Handel (b. 1200)
What is Handel’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 202 auction results for Handel at 18 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,032 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,099–$3,694, n=46). The auction record is $85,000 for A Fine and Rare Elk Lamp (2008, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A Fine and Rare Elk Lamp | — | $85,000 | Sotheby's | Mar 2008 |
| 2 | Rare Poppies lamp, 1928 | Lamp | $47,880 | Toomey & Co. | Oct 2023 |
| 3 | Rare Poppies lamp, 1928 | Glass | $47,880 | Rago Arts | Oct 2023 |
| 4 | Rare Poppies table lamp, 1928 | Glass and metal table lamp | $23,040 | Toomey & Co. | Mar 2026 |
| 5 | Rare Poppies table lamp, 1928 | Glass | $23,040 | Rago Arts | Mar 2026 |
| 6 | Teroma table lamp with mountain stream landscape, 1919 | Glass | $20,320 | Rago Arts | Nov 2025 |
| 7 | Teroma table lamp with mountain stream landscape, 1919 | Table lamp with shade decorated by Henry Bedigie | $20,320 | Toomey & Co. | Nov 2025 |
| 8 | Rare Aquarium lamp with mermaid base, 1915 | Glass | $20,000 | Rago Arts | Jan 2021 |
| 9 | Tulip | Reverse-painted and etched "Teroma" glass and patinated metal | $16,800 | Sotheby's | Mar 2007 |
| 10 | Table Lamp | — | $13,750 | Sotheby's | Mar 2008 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 167 | $2,600 |
| Sculpture | 28 | $1,632 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 103 | $3,072 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 28 | $3,000 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 48 | $1,288 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 202 results from 18 houses · How we compute these figures
Handel is a German artist with 220 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $2,384. 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 Handel sold in 2026 for $2,560, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 194 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Handel work is $2,384.
The median Handel sculpture sells for $1,280 across 27 lots.
The median Handel print sells for $276 across 4 lots.
The median Handel painting sells for $2,930 across 1 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 | 4 | $276†‡ | $454‡ | — | 2025-02-12 |
| Paintings | 1 | $2,930 | $2,930 | — | 2015-03-18 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 28 | $1,280‡ | $7,205 | 96.4% | 2026-10-15 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 12 | $20,320 | $85,000 | — | 2026-03-19 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Handel's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $276. Paintings (1 lots) median $2,930, record $2,930. A typical Handel painting sells for around 11× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 12 lots) the median is $20,320.
Price by size
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $596–$1,212‡ | $909‡ | $7,205 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $1,220–$2,552 | $2,056 | $4,410 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $699–$1,664 | $1,280 | $4,978 |
‡ 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 | 2024 | $7,205 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $4,978 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $2,930 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $454‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $329‡ |
‡ 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 Handel worth?
Across 194 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Handel work is $2,384. The median Handel sculpture sells for $1,280 across 27 lots. The median Handel print sells for $276 across 4 lots. The median Handel painting sells for $2,930 across 1 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 Handel sculpture?
Based on 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Handel sculpture is $1,280. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Handel's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Handel sculpture is $7,205.
What is the average price of a medium Handel sculpture?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Handel sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,056, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Handel's auction record?
Handel's auction record is $85,000, set in 2008.
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