> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/hans-arp · updated 2026-11-02

# Hans Arp (1886–1966)

## What is Hans Arp’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 538 auction results for Hans Arp at 39 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,304 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,199–$47,645, n=33). The auction record is $5,174,000 for Ptolémée III (2023, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ptolémée III, 1961 | Bronze | $5,174,000 | Sotheby's | Apr 2023 |
| 2 | L'O et l'U de l'oiseau, 1928 | Painted wood | $3,763,246 | Sotheby's | Mar 2022 |
| 3 | La femme amphore, 1929 | Painted wood relief in the artist's painted frame | $3,089,750 | Christie's | Jun 2014 |
| 4 | Colonne de rêve, 1958 | Top: limestone; base: polished bronze | $2,393,000 | Christie's | Nov 2007 |
| 5 | Sculpture de silence, Corneille, 1964 | Sculpture de silence, Corneille | $1,472,000 | Christie's | Nov 2005 |
| 6 | Homme-moustaches, 1925 | Oil paint | $1,178,500 | Christie's | May 2011 |
| 7 | Entité ailée, 1961 | Bronze | $1,145,000 | Christie's | Nov 2013 |
| 8 | Cravates et tête, 1927 | Painting | $1,131,255 | Christie's | Jun 2004 |
| 9 | S'accroupissant, 1960 | Marble | $1,082,500 | Christie's | Nov 2012 |
| 10 | Construction: balcon II, 1928 | Painted and cut-out board in the artist's frame; with the artist's label on the reverse | $995,932 | Christie's | Feb 2006 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 11 | $122,500 |
| Sculpture | 99 | $50,791 |
| Other | 98 | $8,860 |
| Works on paper | 31 | $5,589 |
| Prints | 132 | $1,680 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 99 | $18,097 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 18 | $13,500 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 221 | $2,515 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 538 results from 39 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Hans Arp is a French artist with 603 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $1,995. 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 2026 for a hammer price of $2,100 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Hans Arp work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Hans Arp work worth?

Across 532 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hans Arp work is $1,995.

The median Hans Arp print sells for $1,130 across 258 lots.

The median Hans Arp sculpture sells for $77,220 across 120 lots.

The median Hans Arp work on paper sells for $5,621 across 46 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Hans Arp prints typically sell for $550–$2,040 (the middle half of 158 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Hans Arp prints typically sell for $605–$1,690 (the middle half of 91 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 | 268 | $1,130†‡ | $197,246 | 96.3% | 2026-06-30 |
| Paintings | 15 | $74,712† | $3.8M | — | 2023-06-05 |
| Works on Paper | 50 | $5,621†‡ | $995,932 | 92% | 2026-05-28 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 122 | $77,220† | $5.2M | — | 2026-03-06 |
| Photography | 1 | $430,200 | $430,200 | — | 2025-11-20 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 67 | $301,625 | $5.2M | — | 2026-03-06 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Hans Arp's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (268 lots) median $1,130 with 96.3% sell-through. Paintings (15 lots) median $74,712, record $3,763,246. A typical Hans Arp painting sells for around 66× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 67 lots) the median is $301,625.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 158 | $550–$2,040†‡ | $1,139†‡ | $197,246 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 91 | $605–$1,690† | $1,107† | $12,708 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $920–$122,500 | $65,087 | $340,235 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $71,286–$461,135† | $74,712† | $3.8M |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 32 | $133–$10,418†‡ | $4,549†‡ | $36,271 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $215–$16,905† | $5,589† | $995,932 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 63 | $8,873–$60,575† | $25,000† | $986,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 39 | $129,086–$548,407 | $228,986 | $2.4M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $255,500–$1.1M | $712,000 | $3.1M |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $5.2M |
| Paintings | 2022 | $3.8M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2014 | $3.1M |
| Paintings | 2011 | $1.2M |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $995,932 |
| Photography | 2025 | $430,200 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $197,246 |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $111,787 |

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 Hans Arp worth?

Across 532 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hans Arp work is $1,995. The median Hans Arp print sells for $1,130 across 258 lots. The median Hans Arp sculpture sells for $77,220 across 120 lots. The median Hans Arp work on paper sells for $5,621 across 46 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Hans Arp prints typically sell for $550–$2,040 (the middle half of 158 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Hans Arp prints typically sell for $605–$1,690 (the middle half of 91 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 Hans Arp print?

Based on 258 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hans Arp print is $1,130. 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 $197,246.

### What is the average price of a Hans Arp sculpture?

Based on 120 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hans Arp sculpture is $77,220. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Hans Arp's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Hans Arp sculpture is $5,174,000.

### What is the average price of a Hans Arp work on paper?

Based on 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hans Arp work on paper is $5,621. 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 work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Hans Arp work on paper is $995,932.

### What is the average price of a small Hans Arp print?

Based on 158 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Hans Arp print (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,139, 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 medium Hans Arp print?

Based on 91 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Hans Arp print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,107, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Hans Arp's auction record?

Hans Arp's auction record is $5,174,000, set in 2023.

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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, “Hans Arp auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/hans-arp (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.