Hans Erni (1909–2015)
Hans Erni is a Swiss artist with 311 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $430. 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 Hans Erni is recorded as sold in 2026 for $547; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Hans Erni on OpeningBid →What is a Hans Erni work worth?
Across 213 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hans Erni work is $430.
The median Hans Erni print sells for $355 across 159 lots.
The median Hans Erni work on paper sells for $618 across 23 lots.
The median Hans Erni painting sells for $5,203 across 12 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Hans Erni prints typically sell for $205–$474 (the middle half of 59 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 | 195 | $355†‡ | $2,726† | 81.5% | 2026-09-11 |
| Paintings | 15 | $5,203† | $9,315† | 80% | 2023-12-15 |
| Works on Paper | 25 | $618†‡ | $5,766† | 92% | 2023-09-22 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | $1,315† | $2,272† | — | 2023-09-22 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 12 | $5,498† | $9,315† | — | 2023-12-15 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Hans Erni's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (195 lots) median $355 with 81.5% sell-through. Paintings (15 lots) median $5,203, record $9,315. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $9,315 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Hans Erni painting sells for around 15× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 12 lots) the median is $5,498.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $146–$767† | $205† | $1,963† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 59 | $205–$474†‡ | $287†‡ | $1,105† |
| large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $150–$412† | $175† | $688 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $4,179–$7,185† | $5,897† | $9,315† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $373–$795†‡ | $530†‡ | $2,364† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $2,218–$5,023† | $3,138† | $5,766† |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2020 | $9,315† |
| Paintings | 2017 | $9,274† |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $5,766† |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $5,023† |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $2,726† |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $2,306† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $2,272† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $1,315† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Hans Erni worth?
Across 213 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hans Erni work is $430. The median Hans Erni print sells for $355 across 159 lots. The median Hans Erni work on paper sells for $618 across 23 lots. The median Hans Erni painting sells for $5,203 across 12 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Hans Erni prints typically sell for $205–$474 (the middle half of 59 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 Hans Erni print?
Based on 159 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hans Erni print is $355. 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 Hans Erni's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Hans Erni print is $2,726. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $2,726 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Hans Erni work on paper?
Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hans Erni work on paper is $618. 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 Hans Erni's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Hans Erni work on paper is $5,766. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $5,766 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Hans Erni painting?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hans Erni painting is $5,203. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Hans Erni's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Hans Erni painting is $9,315. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $9,315 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a medium Hans Erni print?
Based on 59 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Hans Erni print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $287, 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 small Hans Erni work on paper?
Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Hans Erni work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $530, 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 Hans Erni's auction record?
Hans Erni's auction record is $9,315, set in 2020. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $9,315 (buyer's premium not included).
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