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

# Hans Canon (1829–1885)

Hans Canon is a German artist with 106 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $1,140. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Hans Canon is recorded as sold in 2026 for $11,211; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Hans Canon work worth?

Across 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hans Canon work is $1,140.

The median Hans Canon painting sells for $1,696 across 7 lots.

The median Hans Canon work on paper sells for $287 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 14 | $1,696‡ | $18,908‡ | 50% | 2024-11-28 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $287‡ | $287‡ | 50% | 2023-12-18 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $18,908‡ | $38,084 | — | 2026-03-05 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $18,908‡ |
| Paintings | 2003 | $2,757 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $287‡ |

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

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 Canon worth?

Across 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hans Canon work is $1,140. The median Hans Canon painting sells for $1,696 across 7 lots. The median Hans Canon work on paper sells for $287 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Hans Canon painting?

Based on 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hans Canon painting is $1,696. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Hans Canon's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Hans Canon painting is $18,908. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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

Hans Canon's auction record is $38,084, set in 2017.

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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 Canon auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/hans-canon (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.