Friedensreich Hundertwasser (1928–2000)
Friedensreich Hundertwasser is an Austrian artist with 342 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $2,018. 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 Friedensreich Hundertwasser sold in 2025 for a hammer price of $2,042 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 233 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Friedensreich Hundertwasser work is $2,018.
The median Friedensreich Hundertwasser print sells for $1,558 across 232 lots.
The median Friedensreich Hundertwasser work on paper sells for $50,762 across 6 lots.
The median Friedensreich Hundertwasser painting sells for $221,280 across 3 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Friedensreich Hundertwasser prints typically sell for $380–$5,122 (the middle half of 170 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Friedensreich Hundertwasser prints typically sell for $114–$3,877 (the middle half of 43 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 | 305 | $1,558†‡ | $32,186 | 76.1% | 2026-07-31 |
| Paintings | 3 | $221,280‡ | $248,188 | — | 2016-11-26 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $50,762† | $153,490 | 85.7% | 2022-06-13 |
| Photography | 2 | $6,134 | $11,029 | — | 2000-06-20 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 15 | $22,790‡ | $248,188 | — | 2011-11-24 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Friedensreich Hundertwasser's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (305 lots) median $1,558 with 76.1% sell-through. Paintings (3 lots) median $221,280, record $248,188. A typical Friedensreich Hundertwasser painting sells for around 142× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 15 lots) the median is $22,790.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 43 | $114–$3,877†‡ | $158†‡ | $12,306 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 170 | $380–$5,122†‡ | $1,770†‡ | $32,186 |
† 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 | 2011 | $248,188 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $221,280‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $153,490 |
| Works on Paper | 2003 | $130,695 |
| Prints & Editions | 1999 | $32,186 |
| Prints & Editions | 2001 | $30,388 |
| Photography | 2000 | $11,029 |
| Photography | 2000 | $1,239 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Friedensreich Hundertwasser worth?
Across 233 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Friedensreich Hundertwasser work is $2,018. The median Friedensreich Hundertwasser print sells for $1,558 across 232 lots. The median Friedensreich Hundertwasser work on paper sells for $50,762 across 6 lots. The median Friedensreich Hundertwasser painting sells for $221,280 across 3 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Friedensreich Hundertwasser prints typically sell for $380–$5,122 (the middle half of 170 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Friedensreich Hundertwasser prints typically sell for $114–$3,877 (the middle half of 43 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 Friedensreich Hundertwasser print?
Based on 232 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Friedensreich Hundertwasser print is $1,558. 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 Friedensreich Hundertwasser's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Friedensreich Hundertwasser print is $32,186.
What is the average price of a medium Friedensreich Hundertwasser print?
Based on 170 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Friedensreich Hundertwasser print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,770, 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 Friedensreich Hundertwasser print?
Based on 43 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Friedensreich Hundertwasser print (small (under 50 cm)) is $158, 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 Friedensreich Hundertwasser's auction record?
Friedensreich Hundertwasser's auction record is $248,188, set in 2011.
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