Thomas Herbst (1848–1915)
Thomas Herbst is a German artist with 52 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $3,245. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Thomas Herbst sold in 2025 for a hammer price of $3,969 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Thomas Herbst on OpeningBid →What is a Thomas Herbst work worth?
Across 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thomas Herbst work is $3,245.
The median Thomas Herbst painting sells for $2,929 across 46 lots.
The median Thomas Herbst work on paper sells for $41,553 across 2 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Thomas Herbst paintings typically sell for $2,217–$4,353 (the middle half of 27 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 46 | $2,929† | $31,133† | — | 2025-05-24 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $41,553† | $49,836† | — | 2024-11-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $33,270† | $49,836† | — | 2024-11-30 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 27 | $2,217–$4,353† | $3,196† | $21,160† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 19 | $2,110–$3,768† | $2,562† | $31,133† |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $49,836† |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $33,270† |
| Paintings | 2022 | $31,133† |
| Paintings | 2021 | $30,747† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Thomas Herbst worth?
Across 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thomas Herbst work is $3,245. The median Thomas Herbst painting sells for $2,929 across 46 lots. The median Thomas Herbst work on paper sells for $41,553 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Thomas Herbst paintings typically sell for $2,217–$4,353 (the middle half of 27 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Thomas Herbst painting?
Based on 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Thomas Herbst painting is $2,929. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Thomas Herbst's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Thomas Herbst painting is $31,133. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $31,133 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a small Thomas Herbst painting?
Based on 27 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Thomas Herbst painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,196, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a medium Thomas Herbst painting?
Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Thomas Herbst painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,562, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Thomas Herbst's auction record?
Thomas Herbst's auction record is $49,836, set in 2020. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $49,836 (buyer's premium not included).
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