’s premium (middle half $257–$9,275, n=5). The auction record is $47,275 for Der rote Fleck (2006, Ketterer Kunst). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Der rote Fleck, 1991 | Aquarell und rote Tusche über Tuschfederzeichnung | $47,275 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2006 |
| 2 | Pique dame Stück, 1963 | Pencil drawing on laid paper | $40,599 | Ketterer Kunst | Apr 2010 |
| 3 | Zu Paranoia (Porträt von Edgar Allan Poe), 1981 | Tusche, Aquarell und Deckweiß | $28,825 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2007 |
| 4 | Janssen bei Ketterer, 1966 | Brush and India ink drawing | $22,951 | Ketterer Kunst | Apr 2013 |
| 5 | Selbstbildnis, 1972 | Farbige Kreide und Bleistift auf festem Velin (Buchseite) | $21,807 | Karl & Faber | Dec 2020 |
| 6 | Die rote Nase, 1983 | Watercolor and gouache over pencil | $18,813 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2024 |
| 7 | Perfect Menusian (self-portrait), 1972 | Pencil and water colour on brownish paper | $15,608 | Karl & Faber | Dec 2018 |
| 8 | Ohne Titel (nach Dresden), 1990 | Watercolor and India ink over feather drawing | $14,089 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2013 |
| 9 | Süßes Ding, 1991 | Aquarell über Bleistift | $14,003 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2005 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Die Bäume der Annette, 1987 | Etching | $15,394 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2011 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 65 | $3,279 |
| Other | 46 | $2,151 |
| Prints | 140 | $698 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 57 | $1,947 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 188 | $1,330 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 769 results from 37 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Horst Janssen is a German artist with 1,111 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $547. 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 Janssen sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $2,839 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

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## What is a Horst Janssen work worth?

Across 753 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Horst Janssen work is $547.

The median Horst Janssen print sells for $423 across 500 lots.

The median Horst Janssen work on paper sells for $2,115 across 179 lots.

The median Horst Janssen photograph sells for $344 across 1 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Horst Janssen prints typically sell for $224–$638 (the middle half of 307 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Horst Janssen work on papers typically sell for $909–$4,259 (the middle half of 159 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 | 714 | $423†‡ | $15,394 | 70% | 2026-06-24 |
| Paintings | 1 | $5,531 | $5,531 | — | 2019-06-01 |
| Works on Paper | 227 | $2,115†‡ | $47,275 | 78.9% | 2026-09-26 |
| Photography | 3 | $344‡ | $344‡ | 33.3% | 2018-12-05 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 39 | $10,656‡ | $47,275 | — | 2024-12-07 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Horst Janssen's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (714 lots) median $423 with 70% sell-through. Paintings (1 lots) median $5,531, record $5,531. A typical Horst Janssen painting sells for around 13× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 39 lots) the median is $10,656.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 307 | $224–$638†‡ | $374†‡ | $7,484‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 143 | $307–$1,560†‡ | $660†‡ | $15,394 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $203–$570†‡ | $330†‡ | $1,700‡ |

† 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) | 159 | $909–$4,259†‡ | $1,955†‡ | $47,275 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 17 | $4,626–$10,710†‡ | $6,954†‡ | $28,569‡ |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $47,275 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $40,599 |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $15,394 |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $11,368 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $5,531 |
| Photography | 2018 | $344‡ |

‡ 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 Horst Janssen worth?

Across 753 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Horst Janssen work is $547. The median Horst Janssen print sells for $423 across 500 lots. The median Horst Janssen work on paper sells for $2,115 across 179 lots. The median Horst Janssen photograph sells for $344 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Horst Janssen prints typically sell for $224–$638 (the middle half of 307 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Horst Janssen work on papers typically sell for $909–$4,259 (the middle half of 159 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 Janssen print?

Based on 500 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Horst Janssen print is $423. 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 Janssen's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Horst Janssen print is $15,394.

### What is the average price of a Horst Janssen work on paper?

Based on 179 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Horst Janssen work on paper is $2,115. 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 Janssen's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Horst Janssen work on paper is $47,275.

### What is the average price of a small Horst Janssen print?

Based on 307 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Horst Janssen print (small (under 50 cm)) is $374, 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 Janssen work on paper?

Based on 159 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Horst Janssen work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,955, 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 Janssen's auction record?

Horst Janssen's auction record is $47,275, set in 2006.

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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, “Horst Janssen auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/horst-janssen (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.