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# Al Hansen (1927–1995)

Al Hansen is an American artist with 89 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $3,250. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Al Hansen sold in 2026 for $25,563, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Al Hansen work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Al Hansen work worth?

Across 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Al Hansen work is $3,250.

The median Al Hansen work on paper sells for $3,375 across 27 lots.

The median Al Hansen photograph sells for $1,052 across 1 lots.

The median Al Hansen print sells for $879 across 1 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 | 2 | $879‡ | $879‡ | 50% | 2019-11-29 |
| Paintings | 1 | $10,080 | $10,080 | — | 2023-03-15 |
| Works on Paper | 35 | $3,375† | $56,250 | 77.1% | 2025-04-15 |
| Photography | 2 | $1,052 | $1,052 | 50% | 2017-06-01 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $69,300 | $187,500 | — | 2023-05-18 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Al Hansen's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $879 with 50% sell-through. Paintings (1 lots) median $10,080, record $10,080. A typical Al Hansen painting sells for around 11× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $69,300.

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $1,399–$6,855 | $4,145 | $15,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $1,446–$4,120† | $2,119† | $56,250 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $56,250 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $15,000 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $10,080 |
| Photography | 2017 | $1,052 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $879‡ |

‡ 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 Al Hansen worth?

Across 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Al Hansen work is $3,250. The median Al Hansen work on paper sells for $3,375 across 27 lots. The median Al Hansen photograph sells for $1,052 across 1 lots. The median Al Hansen print sells for $879 across 1 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 Al Hansen work on paper?

Based on 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Al Hansen work on paper is $3,375. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Al Hansen's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Al Hansen work on paper is $56,250.

### What is the average price of a small Al Hansen work on paper?

Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Al Hansen work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,145, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Al Hansen's auction record?

Al Hansen's auction record is $187,500, set in 2019.

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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, “Al Hansen auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/al-hansen (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.