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# Hannes Harrs (1927–2006)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 179 auction results for Hannes Harrs at 4 houses since 2009. Over the last 24 months the median price was $88 including buyer’s premium (middle half $39–$287, n=44). The auction record is $3,328 for Abstract Panels, Tryptich (2024, Strauss and Co). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abstract Panels, Tryptich, 1969 | Carved wood | $3,328 | Strauss and Co | Nov 2024 |
| 2 | Three Totemic Figures | Carved wood | $3,078 | Strauss and Co | Nov 2011 |
| 3 | Hannes Harrs (South Africa, 1927 - 2006), Untitled | — | $2,027 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Sep 2025 |
| 4 | Conversation, 1981 | Oil on board | $1,973 | Strauss and Co | Mar 2020 |
| 5 | Abstract Panel with Geometric Designs, 1970 | Carved wood | $1,960 | Strauss and Co | Nov 2024 |
| 6 | Sölve, 1927 | Painting | $1,728 | Bonhams | May 2020 |
| 7 | Kuba Cloth imprinted | Bronze on marble bases | $1,426 | Strauss and Co | Feb 2026 |
| 8 | Hannes Harrs (South Africa, 1927 - 2006), Abstract Form | — | $1,423 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | May 2026 |
| 9 | Metal Found Objects on Kuba Cloth, seven | Metal, mixed media and cut up Kuba raffia woven pieces laid down on board | $1,363 | Strauss and Co | Mar 2024 |
| 10 | Hannes Harrs (South Africa, 1927 - 2006), Form on Olive Ground, 1972 | — | $1,080 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Sep 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 25 | $202 |
| Prints | 39 | $77 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 8 | $734 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $154 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 179 results from 4 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Hannes Harrs is a South African/German artist with 136 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $161. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Hannes Harrs sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $214 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Hannes Harrs work worth?

Across 85 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hannes Harrs work is $161.

The median Hannes Harrs print sells for $161 across 19 lots.

The median Hannes Harrs sculpture sells for $1,960 across 17 lots.

The median Hannes Harrs painting sells for $1,728 across 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 19 | $161 | $214 | — | 2022-10-25 |
| Paintings | 11 | $1,728† | $1,973 | — | 2026-06-17 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 17 | $1,960† | $3,328 | — | 2026-06-18 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $2,316† | $3,328 | — | 2026-06-18 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Hannes Harrs's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (19 lots) median $161. Paintings (11 lots) median $1,728, record $1,973. A typical Hannes Harrs painting sells for around 11× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 8 lots) the median is $2,316.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $157–$184 | $174 | $214 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $3,328 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2011 | $3,078 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $1,973 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $1,728 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $214 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $186 |

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 Harrs worth?

Across 85 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hannes Harrs work is $161. The median Hannes Harrs print sells for $161 across 19 lots. The median Hannes Harrs sculpture sells for $1,960 across 17 lots. The median Hannes Harrs painting sells for $1,728 across 11 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Hannes Harrs print?

Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hannes Harrs print is $161.

### What is Hannes Harrs's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Hannes Harrs print is $214.

### What is the average price of a Hannes Harrs sculpture?

Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hannes Harrs sculpture is $1,960. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Hannes Harrs's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Hannes Harrs sculpture is $3,328.

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

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hannes Harrs painting is $1,728. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Hannes Harrs painting is $1,973.

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

Hannes Harrs's auction record is $3,328, set in 2024.

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