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# Peter von Hess (1792–1871)

Peter von Hess is a German artist with 32 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $4,148. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Peter von Hess sold in 2025 for $22,131, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Peter von Hess work worth?

Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peter von Hess work is $4,148.

The median Peter von Hess work on paper sells for $2,365 across 11 lots.

The median Peter von Hess painting sells for $6,825 across 5 lots.

The median Peter von Hess print sells for $3,714 across 2 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 | 3 | $3,714 | $6,790 | 66.7% | 2023-12-12 |
| Paintings | 7 | $6,825‡ | $12,127 | 71.4% | 2020-12-12 |
| Works on Paper | 15 | $2,365‡ | $29,922 | 73.3% | 2025-11-14 |

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

Peter von Hess's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $3,714 with 66.7% sell-through. Paintings (7 lots) median $6,825, record $12,127.

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $991–$10,726‡ | $2,365‡ | $29,922 |

‡ 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 | 2018 | $29,922 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $22,131 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $12,127 |
| Paintings | 2013 | $8,270 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $6,790 |
| Prints & Editions | 2007 | $639 |

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 von Hess worth?

Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peter von Hess work is $4,148. The median Peter von Hess work on paper sells for $2,365 across 11 lots. The median Peter von Hess painting sells for $6,825 across 5 lots. The median Peter von Hess print sells for $3,714 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Peter von Hess work on paper?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Peter von Hess work on paper is $2,365. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Peter von Hess's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Peter von Hess work on paper is $29,922.

### What is the average price of a small Peter von Hess work on paper?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Peter von Hess work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,365, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Peter von Hess's auction record?

Peter von Hess's auction record is $29,922, set in 2018.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Peter von Hess auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/peter-von-hess-2 (updated 2026-11-01).

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.