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# Hans Hammarskiöld (1925–2012)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 50 auction results for Hans Hammarskiöld at 6 houses since 2014. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,061 including buyer’s premium (middle half $868–$1,430, n=5). The auction record is $4,313 for Hon (2022, Bukowskis). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hon, 1966 | Pigment print | $4,313 | Bukowskis | Apr 2022 |
| 2 | Hon, Niki de Saint Phalle, 1966 | Pigment print | $1,746 | Bukowskis | Apr 2022 |
| 3 | Billingsgate Fishmarket, London 1955, 1955 | Gelatinsilverfotografi | $1,677 | Bukowskis | May 2014 |
| 4 | Morgondagg på eklöv, 1952 | Silvergelatinfotografi | $1,481 | Bukowskis | Apr 2024 |
| 5 | HANS HAMMARSKIÖLD. Svanar vid Stockholms slott. | — | $1,286 | Stockholms Auktionsverk | Dec 2023 |
| 6 | Morgondagg, 1952 | Gelatinsilverfotografi på matt fotopapper | $1,190 | Bukowskis | Apr 2021 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hon, 1966 | Pigment print | $3,722 | Bukowskis | Apr 2026 |
| 2 | Spanska ridskolan, 1952 | Gelatinsilverfotografi | $2,670 | Bukowskis | Apr 2022 |
| 3 | Battersea Bridge, London, 1955, 1955 | Silvergelatinfotografi | $1,430 | Bukowskis | Apr 2025 |
| 4 | Carl Sandburg, 1959 | Silvergelatinfotografi | $1,061 | Bukowskis | Oct 2025 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 5 | $1,746 |
| Photographs | 10 | $1,125 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $1,310 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 50 results from 6 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Hans Hammarskiöld is an artist with 73 auction lots recorded since 2013, median price $846. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Hans Hammarskiöld sold in 2026 for $3,722, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Hans Hammarskiöld work worth?

Across 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hans Hammarskiöld work is $846.

The median Hans Hammarskiöld photograph sells for $904 across 34 lots.

The median Hans Hammarskiöld print sells for $3,722 across 5 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Hans Hammarskiöld photographs typically sell for $608–$1,443 (the middle half of 20 sold lots).

Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 8 | $3,722 | $4,313 | 62.5% | 2026-04-21 |
| Photography | 51 | $904‡ | $2,670 | 66.7% | 2026-04-12 |

‡ 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 | $608–$1,443‡ | $1,000‡ | $2,670 |

‡ 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 | 2022 | $4,313 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $3,722 |
| Photography | 2022 | $2,670 |
| Photography | 2025 | $2,293‡ |

‡ 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 Hammarskiöld worth?

Across 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hans Hammarskiöld work is $846. The median Hans Hammarskiöld photograph sells for $904 across 34 lots. The median Hans Hammarskiöld print sells for $3,722 across 5 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Hans Hammarskiöld photographs typically sell for $608–$1,443 (the middle half of 20 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is the average price of a Hans Hammarskiöld photograph?

Based on 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hans Hammarskiöld photograph is $904. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Hans Hammarskiöld's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Hans Hammarskiöld photograph is $2,670.

### What is the average price of a small Hans Hammarskiöld photograph?

Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Hans Hammarskiöld photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Hans Hammarskiöld's auction record is $4,313, set in 2022.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Hans Hammarskiöld auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/hans-hammarskiold (updated 2026-11-01).

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.