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# Herbert Volkmann (1954–2014)

Herbert Volkmann is a German artist with 21 auction lots recorded since 2013, median price $1,000. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Herbert Volkmann is recorded as sold in 2020 for $1,755; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Herbert Volkmann work worth?

Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Herbert Volkmann work is $1,000.

The median Herbert Volkmann painting sells for $1,077 across 9 lots.

The median Herbert Volkmann work on paper sells for $323 across 2 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 12 | $1,077‡ | $13,178‡ | 75% | 2020-10-07 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $323 | $539 | 40% | — |

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

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $738–$1,000‡ | $819‡ | $1,077 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2019 | $13,178‡ |
| Paintings | 2020 | $1,755‡ |

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

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 Herbert Volkmann worth?

Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Herbert Volkmann work is $1,000. The median Herbert Volkmann painting sells for $1,077 across 9 lots. The median Herbert Volkmann work on paper sells for $323 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Herbert Volkmann painting?

Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Herbert Volkmann painting is $1,077. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Herbert Volkmann's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Herbert Volkmann painting is $13,178. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is Herbert Volkmann's auction record?

Herbert Volkmann's auction record is $13,178, set in 2019. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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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, “Herbert Volkmann auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/volkmann-herbert (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.