Thomas Hoepker (1936–2024)
Thomas Hoepker is a German artist with 64 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $3,182. 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 Thomas Hoepker is recorded as sold in 2024 for $14,545; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thomas Hoepker work is $3,182.
The median Thomas Hoepker photograph sells for $2,900 across 27 lots.
The median Thomas Hoepker print sells for $3,485 across 3 lots.
The median Thomas Hoepker work on paper sells for $6,008 across 2 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Thomas Hoepker photographs typically sell for $459–$5,068 (the middle half of 20 sold 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 | 3 | $3,485‡ | $5,112 | — | 2019-06-27 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $6,008‡ | $8,834‡ | — | 2012-04-26 |
| Photography | 46 | $2,900†‡ | $20,515‡ | 58.7% | 2026-06-18 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $459–$5,068†‡ | $1,475†‡ | $20,515‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $4,606–$10,609‡ | $7,362‡ | $14,545‡ |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2016 | $20,515‡ |
| Photography | 2019 | $19,016 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $8,834‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $5,112 |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $3,485‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $3,182‡ |
‡ 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 Thomas Hoepker worth?
Across 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thomas Hoepker work is $3,182. The median Thomas Hoepker photograph sells for $2,900 across 27 lots. The median Thomas Hoepker print sells for $3,485 across 3 lots. The median Thomas Hoepker work on paper sells for $6,008 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Thomas Hoepker photographs typically sell for $459–$5,068 (the middle half of 20 sold 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 Thomas Hoepker photograph?
Based on 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Thomas Hoepker photograph is $2,900. 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 Thomas Hoepker's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Thomas Hoepker photograph is $20,515. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small Thomas Hoepker photograph?
Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Thomas Hoepker photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,475, 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 Thomas Hoepker's auction record?
Thomas Hoepker's auction record is $20,515, set in 2016. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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