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# Hannah Höch (1889–1978)

## What is Hannah Höch’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 187 auction results for Hannah Höch at 23 houses since 1996. Over the last 24 months the median price was $10,215 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,902–$35,714, n=14). The auction record is $1,384,704 for Frau und Saturn (2017, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frau und Saturn, 1889 | Oil paint | $1,384,704 | Christie's | Jun 2017 |
| 2 | Mechanischer Garten, 1920 | Paper | $824,000 | Christie's | Feb 2007 |
| 3 | Er und sein Milieu, 1919 | — | $794,888 | Christie's | Jun 2019 |
| 4 | Der Berg, 1889 | — | $689,285 | Christie's | Mar 2021 |
| 5 | Das schöne Mädchen (The Beautiful Girl), 1920 | Photomontage on paper laid down on the artist’s mount | $578,380 | Christie's | Mar 2024 |
| 6 | ER Und Sein Milieu, 1919 | Watercolor | $386,500 | Christie's | Nov 2012 |
| 7 | Da-Dandy, 1919 | Photomontage on paper laid down on the artist's mount | $362,704 | Christie's | Oct 2024 |
| 8 | Bürgerliches Brautpaar (Streit), 1919 | Photomontage | $339,635 | Christie's | Mar 2024 |
| 9 | Selbstbildnis, 1929 | Oil paint | $323,462 | Christie's | Mar 2024 |
| 10 | Doppelkopf, 1946 | Oil paint | $291,203 | Christie's | Jun 2022 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 18 | $76,920 |
| Other | 23 | $27,656 |
| Works on paper | 50 | $9,588 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 29 | $36,327 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 63 | $9,860 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 187 results from 23 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Hannah Höch is a German artist with 224 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $4,300. 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 Hannah Höch sold in 2026 for $119,484, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Hannah Höch work worth?

Across 187 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hannah Höch work is $4,300.

The median Hannah Höch work on paper sells for $3,968 across 110 lots.

The median Hannah Höch painting sells for $18,907 across 28 lots.

The median Hannah Höch print sells for $421 across 19 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Hannah Höch work on papers typically sell for $1,423–$8,204 (the middle half of 93 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 | 23 | $421†‡ | $21,590 | 82.6% | 2024-11-27 |
| Paintings | 29 | $18,907‡ | $1.4M | 96.6% | 2026-10-16 |
| Works on Paper | 131 | $3,968†‡ | $824,000 | 84% | 2026-06-17 |
| Photography | 6 | $51,598‡ | $578,380 | — | 2025-03-07 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 20 | $281,829‡ | $1.4M | — | 2026-10-16 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Hannah Höch's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (23 lots) median $421 with 82.6% sell-through. Paintings (29 lots) median $18,907, record $1,384,704. A typical Hannah Höch painting sells for around 45× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 20 lots) the median is $281,829.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $212–$757†‡ | $316†‡ | $21,590 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $3,436–$9,860‡ | $5,992‡ | $96,144 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 19 | $14,189–$179,902‡ | $71,252‡ | $1.4M |

‡ 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) | 93 | $1,423–$8,204†‡ | $3,060†‡ | $386,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $5,395–$40,196‡ | $10,819‡ | $824,000 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $22,454–$273,611‡ | $51,598‡ | $578,380 |

‡ 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 | 2017 | $1.4M |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $824,000 |
| Photography | 2024 | $578,380 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $386,500 |
| Photography | 2024 | $339,635 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $323,462 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $21,590 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $8,301 |

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 Hannah Höch worth?

Across 187 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hannah Höch work is $4,300. The median Hannah Höch work on paper sells for $3,968 across 110 lots. The median Hannah Höch painting sells for $18,907 across 28 lots. The median Hannah Höch print sells for $421 across 19 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Hannah Höch work on papers typically sell for $1,423–$8,204 (the middle half of 93 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 Hannah Höch work on paper?

Based on 110 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hannah Höch work on paper is $3,968. 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 Hannah Höch's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Hannah Höch work on paper is $824,000.

### What is the average price of a Hannah Höch painting?

Based on 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hannah Höch painting is $18,907. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Hannah Höch's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Hannah Höch painting is $1,384,704.

### What is the average price of a Hannah Höch print?

Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hannah Höch print is $421. 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 Hannah Höch's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Hannah Höch print is $21,590.

### What is the average price of a small Hannah Höch work on paper?

Based on 93 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Hannah Höch work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,060, 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 medium Hannah Höch painting?

Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Hannah Höch painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $71,252, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Hannah Höch's auction record?

Hannah Höch's auction record is $1,384,704, set in 2017.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Hannah Höch auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/hannah-hoch (updated 2026-11-03).

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.