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# Hans Fronius (1903–1988)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 484 auction results for Hans Fronius at 8 houses since 2008. Over the last 24 months the median price was $170 including buyer’s premium (middle half $114–$227, n=37). The auction record is $26,823 for New York, Negro (2013, im Kinsky Auktionshaus). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York, Negro, 1980 | Oil on board | $26,823 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Nov 2013 |
| 2 | Tower Bridge, 1982 | Öl auf Hartfaserplatte | $15,093 | Ketterer Kunst | Apr 2008 |
| 3 | Lissabon, oil on canvas, 1985 | Oil on canvas | $14,351 | Dorotheum | Mar 2021 |
| 4 | Abendlandschaft, 1983 | Öl auf Platte | $12,144 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Mar 2012 |
| 5 | Untitled, 1972 | — | $11,736 | Dorotheum | Jun 2021 |
| 6 | Istanbul - Galatabrücke | Oil on fibreboard | $10,876 | Ketterer Kunst | May 2011 |
| 7 | Parisian city view, 1955 | Oil on canvas | $10,526 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Jun 2020 |
| 8 | Mann auf dem Holzpferd, 1987 | Öl auf Leinwand | $10,480 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Feb 2018 |
| 9 | Riding death, 1987 | Oil on canvas on hardboard | $10,480 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Feb 2018 |
| 10 | Toledo, 1974 | Oil on canvas | $9,774 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Jun 2017 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 27 | $6,015 |
| Other | 63 | $632 |
| Prints | 41 | $114 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 61 | $4,350 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 39 | $171 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 484 results from 8 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Hans Fronius is an Austrian artist with 879 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $274. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Hans Fronius is recorded as sold in 2026 for $402; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**4 Hans Fronius works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Hans Fronius work worth?

Across 414 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hans Fronius work is $274.

The median Hans Fronius painting sells for $6,015 across 18 lots.

The median Hans Fronius print sells for $174 across 14 lots.

The median Hans Fronius work on paper sells for $601 across 5 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 | 15 | $174‡ | $2,424‡ | 93.3% | 2026-04-28 |
| Paintings | 21 | $6,015 | $15,093 | 85.7% | 2022-12-08 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $601 | $3,308 | — | 2026-03-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 25 | $10,480‡ | $26,823 | — | 2024-12-18 |

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

Hans Fronius's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (15 lots) median $174 with 93.3% sell-through. Paintings (21 lots) median $6,015, record $15,093. A typical Hans Fronius painting sells for around 35× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 25 lots) the median is $10,480.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $120–$290‡ | $174‡ | $502 |

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

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $4,812–$8,395 | $6,015 | $10,876 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2008 | $15,093 |
| Paintings | 2011 | $10,876 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $3,308 |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $2,424‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $1,293‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $752 |

‡ 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 Fronius worth?

Across 414 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hans Fronius work is $274. The median Hans Fronius painting sells for $6,015 across 18 lots. The median Hans Fronius print sells for $174 across 14 lots. The median Hans Fronius work on paper sells for $601 across 5 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hans Fronius painting is $6,015.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Hans Fronius painting is $15,093.

### What is the average price of a Hans Fronius print?

Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hans Fronius print is $174. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Hans Fronius's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Hans Fronius print is $2,424. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a medium Hans Fronius painting?

Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Hans Fronius painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $6,015, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a medium Hans Fronius print?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Hans Fronius print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $174, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Hans Fronius's auction record is $26,823, set in 2013.

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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 Fronius auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/hans-fronius (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.