Hans Heysen (1877–1968)
What is Hans Heysen’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 293 auction results for Hans Heysen at 14 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $6,355 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,313–$21,096, n=45). The auction record is $424,646 for A SUMMER’S DAY (2020, Deutscher and Hackett). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A SUMMER’S DAY, c.1907 | Oil on canvas | $424,646 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jul 2020 |
| 2 | MORNING BREAK, 1922 | Watercolour on paper | $103,995 | Deutscher and Hackett | Apr 2021 |
| 3 | In the Ranges, 1877 | Pencil | $97,990 | Christie's | Apr 2006 |
| 4 | AUTUMN FLOWERS AND FRUIT, 1927 | ALSO KNOWN AS ‘SOUVENIR’ oil on canvas | $73,227 | Deutscher and Hackett | Apr 2019 |
| 5 | In the Moralana Gorge, Flinders Ranges, 1954 | Watercolour on paper | $69,330 | Deutscher and Hackett | Aug 2025 |
| 6 | In Sunset Haze, 1909 | Watercolour over pencil on paper | $64,115 | Smith & Singer | Apr 2024 |
| 7 | In the Moralana Gorge, Flinders Ranges, 1954 | Watercolour on paper | $63,824 | Deutscher and Hackett | Aug 2025 |
| 8 | PRIMROSES AND PORCELAIN, 1925 | Oil on canvas | $62,397 | Deutscher and Hackett | Nov 2020 |
| 9 | The Hillside, Glen Osmond, 1936 | Oil on canvas | $49,915 | Menzies Art Brands | Jun 2009 |
| 10 | The Hillside, Glen Osmond, 1936 | Oil on canvas | $49,915 | Menzies Art Brands | Jun 2009 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 13 | $46,485 |
| Works on paper | 124 | $10,709 |
| Other | 11 | $6,853 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 35 | $37,697 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 111 | $7,557 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 293 results from 14 houses · How we compute these figures
Hans Heysen is an Australian artist with 364 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $9,422. 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 Heysen sold in 2026 for $10,731, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Hans Heysen on OpeningBid →What is a Hans Heysen work worth?
Across 282 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hans Heysen work is $9,422.
The median Hans Heysen work on paper sells for $7,580 across 226 lots.
The median Hans Heysen painting sells for $29,740 across 31 lots.
The median Hans Heysen print sells for $45 across 1 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Hans Heysen work on papers typically sell for $3,348–$12,939 (the middle half of 195 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Hans Heysen work on papers typically sell for $18,628–$48,086 (the middle half of 29 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 | 2 | $45 | $45 | 50% | 2025-04-09 |
| Paintings | 40 | $29,740†‡ | $424,646 | 77.5% | 2026-05-19 |
| Works on Paper | 270 | $7,580†‡ | $103,995 | 83.7% | 2026-08-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 15 | $69,330†‡ | $424,646 | — | 2025-08-27 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Hans Heysen's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $45 with 50% sell-through. Paintings (40 lots) median $29,740, record $424,646. A typical Hans Heysen painting sells for around 662× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 15 lots) the median is $69,330.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $6,152–$16,879†‡ | $9,900†‡ | $32,817 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 18 | $34,281–$61,780†‡ | $46,500†‡ | $424,646 |
† 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) | 195 | $3,348–$12,939†‡ | $6,708†‡ | $36,429 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 29 | $18,628–$48,086†‡ | $30,171†‡ | $103,995 |
† 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 | 2020 | $424,646 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $352,105‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $103,995 |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $97,990 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $45 |
‡ 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 Heysen worth?
Across 282 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hans Heysen work is $9,422. The median Hans Heysen work on paper sells for $7,580 across 226 lots. The median Hans Heysen painting sells for $29,740 across 31 lots. The median Hans Heysen print sells for $45 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Hans Heysen work on papers typically sell for $3,348–$12,939 (the middle half of 195 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Hans Heysen work on papers typically sell for $18,628–$48,086 (the middle half of 29 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 Heysen work on paper?
Based on 226 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hans Heysen work on paper is $7,580. 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 Heysen's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Hans Heysen work on paper is $103,995.
What is the average price of a Hans Heysen painting?
Based on 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hans Heysen painting is $29,740. 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 Heysen's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Hans Heysen painting is $424,646.
What is the average price of a small Hans Heysen work on paper?
Based on 195 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Hans Heysen work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $6,708, 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 medium Hans Heysen work on paper?
Based on 29 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Hans Heysen work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $30,171, 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 Heysen's auction record?
Hans Heysen's auction record is $424,646, set in 2020.
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