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# Friedensreich Hundertwasser (1928–2000)

## What is Friedensreich Hundertwasser’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 2,056 auction results for Friedensreich Hundertwasser at 82 houses since 1992. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,822 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,159–$3,432, n=103). The auction record is $620,190 for Ville vue d’au-delà du soleil (2017, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ville vue d’au-delà du soleil, 1955 | PVA, tempera à l’œuf, huile, craie, blanc de zinc et colle de poisson sur toile | $620,190 | Christie's | Dec 2017 |
| 2 | 831 Tender Dinghi, 1982 | Mixed media: watercolour, egg tempera, PV, oil, lacquer and gold leaf on chipboard, primed with chalk, zinc white PV | $526,299 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Jun 2018 |
| 3 | Winterbild - Polyp - Wintergeist, 1966 | Watercolour, oil and egg tempera on polyvinyl chalk primed paper mounted on canvas | $494,623 | Sotheby's | Oct 2024 |
| 4 | Rain in the Meadow | Tempera and watercolour on rice paper laid on canvas | $467,634 | Sotheby's | Jan 2013 |
| 5 | Arcade house with yellow tower, 1953 | Watercolor | $425,820 | Christie's | Jun 2022 |
| 6 | La Nuit de la buveuse (Die Nacht der trinkerin), 1967 | India ink, egg tempera, oil and copper green on paper laid down on canvas, primed with PV, chalk and zinc white | $396,674 | Sotheby's | Dec 2020 |
| 7 | Soleil sur Tibet (Sun over Tibet), 1959 | Watercolour, egg tempera and oil on paper, primed with chalk, zinc white and fish glue | $387,540 | Sotheby's | Jun 2024 |
| 8 | Les Deux Têtes (Die Zwei Köpfe Arabischer Geograph mit Ableger), 1953 | Oil paint | $368,969 | Sotheby's | Jun 2021 |
| 9 | Haus im Wind (I), 1962 | Chalk | $348,813 | Christie's | Oct 2010 |
| 10 | Bâteau Phénicien (Phoenician ship), 1962 | Watercolor | $343,201 | Christie's | Dec 2019 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 33 | $222,904 |
| Works on paper | 34 | $76,579 |
| Other | 198 | $3,922 |
| Prints | 643 | $3,187 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $186,538 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 134 | $3,732 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 666 | $3,501 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 2,056 results from 82 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Friedensreich Hundertwasser is an Austrian artist with 2,493 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $2,371. 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 2026 for $4,359, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**12 Friedensreich Hundertwasser works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Friedensreich Hundertwasser work worth?

Across 1,974 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Friedensreich Hundertwasser work is $2,371.

The median Friedensreich Hundertwasser print sells for $2,285 across 1,130 lots.

The median Friedensreich Hundertwasser work on paper sells for $88,952 across 53 lots.

The median Friedensreich Hundertwasser painting sells for $251,547 across 28 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Friedensreich Hundertwasser prints typically sell for $1,140–$4,076 (the middle half of 906 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Friedensreich Hundertwasser prints typically sell for $2,037–$4,646 (the middle half of 171 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 | 1,349 | $2,285†‡ | $88,108† | 83.8% | 2026-10-17 |
| Paintings | 31 | $251,547‡ | $620,190 | 90.3% | 2026-04-10 |
| Works on Paper | 57 | $88,952†‡ | $526,299 | 93% | 2026-10-23 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Photography | 17 | $929† | $2,444 | 94.1% | 2026-06-24 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 102 | $120,349†‡ | $620,190 | — | 2026-04-10 |

† 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 (1,349 lots) median $2,285 with 83.8% sell-through. Paintings (31 lots) median $251,547, record $620,190. A typical Friedensreich Hundertwasser painting sells for around 110× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 102 lots) the median is $120,349.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 171 | $2,037–$4,646†‡ | $3,125†‡ | $13,533 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 906 | $1,140–$4,076†‡ | $2,150†‡ | $39,096 |

† 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) | 23 | $165,662–$346,007 | $274,073 | $494,623 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 21 | $1,554–$68,132†‡ | $5,532†‡ | $210,519 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 22 | $94,757–$202,520†‡ | $140,979†‡ | $526,299 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $712–$1,533† | $1,029† | $2,444 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2017 | $620,190 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $526,299 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $494,623 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $425,820 |
| Prints & Editions | 2005 | $88,108† |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $39,096 |
| Photography | 2012 | $2,444 |
| Photography | 2005 | $2,353 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Friedensreich Hundertwasser worth?

Across 1,974 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Friedensreich Hundertwasser work is $2,371. The median Friedensreich Hundertwasser print sells for $2,285 across 1,130 lots. The median Friedensreich Hundertwasser work on paper sells for $88,952 across 53 lots. The median Friedensreich Hundertwasser painting sells for $251,547 across 28 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Friedensreich Hundertwasser prints typically sell for $1,140–$4,076 (the middle half of 906 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Friedensreich Hundertwasser prints typically sell for $2,037–$4,646 (the middle half of 171 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 1,130 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Friedensreich Hundertwasser print is $2,285. 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 $88,108. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $88,108 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a Friedensreich Hundertwasser work on paper?

Based on 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Friedensreich Hundertwasser work on paper is $88,952. 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 work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Friedensreich Hundertwasser work on paper is $526,299.

### What is the average price of a Friedensreich Hundertwasser painting?

Based on 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Friedensreich Hundertwasser painting is $251,547. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Friedensreich Hundertwasser's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Friedensreich Hundertwasser painting is $620,190.

### What is the average price of a medium Friedensreich Hundertwasser print?

Based on 906 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Friedensreich Hundertwasser print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,150, 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 171 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Friedensreich Hundertwasser print (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,125, 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 $620,190, set in 2017.

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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, “Friedensreich Hundertwasser auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/friedensreich-hundertwasser (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.