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# Hannes Kilian (1909–1999)

Hannes Kilian is a German artist with 73 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $1,770. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Hannes Kilian sold in 2021 for $6,111, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Hannes Kilian work worth?

Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hannes Kilian work is $1,770.

The median Hannes Kilian photograph sells for $1,770 across 19 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photography | 71 | $1,770‡ | $6,111 | 26.8% | 2025-06-04 |

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

## Price by size

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $1,396–$2,003‡ | $1,726‡ | $6,111 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2021 | $6,111 |
| Photography | 2004 | $3,545 |

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 Kilian worth?

Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hannes Kilian work is $1,770. The median Hannes Kilian photograph sells for $1,770 across 19 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Hannes Kilian photograph?

Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hannes Kilian photograph is $1,770. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Hannes Kilian's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Hannes Kilian photograph is $6,111.

### What is the average price of a small Hannes Kilian photograph?

Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Hannes Kilian photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,726, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Hannes Kilian's auction record is $6,111, set in 2021.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Hannes Kilian auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/hannes-kilian (updated 2026-11-01).

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.