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# 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.

**6 Heinrich Zille works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Heinrich Zille work 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Heinrich Zille auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/zille-heinrich (updated 2026-11-02).

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.