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# Hans Hartung (1904–1989)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 1,712 auction results for Hans Hartung at 95 houses since 1989. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,831 including buyer’s premium (middle half $845–$82,094, n=129). The auction record is $3,180,252 for T1956-13 (2017, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | T1956-13, 1956 | Oil on canvas | $3,180,252 | Sotheby's | Dec 2017 |
| 2 | T1934-2 - 1934, 1934 | Huile sur toile | $2,264,107 | Artcurial | Dec 2020 |
| 3 | T-1956-8, 1956 | Oil on canvas | $1,775,338 | Sotheby's | Jun 2018 |
| 4 | T1952-1, 1952 | Oil paint | $1,681,103 | Sotheby's | Oct 2022 |
| 5 | T1949-23, 1949 | Huile sur toile | $1,513,088 | Christie's | Oct 2020 |
| 6 | T1948-43, 1948 | Huile sur toile | $1,144,639 | Christie's | Oct 2019 |
| 7 | T1953-5, 1953 | Oil paint | $1,128,904 | Sotheby's | Oct 2023 |
| 8 | T 1955-9, 1955 | Huile sur toile | $1,059,914 | Christie's | Jun 2018 |
| 9 | T1951-5, 1951 | Huile sur toile | $1,028,986 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Dec 2024 |
| 10 | Peinture T55-2, 1955 | Oil paint | $928,755 | Christie's | Jun 2019 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 293 | $114,279 |
| Works on paper | 173 | $38,548 |
| Other | 146 | $18,196 |
| Prints | 424 | $988 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 110 | $221,396 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 181 | $2,948 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 632 | $2,432 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 1,712 results from 95 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Hans Hartung is a French artist with 2,228 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $1,855. 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 $487,400, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

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## What is a Hans Hartung work worth?

Across 1,680 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hans Hartung work is $1,855.

The median Hans Hartung print sells for $832 across 851 lots.

The median Hans Hartung painting sells for $105,327 across 316 lots.

The median Hans Hartung work on paper sells for $35,270 across 230 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Hans Hartung prints typically sell for $547–$1,368 (the middle half of 600 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Hans Hartung prints typically sell for $453–$1,382 (the middle half of 181 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 | 997 | $832†‡ | $9,270 | 85.4% | 2026-10-17 |
| Paintings | 354 | $105,327†‡ | $3.2M | 89.3% | 2026-09-29 |
| Works on Paper | 262 | $35,270†‡ | $219,704 | 87.8% | 2026-10-23 |
| Photography | 13 | $1,415†‡ | $61,822 | 92.3% | 2026-04-24 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 210 | $208,470†‡ | $3.2M | — | 2026-10-24 |

† 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 (997 lots) median $832 with 85.4% sell-through. Paintings (354 lots) median $105,327, record $3,180,252. A typical Hans Hartung painting sells for around 127× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 210 lots) the median is $208,470.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 181 | $453–$1,382†‡ | $689†‡ | $7,816‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 600 | $547–$1,368†‡ | $845†‡ | $9,270 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $1,313–$3,022 | $2,042 | $7,046 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 26 | $19,980–$85,036†‡ | $27,107†‡ | $401,558 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 172 | $53,014–$135,926†‡ | $84,578†‡ | $1.1M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 94 | $142,806–$314,036†‡ | $224,904†‡ | $3.2M |

† 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) | 67 | $8,086–$31,115†‡ | $14,406†‡ | $177,979 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 132 | $27,444–$60,113†‡ | $40,883†‡ | $160,195 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $737–$1,744‡ | $1,465‡ | $4,810‡ |

‡ 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 | 2017 | $3.2M |
| Paintings | 2020 | $2.3M |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $219,704 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $177,979 |
| Photography | 2007 | $61,822 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $9,270 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $7,816‡ |
| Photography | 2010 | $4,810‡ |

‡ 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 Hartung worth?

Across 1,680 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hans Hartung work is $1,855. The median Hans Hartung print sells for $832 across 851 lots. The median Hans Hartung painting sells for $105,327 across 316 lots. The median Hans Hartung work on paper sells for $35,270 across 230 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Hans Hartung prints typically sell for $547–$1,368 (the middle half of 600 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Hans Hartung prints typically sell for $453–$1,382 (the middle half of 181 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 851 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hans Hartung print is $832. 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 $9,270.

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

Based on 316 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hans Hartung painting is $105,327. 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 $3,180,252.

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

Based on 230 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hans Hartung work on paper is $35,270. 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 $219,704.

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

Based on 600 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Hans Hartung print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $845, 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 181 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Hans Hartung print (small (under 50 cm)) is $689, 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 $3,180,252, 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 Hartung auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/hans-hartung (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.