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# Alfred Hrdlicka (1928–2009)

## What is Alfred Hrdlicka’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 808 auction results for Alfred Hrdlicka at 22 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $284 including buyer’s premium (middle half $143–$1,273, n=31). The auction record is $89,980 for Boxer II (2016, im Kinsky Auktionshaus). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boxer II, 1995 | Bronze | $89,980 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Jan 2016 |
| 2 | Boxer I | Bronze | $82,547 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Jun 2016 |
| 3 | Gefesselter Haarmann, 1968 | Carrara-Marble | $44,126 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2005 |
| 4 | Haarmann-Frieze, 1966-1967 | Bronze | $36,891 | Karl & Faber | Dec 2018 |
| 5 | Liegender Torso (Samson), 1960 | Bronze | $32,333 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Jun 2022 |
| 6 | Ich liege und besitze, laßt mich schlafen II, 2000 | Charcoal, chalk an pastel on canvas | $30,074 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Oct 2014 |
| 7 | Chess pieces, 32 pieces (king, queen, rook, knight, bishop, pawn), 1982 | Bronze after plaster, this after plasticine, re-carved | $28,911 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Nov 2023 |
| 8 | Die Revolution frißt ihre Kinder, Nach 1973 | Grauer Karst-Kalkstein | $28,555 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2006 |
| 9 | Faun und Nymphe, 1991 | Bronze, patiniert | $27,779 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Mar 2012 |
| 10 | Stele mit weiblicher Figur, 1975 | Bronze | $24,889 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Jun 2019 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 44 | $3,759 |
| Sculpture | 60 | $2,493 |
| Prints | 79 | $451 |
| Other | 29 | $294 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 11 | $24,889 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 87 | $2,985 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 81 | $1,289 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 808 results from 22 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Alfred Hrdlicka is an Austrian artist with 1,210 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $485. 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 Alfred Hrdlicka sold in 2026 for $681, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**5 Alfred Hrdlicka works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Alfred Hrdlicka work worth?

Across 730 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alfred Hrdlicka work is $485.

The median Alfred Hrdlicka print sells for $376 across 106 lots.

The median Alfred Hrdlicka sculpture sells for $1,775 across 87 lots.

The median Alfred Hrdlicka work on paper sells for $3,759 across 58 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Alfred Hrdlicka sculptures typically sell for $1,183–$2,889 (the middle half of 73 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Alfred Hrdlicka work on papers typically sell for $2,413–$5,201 (the middle half of 51 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 | 140 | $376†‡ | $20,004 | 75.7% | 2026-03-25 |
| Works on Paper | 66 | $3,759†‡ | $37,289‡ | 87.9% | 2026-09-17 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 102 | $1,775†‡ | $89,980 | 85.3% | 2026-09-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 41 | $12,946‡ | $89,980 | — | 2025-06-17 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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) | 36 | $114–$481†‡ | $213†‡ | $3,607 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 50 | $212–$752†‡ | $451†‡ | $20,004 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $300–$400 | $300 | $880 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 51 | $2,413–$5,201†‡ | $3,759†‡ | $23,907 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 73 | $1,183–$2,889†‡ | $1,647†‡ | $44,126 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $3,027–$12,946‡ | $6,055‡ | $68,909‡ |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2016 | $89,980 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2013 | $68,909‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $37,289‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $30,074 |
| Prints & Editions | 2008 | $20,004 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $11,198‡ |

‡ 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 Alfred Hrdlicka worth?

Across 730 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alfred Hrdlicka work is $485. The median Alfred Hrdlicka print sells for $376 across 106 lots. The median Alfred Hrdlicka sculpture sells for $1,775 across 87 lots. The median Alfred Hrdlicka work on paper sells for $3,759 across 58 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Alfred Hrdlicka sculptures typically sell for $1,183–$2,889 (the middle half of 73 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Alfred Hrdlicka work on papers typically sell for $2,413–$5,201 (the middle half of 51 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 Alfred Hrdlicka print?

Based on 106 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alfred Hrdlicka print is $376. 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 Alfred Hrdlicka's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Alfred Hrdlicka print is $20,004.

### What is the average price of a Alfred Hrdlicka sculpture?

Based on 87 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alfred Hrdlicka sculpture is $1,775. 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 Alfred Hrdlicka's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Alfred Hrdlicka sculpture is $89,980.

### What is the average price of a Alfred Hrdlicka work on paper?

Based on 58 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alfred Hrdlicka work on paper is $3,759. 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 Alfred Hrdlicka's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Alfred Hrdlicka work on paper is $37,289. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a small Alfred Hrdlicka sculpture?

Based on 73 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Alfred Hrdlicka sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,647, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 medium Alfred Hrdlicka work on paper?

Based on 51 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Alfred Hrdlicka work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,759, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Alfred Hrdlicka's auction record?

Alfred Hrdlicka's auction record is $89,980, set in 2016.

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

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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.