Georg Herold Auction Prices and Value Guide
Georg Herold auction prices are tracked in Appraisily's artist market index, with source-directory coverage of 193 records. Use this page to review sold-lot activity, market context, and valuation factors before requesting a formal appraisal.
Georg Herold auction prices: quick answer
Georg Herold auction prices depend on medium, size, date, condition, provenance, edition details, attribution confidence, and recent comparable auction sales.
- Artist
- Georg Herold
- Source records
- 193
- Market update
- 2026-02-06
Artist context
About Georg Herold
Georg Herold (born July 26, 1947, in Saur, Germany) is a German sculptor, installation artist, painter, photographer, and video artist based in Cologne. Active since the mid-1980s, Herold studied under Sigmar Polke between 1977 and 1983 and later taught at the Kunstakademie Düsseldorf, placing him within the lineage of influential post-war German contemporary art. His multidisciplinary practice spans sculptural assemblage, room-scale installation, painting, photographic works, and video. Herold's work is held in the permanent collections of major institutions including the Museum of Modern Art in New York and Tate in London. With nearly 200 works documented in auction records, he is a recurring presence in the international contemporary art market.
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Common works and media
Herold is known for sculptural assemblages often incorporating unconventional materials, large-scale installations, paintings, photographic editions, and video art. Works may range from unique sculptural objects and paintings to editioned photographs and video installations. Collectors may encounter both unique pieces and limited-edition works across these media in auction and gallery contexts.
Market and appraisal context
Herold's work appears regularly in Post-War and Contemporary Art auctions. Collectors should consider the specific medium — his sculptural works and installations tend to be more significant in the market than works on paper or video pieces. Provenance linking to his Düsseldorf academy circle and exhibition history at major institutions can influence appraisal value. Authentication and edition details for photographic and video works should be verified. As with many contemporary German artists, condition, exhibition provenance, and inclusion in notable publications are key valuation factors.
Auction categories and appraisal factors
Value drivers
- Medium and materials: Herold works across sculpture, installation, painting, photography, and video, each with distinct market segments
- Institutional representation: Held in collections at MoMA, Tate, and other major museums
- Provenance and exhibition history affect value; works from his Düsseldorf academy period and Sigmar Polke lineage carry contextual significance
Appraisal caveats
- Market data is limited in this source pack; auction records and comparable sale prices were not available for review. Appraisal should consult live auction databases.
Evidence
Sources for artist context
This source-grounded artist context passed Appraisily's promotion threshold: high confidence, strong sources.
- RKD – Netherlands Institute for Art History library authority
- Wikidata library authority
- Wikipedia wikipedia
- Getty Vocabulary Program library authority
- VIAF library authority
- Tate museum or university
Data basis
This page is built from Appraisily's public auction market index. Private transactions, incomplete sale feeds, and attribution changes may not be fully represented.
Artist value FAQ
How much is Georg Herold worth?
Comparable public auction sales are the best starting point, but final value depends on the specific artwork, condition, size, medium, provenance, and attribution confidence.
Can Appraisily value my Georg Herold artwork?
Yes. Appraisily can review photos, dimensions, signatures, condition, provenance, and comparable market data to prepare a current valuation.