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# Hannes Beckmann (1909–1977)

## What is Hannes Beckmann’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 24 auction results for Hannes Beckmann at 8 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,280 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,571–$7,980, n=7). The auction record is $20,000 for Glasses (2021, Swann Auction Galleries). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Glasses, circa 1935 | Pencil | $20,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | May 2021 |
| 2 | T'ai-chi tu, 1968 | Olej/płótno naklejone na płytę | $15,475 | DESA Unicum | Dec 2025 |
| 3 | Turbulent Center, 1968 | Acrylic on board | $10,640 | Rago Arts | Jul 2026 |
| 4 | Four Times Twelve (4 x 12), 1966 | Oil on canvas | $9,480 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Sep 2008 |
| 5 | Eight Times Ten, 1966 | Painting | $8,612 | Bonhams | Oct 2022 |
| 6 | Nine, 1962 | Oil on Masonite | $7,703 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | May 2011 |
| 7 | Convex – Concave in Orange, 1961 | Painting | $7,500 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Oct 2021 |
| 8 | Dominant Yellow, 1964 | Oil on canvas | $7,110 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Sep 2012 |
| 9 | Light Picture, 1961 | Oil on canvas | $6,765 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Feb 2014 |
| 10 | Ensemble, 1946 | Painting | $6,322 | Bonhams | Jun 2020 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 21 | $5,280 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 16 | $4,882 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 24 results from 8 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Hannes Beckmann is an American artist with 31 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $6,322. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Hannes Beckmann sold in 2026 for $10,640, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Hannes Beckmann work worth?

Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hannes Beckmann work is $6,322.

The median Hannes Beckmann painting sells for $5,821 across 22 lots.

The median Hannes Beckmann photograph sells for $20,000 across 1 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 28 | $5,821† | $15,475 | 78.6% | 2026-07-29 |
| Photography | 1 | $20,000 | $20,000 | — | 2021-05-27 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $15,467 | $20,000 | — | 2025-12-04 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 18 | $3,436–$9,263† | $6,042† | $15,475 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2021 | $20,000 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $15,475 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $13,456† |

† 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 Hannes Beckmann worth?

Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hannes Beckmann work is $6,322. The median Hannes Beckmann painting sells for $5,821 across 22 lots. The median Hannes Beckmann photograph sells for $20,000 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Hannes Beckmann painting?

Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hannes Beckmann painting is $5,821. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Hannes Beckmann's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Hannes Beckmann painting is $15,475.

### What is the average price of a medium Hannes Beckmann painting?

Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Hannes Beckmann painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $6,042, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Hannes Beckmann's auction record?

Hannes Beckmann's auction record is $20,000, set in 2021.

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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, “Hannes Beckmann auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/hannes-beckmann (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.