> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/han-snel · updated 2026-11-01

# Han Snel (1925–1998)

Han Snel is an Indonesian artist with 72 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $2,362. 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 Han Snel sold in 2024 for $9,757, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Han Snel work worth?

Across 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Han Snel work is $2,362.

The median Han Snel painting sells for $6,478 across 26 lots.

The median Han Snel work on paper sells for $1,138 across 15 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 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 36 | $6,478†‡ | $53,449 | 72.2% | 2024-05-09 |
| Works on Paper | 26 | $1,138†‡ | $66,569 | 57.7% | 2023-06-20 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $53,449 | $66,569 | — | 2021-06-08 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $2,241–$6,244†‡ | $2,700†‡ | $9,228 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $2,888–$18,385† | $9,707† | $42,219 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $794–$1,903†‡ | $1,419†‡ | $66,569 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $940–$1,839†‡ | $1,138†‡ | $4,370† |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $66,569 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $53,449 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $42,219 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $4,370† |

† 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 Han Snel worth?

Across 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Han Snel work is $2,362. The median Han Snel painting sells for $6,478 across 26 lots. The median Han Snel work on paper sells for $1,138 across 15 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 Han Snel painting?

Based on 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Han Snel painting is $6,478. 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 Han Snel's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Han Snel painting is $53,449.

### What is the average price of a Han Snel work on paper?

Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Han Snel work on paper is $1,138. 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 Han Snel's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Han Snel work on paper is $66,569.

### What is the average price of a medium Han Snel painting?

Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Han Snel painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $9,707, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Han Snel's auction record?

Han Snel's auction record is $66,569, set in 2015.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Han Snel auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/han-snel (updated 2026-11-01).

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.