> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/horst-p-horst · updated 2026-11-02

# Horst P. Horst (1906–1999)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 738 auction results for Horst P. Horst at 42 houses since 1991. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,058 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,550–$7,968, n=97). The auction record is $288,000 for Mainbocher Corset, Paris, 1939 (2007, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mainbocher Corset, Paris, 1939, 1985-1995 | Photograph | $288,000 | Christie's | Apr 2007 |
| 2 | Mainbocher Corset, Paris, 1939 | Platinum print on canvas | $170,721 | Christie's | Nov 2006 |
| 3 | Lisa with Harp, 1985-1995 | Photograph | $168,000 | Christie's | Apr 2007 |
| 4 | Classical Still Life, 1985-1995 | Photograph | $144,000 | Christie's | Apr 2007 |
| 5 | Mainbocher Corset, Paris, 1939, 1990 | Platinum | $133,000 | Christie's | Apr 2008 |
| 6 | Calla Aethiopica, 1985-1995 | Photograph | $114,000 | Christie's | Apr 2007 |
| 7 | Barefoot Beauty, 1985-1995 | Photograph | $108,000 | Christie's | Apr 2007 |
| 8 | Houdon Still Life, 1985-1995 | Photograph | $108,000 | Christie's | Apr 2007 |
| 9 | New York, Still Life, 1985-1995 | Platinum | $108,000 | Christie's | Apr 2007 |
| 10 | Odalisque I, 1985-1995 | Photograph | $102,000 | Christie's | Apr 2007 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 576 | $8,125 |
| Other | 64 | $7,350 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 87 | $15,120 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 513 | $7,013 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 738 results from 42 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Horst P. Horst is an American artist with 1,076 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $7,761. 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 P. Horst sold in 2026 for $16,770, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**2 Horst P. Horst works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Horst P. Horst work worth?

Across 735 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Horst P. Horst work is $7,761.

The median Horst P. Horst photograph sells for $7,603 across 635 lots.

The median Horst P. Horst print sells for $10,800 across 37 lots.

The median Horst P. Horst work on paper sells for $4,780 across 11 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Horst P. Horst photographs typically sell for $3,346–$13,200 (the middle half of 505 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Horst P. Horst photographs typically sell for $7,680–$23,970 (the middle half of 83 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 | 37 | $10,800† | $170,721 | — | 2026-10-15 |
| Paintings | 9 | $108,000 | $288,000 | — | 2019-03-14 |
| Works on Paper | 15 | $4,780 | $45,600 | 73.3% | 2023-07-13 |
| Photography | 751 | $7,603†‡ | $216,000 | 84.6% | 2026-10-08 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 36 | $78,783 | $288,000 | — | 2025-11-19 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Horst P. Horst's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (37 lots) median $10,800. Paintings (9 lots) median $108,000, record $288,000. A typical Horst P. Horst painting sells for around 10× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 36 lots) the median is $78,783.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 25 | $7,599–$21,250† | $11,953† | $38,445 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $3,243–$19,210† | $7,172† | $170,721 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $90,000–$114,000 | $108,000 | $144,000 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $3,514–$8,065 | $4,780 | $45,600 |

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 505 | $3,346–$13,200†‡ | $6,848†‡ | $216,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 83 | $7,680–$23,970† | $15,000† | $168,000 |

† 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 | 2007 | $288,000 |
| Photography | 2005 | $216,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $170,721 |
| Photography | 2007 | $168,000 |
| Paintings | 2007 | $144,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $56,700 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $45,600 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $13,750 |

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 P. Horst worth?

Across 735 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Horst P. Horst work is $7,761. The median Horst P. Horst photograph sells for $7,603 across 635 lots. The median Horst P. Horst print sells for $10,800 across 37 lots. The median Horst P. Horst work on paper sells for $4,780 across 11 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Horst P. Horst photographs typically sell for $3,346–$13,200 (the middle half of 505 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Horst P. Horst photographs typically sell for $7,680–$23,970 (the middle half of 83 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 P. Horst photograph?

Based on 635 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Horst P. Horst photograph is $7,603. 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 P. Horst's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Horst P. Horst photograph is $216,000.

### What is the average price of a Horst P. Horst print?

Based on 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Horst P. Horst print is $10,800. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Horst P. Horst's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Horst P. Horst print is $170,721.

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

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Horst P. Horst work on paper is $4,780.

### What is Horst P. Horst's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Horst P. Horst work on paper is $45,600.

### What is the average price of a small Horst P. Horst photograph?

Based on 505 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Horst P. Horst photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $6,848, 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 medium Horst P. Horst photograph?

Based on 83 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Horst P. Horst photograph (medium (50–120 cm)) is $15,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Horst P. Horst's auction record?

Horst P. Horst's auction record is $288,000, set in 2007.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.