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# TESSMER, HEINRICH (1943–2012)

TESSMER, HEINRICH is an artist with 21 auction lots recorded since 2016, median price $49. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by TESSMER, HEINRICH sold in 2016 for a hammer price of $148 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a TESSMER, HEINRICH work worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a TESSMER, HEINRICH work is $49.

The median TESSMER, HEINRICH print sells for $44 across 6 lots.

The median TESSMER, HEINRICH painting sells for $427 across 4 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 13 | $44† | $49† | 46.2% | 2016-11-10 |
| Paintings | 8 | $427† | $1,616† | 50% | 2016-11-12 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

TESSMER, HEINRICH's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (13 lots) median $44 with 46.2% sell-through. Paintings (8 lots) median $427, record $1,616. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,616 (buyer's premium not included). A typical TESSMER, HEINRICH painting sells for around 9.6× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $39–$49† | $44† | $49† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2016 | $1,616† |
| Paintings | 2016 | $707† |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $49† |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $49† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 TESSMER, HEINRICH worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a TESSMER, HEINRICH work is $49. The median TESSMER, HEINRICH print sells for $44 across 6 lots. The median TESSMER, HEINRICH painting sells for $427 across 4 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a TESSMER, HEINRICH print?

Based on 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a TESSMER, HEINRICH print is $44. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is TESSMER, HEINRICH's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a TESSMER, HEINRICH print is $49. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $49 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is TESSMER, HEINRICH's auction record?

TESSMER, HEINRICH's auction record is $1,616, set in 2016. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,616 (buyer's premium not included).

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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, “TESSMER, HEINRICH auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/tessmer-heinrich (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.