Hess
Hess is a French artist with 13 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $2,076. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Hess sold in 2019 for $5,419, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Hess on OpeningBid →What is a Hess work worth?
Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hess work is $2,076.
The median Hess painting sells for $2,527 across 3 lots.
The median Hess print sells for $33,886 across 1 lots.
The median Hess work on paper sells for $387 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 | $33,886 | $33,886 | 33.3% | 2014-06-18 |
| Paintings | 4 | $2,527‡ | $5,419 | 75% | 2019-12-18 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $387‡ | $579‡ | — | 2020-07-31 |
| Photography | 1 | $1,625 | $1,625 | — | 2018-10-18 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Hess's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $33,886 with 33.3% sell-through. Paintings (4 lots) median $2,527, record $5,419.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $33,886 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $5,419 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $2,527 |
| Photography | 2018 | $1,625 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $579‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $194‡ |
‡ 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 Hess worth?
Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hess work is $2,076. The median Hess painting sells for $2,527 across 3 lots. The median Hess print sells for $33,886 across 1 lots. The median Hess work on paper sells for $387 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Hess's auction record?
Hess's auction record is $33,886, set in 2014.
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