Hans Hartung (1904–1989)
Hans Hartung is a German-French artist with 323 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $3,005. 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 Hartung sold in 2026 for $32,309, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Hans Hartung on OpeningBid →What is a Hans Hartung work worth?
Across 209 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hans Hartung work is $3,005.
The median Hans Hartung print sells for $643 across 106 lots.
The median Hans Hartung work on paper sells for $36,299 across 50 lots.
The median Hans Hartung painting sells for $89,085 across 41 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Hans Hartung prints typically sell for $378–$1,016 (the middle half of 61 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Hans Hartung prints typically sell for $363–$938 (the middle half of 35 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 | 187 | $643†‡ | $4,790† | 56.7% | 2026-06-08 |
| Paintings | 47 | $89,085†‡ | $602,014 | 87.2% | 2026-05-26 |
| Works on Paper | 52 | $36,299†‡ | $77,586 | 96.2% | 2026-06-10 |
| Photography | 3 | $4,477‡ | $8,847 | 66.7% | 2024-06-19 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 19 | $168,053† | $776,798 | — | 2026-04-16 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Hans Hartung's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (187 lots) median $643 with 56.7% sell-through. Paintings (47 lots) median $89,085, record $602,014. A typical Hans Hartung painting sells for around 139× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 19 lots) the median is $168,053.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 35 | $363–$938†‡ | $664†‡ | $4,420 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 61 | $378–$1,016†‡ | $627†‡ | $4,790† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 21 | $73,389–$116,240†‡ | $84,026†‡ | $195,523 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 15 | $89,712–$195,111 | $120,403 | $602,014 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $9,847–$31,498†‡ | $14,363†‡ | $58,794 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 32 | $34,712–$57,703‡ | $45,763‡ | $77,586 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $602,014 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $275,206 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $77,586 |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $76,388 |
| Photography | 2006 | $8,847 |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $4,790† |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $4,420 |
| Photography | 2024 | $107‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Hans Hartung worth?
Across 209 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hans Hartung work is $3,005. The median Hans Hartung print sells for $643 across 106 lots. The median Hans Hartung work on paper sells for $36,299 across 50 lots. The median Hans Hartung painting sells for $89,085 across 41 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Hans Hartung prints typically sell for $378–$1,016 (the middle half of 61 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Hans Hartung prints typically sell for $363–$938 (the middle half of 35 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 Hartung print?
Based on 106 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hans Hartung print is $643. 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 Hans Hartung's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Hans Hartung print is $4,790. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $4,790 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Hans Hartung work on paper?
Based on 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hans Hartung work on paper is $36,299. 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 Hans Hartung's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Hans Hartung work on paper is $77,586.
What is the average price of a Hans Hartung painting?
Based on 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hans Hartung painting is $89,085. 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 Hans Hartung's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Hans Hartung painting is $602,014.
What is the average price of a medium Hans Hartung print?
Based on 61 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Hans Hartung print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $627, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 small Hans Hartung print?
Based on 35 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Hans Hartung print (small (under 50 cm)) is $664, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Hans Hartung's auction record?
Hans Hartung's auction record is $776,798, set in 2024.
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