Hans Breder (1935–2017)
What is Hans Breder’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 22 auction results for Hans Breder at 5 houses since 2018. Over the last 24 months the median price was $936 including buyer’s premium (middle half $633–$1,375, n=10). The auction record is $18,900 for Hotel Principal, Oaxaca, from the series "Body/Sculptures" (2025, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hotel Principal, Oaxaca, from the series "Body/Sculptures", 2015 | Credited, titled, dated and numbered on affixed gallery label (frame backing board) | $18,900 | Christie's | Feb 2025 |
| 2 | Two works from La ventosa, 1973 | Cartes-de-visite | $11,970 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Mar 2024 |
| 3 | Two works from Coralville Studio, 1970 | Cartes-de-visite | $11,790 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Mar 2024 |
| 4 | La Ventosa, 1973 | Cartes-de-visite | $2,032 | Phillips | Mar 2023 |
| 5 | La ventosa, 1973 | Cartes-de-visite | $1,965 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Jul 2024 |
| 6 | Three works from La Ventosa, 1973 | Cartes-de-visite | $1,905 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Mar 2025 |
| 7 | La Ventosa, 1973 | Cartes-de-visite | $1,638 | Rago Arts | Oct 2024 |
| 8 | Two works from La Ventosa, 1973 | Cartes-de-visite | $1,452 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Jul 2025 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Three works from Old Man's Creek, 1971 | Cartes-de-visite | $7,560 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Mar 2024 |
| 2 | Three works from the Old Man's Creek portfolio, 1971 | Cartes-de-visite | $2,451 | Rago Arts | Oct 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 19 | $1,452 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $1,386 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 22 results from 5 houses · How we compute these figures
Hans Breder is an American artist with 38 auction lots recorded since 2018, median price $1,419. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Hans Breder sold in 2025 for $1,452, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Hans Breder on OpeningBid →What is a Hans Breder work worth?
Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hans Breder work is $1,419.
The median Hans Breder photograph sells for $1,419 across 20 lots.
The median Hans Breder sculpture sells for $1,300 across 1 lots.
The median Hans Breder print sells for $18,900 across 1 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Hans Breder photographs typically sell for $784–$1,982 (the middle half of 20 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $18,900 | $18,900 | — | 2025-02-27 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $1,300 | $1,300 | — | 2021-07-07 |
| Photography | 21 | $1,419‡ | $11,970 | 95.2% | 2025-07-31 |
‡ 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) | 20 | $784–$1,982‡ | $1,419‡ | $11,970 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $18,900 |
| Photography | 2024 | $11,970 |
| Photography | 2024 | $11,790 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $1,300 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Hans Breder worth?
Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hans Breder work is $1,419. The median Hans Breder photograph sells for $1,419 across 20 lots. The median Hans Breder sculpture sells for $1,300 across 1 lots. The median Hans Breder print sells for $18,900 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Hans Breder photographs typically sell for $784–$1,982 (the middle half of 20 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Hans Breder photograph?
Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hans Breder photograph is $1,419. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Hans Breder's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Hans Breder photograph is $11,970.
What is the average price of a small Hans Breder photograph?
Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Hans Breder photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,419, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Hans Breder's auction record?
Hans Breder's auction record is $18,900, set in 2025.
See the full Hans Breder record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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