Hans Arp (1886–1966)
Hans Arp is a French artist with 63 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $817. 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 Hans Arp sold in 2023 for $1,042, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Hans Arp on OpeningBid →What is a Hans Arp work worth?
Across 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hans Arp work is $817.
The median Hans Arp print sells for $845 across 18 lots.
The median Hans Arp work on paper sells for $420 across 3 lots.
The median Hans Arp sculpture sells for $951 across 2 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 | 38 | $845†‡ | $9,276† | 47.4% | 2018-12-12 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $420 | $17,790 | 50% | 2020-02-28 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | $951‡ | $1,126‡ | 66.7% | 2010-01-29 |
| Photography | 2 | $210‡ | $235 | — | 2015-09-19 |
† 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) | 11 | $574–$1,079‡ | $845‡ | $1,188 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $17,790 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $9,276† |
| Prints & Editions | 2002 | $1,188 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2002 | $1,126‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2010 | $775‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $420 |
| Photography | 2015 | $235 |
| Photography | 2015 | $185‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Hans Arp worth?
Across 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hans Arp work is $817. The median Hans Arp print sells for $845 across 18 lots. The median Hans Arp work on paper sells for $420 across 3 lots. The median Hans Arp sculpture sells for $951 across 2 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 Hans Arp print?
Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hans Arp print is $845. 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 Hans Arp's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Hans Arp print is $9,276. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $9,276 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a small Hans Arp print?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Hans Arp print (small (under 50 cm)) is $845, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Hans Arp's auction record?
Hans Arp's auction record is $17,790, set in 2010.
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