> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/uwe-herbst · updated 2026-11-03

# Uwe Herbst (b. 1952)

Uwe Herbst is a German artist with 19 auction lots recorded since 2021, median price $3,701. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Uwe Herbst sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $4,330 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Uwe Herbst work worth?

Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Uwe Herbst work is $3,701.

The median Uwe Herbst painting sells for $3,863 across 21 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Uwe Herbst paintings typically sell for $3,103–$4,875 (the middle half of 20 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 | 21 | $3,863† | $9,032† | — | 2026-06-05 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 20 | $3,103–$4,875† | $3,891† | $9,032† |

† 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 | 2021 | $9,032† |
| Paintings | 2021 | $6,484† |

† 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 Uwe Herbst worth?

Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Uwe Herbst work is $3,701. The median Uwe Herbst painting sells for $3,863 across 21 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Uwe Herbst paintings typically sell for $3,103–$4,875 (the middle half of 20 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Uwe Herbst painting?

Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Uwe Herbst painting is $3,863. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Uwe Herbst's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Uwe Herbst painting is $9,032. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $9,032 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a medium Uwe Herbst painting?

Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Uwe Herbst painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,891, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Uwe Herbst's auction record?

Uwe Herbst's auction record is $9,032, set in 2021. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $9,032 (buyer's premium not included).

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Uwe Herbst auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/uwe-herbst (updated 2026-11-03).

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.