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# Hans Gustav Burkhardt (1904–1994)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 58 auction results for Hans Gustav Burkhardt at 9 houses since 2000. Over the last 24 months the median price was $540 including buyer’s premium (middle half $320–$794, n=10). The auction record is $40,000 for Shangrila (2015, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shangrila, 1970 | Painting | $40,000 | Bonhams | Mar 2015 |
| 2 | Interior, 1951 | Painting | $23,750 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Sep 2018 |
| 3 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1960 | Painting | $15,000 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Oct 2014 |
| 4 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1955 | Painting | $12,500 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Feb 2018 |
| 5 | My L.A., 1938 | Painting | $11,875 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Feb 2016 |
| 6 | Night Sounds in the Sierra, 1958 | Painting | $11,875 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Jun 2018 |
| 7 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1965 | Painting | $11,250 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | May 2019 |
| 8 | Abstract Still Life, 1947 | Painting | $10,625 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Feb 2019 |
| 9 | War, 1946 | Painting | $10,625 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Feb 2022 |
| 10 | Artist Studios, 1970 | Painting | $10,000 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Sep 2018 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 22 | $8,200 |
| Works on paper | 22 | $1,058 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $3,750 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 38 | $2,125 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 58 results from 9 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Hans Gustav Burkhardt is an American artist with 74 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $2,000. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Hans Gustav Burkhardt sold in 2025 for $5,100, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Hans Gustav Burkhardt work worth?

Across 51 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hans Gustav Burkhardt work is $2,000.

The median Hans Gustav Burkhardt work on paper sells for $1,265 across 25 lots.

The median Hans Gustav Burkhardt painting sells for $8,200 across 22 lots.

The median Hans Gustav Burkhardt print sells for $750 across 3 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Hans Gustav Burkhardt work on papers typically sell for $500–$2,250 (the middle half of 21 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 | 4 | $750 | $1,188 | 75% | 2017-03-05 |
| Paintings | 28 | $8,200‡ | $40,000 | 78.6% | 2026-03-19 |
| Works on Paper | 39 | $1,265 | $5,625 | 64.1% | 2025-11-19 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $23,750 | $40,000 | — | 2018-09-30 |

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

Hans Gustav Burkhardt's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $750 with 75% sell-through. Paintings (28 lots) median $8,200, record $40,000. A typical Hans Gustav Burkhardt painting sells for around 11× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $23,750.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $1,912–$3,750‡ | $3,750‡ | $8,825 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $5,050–$11,562 | $10,000 | $23,750 |

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

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 21 | $500–$2,250 | $1,265 | $5,625 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2015 | $40,000 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $23,750 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $5,625 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $4,375 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $1,188 |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $750 |

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 Gustav Burkhardt worth?

Across 51 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hans Gustav Burkhardt work is $2,000. The median Hans Gustav Burkhardt work on paper sells for $1,265 across 25 lots. The median Hans Gustav Burkhardt painting sells for $8,200 across 22 lots. The median Hans Gustav Burkhardt print sells for $750 across 3 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Hans Gustav Burkhardt work on papers typically sell for $500–$2,250 (the middle half of 21 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Based on 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hans Gustav Burkhardt work on paper is $1,265.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Hans Gustav Burkhardt work on paper is $5,625.

### What is the average price of a Hans Gustav Burkhardt painting?

Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hans Gustav Burkhardt painting is $8,200. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Hans Gustav Burkhardt's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Hans Gustav Burkhardt painting is $40,000.

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

Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Hans Gustav Burkhardt work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,265, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Hans Gustav Burkhardt painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $10,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

Hans Gustav Burkhardt's auction record is $40,000, set in 2015.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 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.