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# Hanne Darboven (1941–2009)

## What is Hanne Darboven’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 125 auction results for Hanne Darboven at 27 houses since 1991. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,048 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,021–$6,950, n=7). The auction record is $151,364 for Der Sand (2025, Van Ham Kunstauktionen). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Der Sand, 1979 | Jeweils: Tusche auf Pergaminpapier | $151,364 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Jun 2025 |
| 2 | Konstruktionen, 1968 | Jeweils: Tusche auf kariertem Papier | $105,955 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Oct 2024 |
| 3 | Grosse Zeichnung (2-teilig) | Pencil drawings (each on both sides) On Japon laid paper | $64,813 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2009 |
| 4 | 2K - 43K, 1971 | Ink | $63,830 | Christie's | Sep 2013 |
| 5 | Untitled (ink on graph paper, two parts), 1941 | Ink | $61,920 | Christie's | Nov 2019 |
| 6 | Atta Troll - Heinrich Heine, 1975 | Pencil | $55,125 | Christie's | Nov 2016 |
| 7 | 55. Variante, 1975 | Collage und Tinte auf Papier | $51,325 | Sotheby's | Sep 2023 |
| 8 | No 1-42 -95- heute, 1995 | Drawing | $50,603 | Christie's | Nov 2013 |
| 9 | Jahr 70, 1941 | Eight double binders each with approximately 100 pages, six typewritten paper and two graphite on ruled paper; and two single binders each with approximately 30 pages both typewritten paper | $48,300 | Christie's | Jun 1998 |
| 10 | Dostojewski, 12 months (May) | — | $35,587 | Sotheby's | Dec 2007 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 22 | $7,877 |
| Works on paper | 39 | $6,517 |
| Prints | 9 | $2,253 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 18 | $6,750 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 52 | $5,422 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 125 results from 27 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Hanne Darboven is a German artist with 173 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $2,555. 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 Hanne Darboven is recorded as sold in 2026 for $3,406; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Hanne Darboven work worth?

Across 125 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hanne Darboven work is $2,555.

The median Hanne Darboven work on paper sells for $4,978 across 46 lots.

The median Hanne Darboven print sells for $740 across 23 lots.

The median Hanne Darboven photograph sells for $10,762 across 11 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Hanne Darboven work on papers typically sell for $2,037–$26,662 (the middle half of 32 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 | 35 | $740†‡ | $55,125 | 65.7% | 2022-12-03 |
| Works on Paper | 52 | $4,978†‡ | $117,200‡ | 88.5% | 2025-10-14 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $2,413 | $3,048 | — | 2025-08-21 |
| Photography | 13 | $10,762† | $25,130 | 84.6% | 2025-10-14 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $76,174‡ | $151,364 | — | 2025-06-04 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $847–$2,223‡ | $1,178‡ | $55,125 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $284–$412†‡ | $334†‡ | $511‡ |

† 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) | 32 | $2,037–$26,662†‡ | $4,271†‡ | $117,200‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $3,368–$10,260‡ | $6,024‡ | $61,920 |

† 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) | 10 | $8,102–$18,621† | $12,361† | $25,130 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $117,200‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $105,955 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $55,125 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $33,581 |
| Photography | 2015 | $25,130 |
| Photography | 2017 | $22,061 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $3,048 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $1,778 |

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

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 Hanne Darboven worth?

Across 125 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hanne Darboven work is $2,555. The median Hanne Darboven work on paper sells for $4,978 across 46 lots. The median Hanne Darboven print sells for $740 across 23 lots. The median Hanne Darboven photograph sells for $10,762 across 11 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Hanne Darboven work on papers typically sell for $2,037–$26,662 (the middle half of 32 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 Hanne Darboven work on paper?

Based on 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hanne Darboven work on paper is $4,978. 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 Hanne Darboven's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Hanne Darboven work on paper is $117,200. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a Hanne Darboven print?

Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hanne Darboven print is $740. 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 Hanne Darboven's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Hanne Darboven print is $55,125.

### What is the average price of a Hanne Darboven photograph?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hanne Darboven photograph is $10,762. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Hanne Darboven's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Hanne Darboven photograph is $25,130.

### What is the average price of a small Hanne Darboven work on paper?

Based on 32 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Hanne Darboven work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,271, 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 Hanne Darboven print?

Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Hanne Darboven print (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,178, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Hanne Darboven's auction record?

Hanne Darboven's auction record is $151,364, set in 2025.

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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, “Hanne Darboven auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/hanne-darboven (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.