Peter Herkenrath (1900–1992)
Peter Herkenrath is a German artist with 201 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $2,020. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Peter Herkenrath is recorded as sold in 2025 for $2,348; 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 92 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peter Herkenrath work is $2,020.
The median Peter Herkenrath painting sells for $2,423 across 66 lots.
The median Peter Herkenrath work on paper sells for $344 across 13 lots.
The median Peter Herkenrath print sells for $363 across 3 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Peter Herkenrath paintings typically sell for $1,706–$4,023 (the middle half of 63 sold lots).
Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 9 | $363‡ | $592 | 33.3% | 2005-06-09 |
| Paintings | 120 | $2,423‡ | $29,091‡ | 55% | 2025-07-16 |
| Works on Paper | 34 | $344‡ | $1,283‡ | 38.2% | 2023-07-12 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $13,723‡ | $29,091‡ | — | 2022-06-01 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Peter Herkenrath's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (9 lots) median $363 with 33.3% sell-through. Paintings (120 lots) median $2,423, record $29,091. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Peter Herkenrath painting sells for around 6.7× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $13,723.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 63 | $1,706–$4,023‡ | $2,312‡ | $29,091‡ |
‡ 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) | 6 | $174–$454 | $349 | $832 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $267–$556‡ | $344‡ | $1,283‡ |
‡ 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 | $29,091‡ |
| Paintings | 1995 | $15,000‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $1,283‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2005 | $363‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $344‡ |
‡ 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 Peter Herkenrath worth?
Across 92 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peter Herkenrath work is $2,020. The median Peter Herkenrath painting sells for $2,423 across 66 lots. The median Peter Herkenrath work on paper sells for $344 across 13 lots. The median Peter Herkenrath print sells for $363 across 3 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Peter Herkenrath paintings typically sell for $1,706–$4,023 (the middle half of 63 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Peter Herkenrath painting?
Based on 66 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Peter Herkenrath painting is $2,423. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Peter Herkenrath's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Peter Herkenrath painting is $29,091. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Peter Herkenrath work on paper?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Peter Herkenrath work on paper is $344. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Peter Herkenrath's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Peter Herkenrath work on paper is $1,283. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Peter Herkenrath painting?
Based on 63 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Peter Herkenrath painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,312, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Peter Herkenrath's auction record?
Peter Herkenrath's auction record is $29,091, set in 2015. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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