> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/willi-hertlein · updated 2026-11-01

# Willi Hertlein (1908–1968)

Willi Hertlein is a German artist with 37 auction lots recorded since 2019, median price $853. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Willi Hertlein is recorded as sold in 2023 for $1,087; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Willi Hertlein work worth?

Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Willi Hertlein work is $853.

The median Willi Hertlein work on paper sells for $1,087 across 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Works on Paper | 26 | $1,087‡ | $3,042‡ | 57.7% | 2024-11-30 |

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

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $590–$2,224‡ | $1,087‡ | $3,042‡ |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $3,042‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $2,959‡ |

‡ 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 Willi Hertlein worth?

Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Willi Hertlein work is $853. The median Willi Hertlein work on paper sells for $1,087 across 15 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Willi Hertlein work on paper?

Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Willi Hertlein work on paper is $1,087. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Willi Hertlein's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Willi Hertlein work on paper is $3,042. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a small Willi Hertlein work on paper?

Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Willi Hertlein work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,087, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Willi Hertlein's auction record?

Willi Hertlein's auction record is $3,042, set in 2023. 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, “Willi Hertlein auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/willi-hertlein (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.