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# Rebecca Horn (1944–2024)

## What is Rebecca Horn’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 134 auction results for Rebecca Horn at 28 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $11,113 including buyer’s premium (middle half $621–$27,305, n=16). The auction record is $147,374 for Untitled (parrot feathers, metal rods and electric motor) (2017, Kunsthaus Lempertz). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (parrot feathers, metal rods and electric motor), 1995 | Parrot feathers, metal rods and electric motor | $147,374 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Dec 2017 |
| 2 | Turm der Fliehenden Bücher, 1944 | Book | $76,859 | Bonhams | Apr 2021 |
| 3 | Der Untertan, 2013 | Acrylic paint | $75,000 | Christie's | May 2019 |
| 4 | PAINTING MACHINE, 1988 | Dimensions variables | $71,511 | Artcurial | May 2011 |
| 5 | Sans titre (acier, plumes d'ara bleu, moteur électrique et socle en bois), 1986 | Acier, plumes d'ara bleu, moteur électrique et socle en bois | $62,737 | Christie's | Jun 2016 |
| 6 | Belle du vent, 2003 | Volcanic rock and rock crystal with electric motor on an O. base. Gouache and pencil on wove paper. In O. frame (3 parts) | $55,997 | Karl & Faber | Dec 2025 |
| 7 | Der Niedergang des Phönix, 1994 | Glass | $45,245 | Phillips | Jun 2025 |
| 8 | Schmetterling, 2006 | Wings of a butterfly, metal and an electric engine | $41,097 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2017 |
| 9 | Der Untertan, 2013 | Acrylic on paper | $40,640 | Sotheby's | Jul 2023 |
| 10 | Le nuage de pierre, 1995 | Installation (pierre, tige en métal, ailes de papillon, peinture, moteur et vitrine) | $35,428 | Artcurial | Dec 2025 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 8 | $36,929 |
| Other | 47 | $6,077 |
| Works on paper | 17 | $5,308 |
| Photographs | 8 | $2,821 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $40,640 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 25 | $11,352 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 45 | $4,375 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 134 results from 28 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Rebecca Horn is a German artist with 185 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $3,250. 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 Rebecca Horn sold in 2026 for $21,521, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

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## What is a Rebecca Horn work worth?

Across 134 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Rebecca Horn work is $3,250.

The median Rebecca Horn photograph sells for $570 across 24 lots.

The median Rebecca Horn work on paper sells for $5,928 across 26 lots.

The median Rebecca Horn print sells for $1,225 across 17 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 | 21 | $1,225†‡ | $21,521 | 81% | 2026-06-25 |
| Paintings | 4 | $56,076 | $75,000 | — | 2023-07-19 |
| Works on Paper | 34 | $5,928†‡ | $55,997 | 76.5% | 2025-12-04 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 10 | $22,190 | $147,374 | 80% | 2023-07-13 |
| Photography | 39 | $570†‡ | $15,000 | 61.5% | 2025-11-21 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $75,000‡ | $147,374 | — | 2025-12-04 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Rebecca Horn's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (21 lots) median $1,225 with 81% sell-through. Paintings (4 lots) median $56,076, record $75,000. A typical Rebecca Horn painting sells for around 46× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 7 lots) the median is $75,000.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $510–$2,702†‡ | $1,945†‡ | $21,521 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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) | 14 | $4,509–$9,893†‡ | $5,726†‡ | $35,280 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $3,014–$17,544† | $5,566† | $31,796 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $11,619–$76,859 | $32,760 | $147,374 |

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $799–$5,872‡ | $1,362‡ | $15,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 17 | $382–$757†‡ | $531†‡ | $7,631 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2017 | $147,374 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $76,859 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $75,000 |
| Paintings | 2011 | $71,511 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $55,997 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $35,280 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $21,521 |
| Photography | 2013 | $15,000 |

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 Rebecca Horn worth?

Across 134 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Rebecca Horn work is $3,250. The median Rebecca Horn photograph sells for $570 across 24 lots. The median Rebecca Horn work on paper sells for $5,928 across 26 lots. The median Rebecca Horn print sells for $1,225 across 17 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 Rebecca Horn photograph?

Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Rebecca Horn photograph is $570. 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 Rebecca Horn's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Rebecca Horn photograph is $15,000.

### What is the average price of a Rebecca Horn work on paper?

Based on 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Rebecca Horn work on paper is $5,928. 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 Rebecca Horn's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Rebecca Horn work on paper is $55,997.

### What is the average price of a Rebecca Horn print?

Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Rebecca Horn print is $1,225. 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 Rebecca Horn's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Rebecca Horn print is $21,521.

### What is the average price of a medium Rebecca Horn photograph?

Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Rebecca Horn photograph (medium (50–120 cm)) is $531, 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 small Rebecca Horn print?

Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Rebecca Horn print (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,945, 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 Rebecca Horn's auction record?

Rebecca Horn's auction record is $147,374, set in 2017.

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

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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.