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H. C. Westermann

American · 1922–1981 · Painter, Printmaker

Horace Clifford Westermann was an American sculptor and printmaker. His sculptures frequently incorporate traditional carpentry, marquetry techniques, mixed media, and a range… (Wikipedia)

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  1. H. C. Westermann, See America First, 1968, The complete set of 17 lithographs in colors, on Copperplate Deluxe paper, the full sheets, with title page/colophon, all contained in the original plywood slipcase constructed by the artist, with hand woodburningSee America FirstPhillips · $87,500≈ £67,266≈ €77,812Sign up to see
  2. H. C. Westermann, The Connecticut Ballroom (A. & B. 22B-H), 1975-1976, The complete set of seven woodcuts in colors, on Natsume #4007 paper, with full marginsThe Connecticut Ballroom (A. & B. 22B-H)Phillips · $50,400≈ £44,547≈ €51,162Sign up to see
  3. H. C. Westermann, See America First (T. 2425-2444, A. & B. 14B-S), 1968, The complete set of 17 lithographs in colors, on Copperplate Deluxe paper, the full sheets, with title page and colophon, lacking original wood portfolioSee America First (T. 2425-2444, A. & B. 14B-S)Phillips · $47,880≈ £34,620≈ €41,081Sign up to see

H. C. Westermann’s highest prices recorded at auction, ranked in US dollars at each sale-date exchange rate and shown in the currency of the sale (with the buyer’s premium where the house publishes it).

ArtSell has recorded 67 auction results for H. C. Westermann between 2016 and 2026, of which 67 sold (100%). A further 1 lot was offered at auction without a published result. Recorded sale prices range from $390Sign up free to see to $87.5kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $87.5kSign up free to see for See America First at Phillips in April 2019. The most common medium is lithographs (28 lots). Most results come from Phillips (24), Rago Auctions (14) and Wright (13).

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  1. H. C. Westermann, Six Lithographs, 1972, lithograph in colors on BFK Rives
    Six Lithographs, 1972
    Lithograph · Paper
    21¾ h x 30 w in (55 x 76 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 242
    $12,800≈ £9,467≈ €11,019Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  2. H. C. Westermann, See America First case, 1968, burnt plywood
    See America First case, 1968
    burnt plywood
    23⅞ h x 32⅜ w x 1¼ d in (61 x 82 x 3 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 166
    $6,144≈ £4,542≈ €5,308Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  3. H. C. Westermann, Dust Pan, 30/8, 1972, galvanized steel, rosewood
    Dust Pan, 30/8, 1972
    Sculpture
    5½ h x 11½ w x 16 d in (14 x 29 x 41 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 164
    $12,635≈ £9,508≈ €11,103Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  4. H. C. Westermann, Bird cage, wood, steel wire
    Bird cage
    Sculpture · Panel
    30 h x 27 w x 48½ d in (76 x 69 x 123 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 306
    $3,302≈ £2,471≈ €2,842Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  5. H. C. Westermann, Red Planet J, 1967, lithograph on paper
    Red Planet J, 1967
    Lithograph
    30 h x 22½ w in (76 x 57 cm)
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 150
    $2,413≈ £1,791≈ €2,044Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
  6. H. C. Westermann, Untitled (from the Landfall Press 30th Anniversary portfolio), photogravure in colors
    Untitled (from the Landfall Press 30th Anniversary portfolio)
    Photograph
    14¾ h x 20¼ w in (37 x 51 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 275
    $1,143≈ £851≈ €971Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Wright ↗
  7. H. C. Westermann, Untitled, 1973, ink and watercolor on paper
    Untitled, 1973
    Watercolor · Paper · ed. HC
    11 1/4 x 14 1/4 in.
    Bonhams · · Lot 10
    $9,600≈ £7,106≈ €8,140Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–8,000View at Bonhams ↗
  8. H. C. Westermann, Three plates, from See America First (Tamarind 2427; 2431; 2435), 1968, Three lithographs in colors on Copperplate deluxe and two on German Etching paper, each signed in pencil
    Three plates, from See America First (Tamarind 2427; 2431; 2435), 1968
    Lithograph · Paper
    each sheet approx. 30 1/8 x 21 3/4in (76.5 x 55.2cm) (or reverse)
    Bonhams · · Lot 83
    $2,048≈ £1,516≈ €1,737Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Bonhams ↗
  9. H. C. Westermann, The Dance of Death (San Pedro), 1975, Woodcut in colors on japon paper
    The Dance of Death (San Pedro), 1975
    Woodcut / linocut · Paper · ed. 1/39
    17 3/4 x 23 5/8in (45.1 x 60cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 84
    $832≈ £616≈ €706Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
  10. H. C. Westermann, J Print (from the Six Lithographs portfolio), 1972, lithograph in colors on BFK Rives
    J Print (from the Six Lithographs portfolio), 1972
    Lithograph · Paper
    21⅞ h x 30 w in (56 x 76 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 133
    $1,320≈ £984≈ €1,133Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,200–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
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Lots by H. C. Westermann that were offered at auction where the house did not publish whether they sold. Not counted in any statistics.

H. C. Westermann works on paper (17)H. C. Westermann watercolors (7)H. C. Westermann drawings (9)H. C. Westermann prints (38)H. C. Westermann lithographs (28)H. C. Westermann woodcuts & linocuts (10)H. C. Westermann photographs (4)H. C. Westermann sculpture (4)

H. C. Westermann: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by H. C. Westermann at auction?

$87,500Sign up free to see, for See America First at Phillips (April 2019) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for H. C. Westermann?

The median sale price is $4.4kSign up free to see across 67 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by H. C. Westermann have sold at auction?

67 of 67 recorded lots sold between 2016 and 2026. 1 further lot was offered with no published result and is not counted.

Which auction houses sell H. C. Westermann?

Phillips, Rago Auctions and Wright account for the most recorded results. Phillips · Rago Auctions · Wright

About H. C. Westermann

Horace Clifford Westermann was an American sculptor and printmaker. His sculptures frequently incorporate traditional carpentry, marquetry techniques, mixed media, and a range of personal, literary, artistic, and pop-cultural references.

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