Joseph Hirsch (1910–1981)
Joseph Hirsch is an American artist with 82 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $446. 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 Joseph Hirsch sold in 2025 for $4,445, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Joseph Hirsch work is $446.
The median Joseph Hirsch print sells for $392 across 22 lots.
The median Joseph Hirsch work on paper sells for $244 across 8 lots.
The median Joseph Hirsch painting sells for $3,250 across 13 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 | 27 | $392†‡ | $2,000 | 81.5% | 2025-01-30 |
| Paintings | 17 | $3,250 | $23,750 | 76.5% | 2025-10-21 |
| Works on Paper | 19 | $244‡ | $800 | 42.1% | 2017-08-09 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $14,400 | $23,750 | — | 2015-03-25 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Joseph Hirsch's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (27 lots) median $392 with 81.5% sell-through. Paintings (17 lots) median $3,250, record $23,750. A typical Joseph Hirsch painting sells for around 8.3× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $14,400.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $202–$540†‡ | $385†‡ | $1,625 |
† 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) | 10 | $2,469–$8,562 | $4,065 | $23,750 |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $230–$306‡ | $244‡ | $800 |
‡ 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 | 2015 | $23,750 |
| Paintings | 2006 | $14,400 |
| Prints & Editions | 2002 | $2,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $1,625 |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $800 |
| Works on Paper | 1991 | $358 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Joseph Hirsch worth?
Across 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Joseph Hirsch work is $446. The median Joseph Hirsch print sells for $392 across 22 lots. The median Joseph Hirsch work on paper sells for $244 across 8 lots. The median Joseph Hirsch painting sells for $3,250 across 13 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 Joseph Hirsch print?
Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Joseph Hirsch print is $392. 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 Joseph Hirsch's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Joseph Hirsch print is $2,000.
What is the average price of a Joseph Hirsch work on paper?
Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Joseph Hirsch work on paper is $244. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Joseph Hirsch's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Joseph Hirsch work on paper is $800.
What is the average price of a Joseph Hirsch painting?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Joseph Hirsch painting is $3,250.
What is Joseph Hirsch's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Joseph Hirsch painting is $23,750.
What is the average price of a small Joseph Hirsch print?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Joseph Hirsch print (small (under 50 cm)) is $385, 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 Joseph Hirsch painting?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Joseph Hirsch painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,065, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Joseph Hirsch's auction record?
Joseph Hirsch's auction record is $23,750, set in 2015.
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