Heinrich Zille (1858–1929)
Heinrich Zille is a German artist with 217 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $1,068. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Heinrich Zille sold in 2013 for a hammer price of $1,910 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 58 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Heinrich Zille work is $1,068.
The median Heinrich Zille print sells for $678 across 20 lots.
The median Heinrich Zille work on paper sells for $1,375 across 30 lots.
The median Heinrich Zille photograph sells for $693 across 2 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Heinrich Zille work on papers typically sell for $1,025–$2,580 (the middle half of 28 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 | 70 | $678‡ | $11,454‡ | 28.6% | 2009-06-06 |
| Works on Paper | 63 | $1,375‡ | $11,215‡ | 47.6% | 2012-12-05 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Photography | 8 | $693‡ | $696‡ | 25% | 2013-12-04 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $11,112‡ | $11,454‡ | — | 2012-12-05 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $484–$1,071‡ | $650‡ | $11,454‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 28 | $1,025–$2,580‡ | $1,375‡ | $11,215‡ |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2008 | $11,454‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $11,215‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2003 | $11,010 |
| Prints & Editions | 2008 | $2,545‡ |
| Photography | 2008 | $696‡ |
| Photography | 2013 | $690‡ |
‡ 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 Heinrich Zille worth?
Across 58 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Heinrich Zille work is $1,068. The median Heinrich Zille print sells for $678 across 20 lots. The median Heinrich Zille work on paper sells for $1,375 across 30 lots. The median Heinrich Zille photograph sells for $693 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Heinrich Zille work on papers typically sell for $1,025–$2,580 (the middle half of 28 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 Heinrich Zille print?
Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Heinrich Zille print is $678. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Heinrich Zille's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Heinrich Zille print is $11,454. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Heinrich Zille work on paper?
Based on 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Heinrich Zille work on paper is $1,375. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Heinrich Zille's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Heinrich Zille work on paper is $11,215. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small Heinrich Zille work on paper?
Based on 28 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Heinrich Zille work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,375, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a small Heinrich Zille print?
Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Heinrich Zille print (small (under 50 cm)) is $650, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Heinrich Zille's auction record?
Heinrich Zille's auction record is $11,454, set in 2008. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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