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# 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.

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

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## What is a Peter Herkenrath work 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).

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Peter Herkenrath auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/peter-herkenrath (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.