> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/hans-burkhardt · updated 2026-11-03

# Hans Burkhardt (1904–1994)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 32 auction results for Hans Burkhardt at 4 houses since 2009. Over the last 24 months the median price was $444 including buyer’s premium (middle half $349–$627, n=11). The auction record is $9,375 for Lovers on the Bridge (2023, John Moran Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lovers on the Bridge | Oil on linen canvas | $9,375 | John Moran Auctioneers | Jun 2023 |
| 2 | Spring in the Canyon, 1970 | Oil on linen canvas | $9,375 | John Moran Auctioneers | Jun 2023 |
| 3 | Turbulence, 1959-60, 1904 | Oil on canvas | $7,000 | Bonhams | May 2018 |
| 4 | Aasgaardstrand, 1968 | Oil on linen canvas | $4,445 | John Moran Auctioneers | Feb 2024 |
| 5 | Wilted Flowers, 1969 | Oil on canvas | $3,492 | John Moran Auctioneers | Feb 2024 |
| 6 | Reclining Female Nude, 1983 | Wove paper | $2,880 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jun 2009 |
| 7 | Architectural composition, 1951, 1951 | Oil on canvas | $2,540 | John Moran Auctioneers | Aug 2026 |
| 8 | Figure in a Landscape, 1939 | Pencil | $2,400 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 2011 |
| 9 | Journey to the Unknown, 1969 | Oil on canvas | $1,651 | John Moran Auctioneers | Feb 2024 |
| 10 | Abstract Figural Scene, 1958 | Wove paper | $1,430 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jun 2019 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 9 | $3,492 |
| Works on paper | 14 | $609 |
| Other | 6 | $349 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 20 | $838 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 32 results from 4 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Hans Burkhardt is an American artist with 45 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $800.

A work by Hans Burkhardt sold in 2026 for $2,540, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Hans Burkhardt work worth?

Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hans Burkhardt work is $800.

The median Hans Burkhardt work on paper sells for $625 across 13 lots.

The median Hans Burkhardt painting sells for $4,445 across 5 lots.

The median Hans Burkhardt print sells for $660 across 3 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 6 | $660 | $750 | 50% | 2023-02-28 |
| Paintings | 10 | $4,445 | $9,375 | 50% | 2024-02-27 |
| Works on Paper | 22 | $625 | $2,880 | 59.1% | 2026-03-24 |

Hans Burkhardt's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (6 lots) median $660 with 50% sell-through. Paintings (10 lots) median $4,445, record $9,375. A typical Hans Burkhardt painting sells for around 6.7× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $3,492–$9,375 | $4,445 | $9,375 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $561–$1,250 | $625 | $2,880 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $9,375 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $9,375 |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $2,880 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $2,400 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $750 |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $660 |

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 Burkhardt worth?

Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hans Burkhardt work is $800. The median Hans Burkhardt work on paper sells for $625 across 13 lots. The median Hans Burkhardt painting sells for $4,445 across 5 lots. The median Hans Burkhardt print sells for $660 across 3 lots.

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

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hans Burkhardt work on paper is $625.

### What is Hans Burkhardt's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Hans Burkhardt work on paper is $2,880.

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

Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Hans Burkhardt work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $625, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

Hans Burkhardt's auction record is $9,375, set in 2023.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.