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# Hans Heysen (1877–1968)

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

As of 3 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.

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

| # | 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 | Primroses and Porcelain, 1925 | Oil on canvas | $64,291 | Deutscher and Hackett | Nov 2020 |
| 7 | In Sunset Haze, 1909 | Watercolour over pencil on paper | $64,115 | Smith & Singer | Apr 2024 |
| 8 | In the Moralana Gorge, Flinders Ranges, 1954 | Watercolour on paper | $63,824 | Deutscher and Hackett | Aug 2025 |
| 9 | PRIMROSES AND PORCELAIN, 1925 | Oil on canvas | $62,397 | Deutscher and Hackett | Nov 2020 |
| 10 | The Hillside, Glen Osmond, 1936 | Oil on canvas | $49,915 | Menzies Art Brands | Jun 2009 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 16 | $42,121 |
| Works on paper | 131 | $9,963 |
| Other | 11 | $6,853 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 38 | $38,837 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 117 | $7,557 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 293 results from 14 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Hans Heysen is an Australian artist with 367 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $9,463. 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.

## What is a Hans Heysen work worth?

Across 282 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hans Heysen work is $9,463.

The median Hans Heysen work on paper sells for $7,888 across 226 lots.

The median Hans Heysen painting sells for $32,817 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 | $32,817†‡ | $424,646 | 77.5% | 2026-05-19 |
| Works on Paper | 270 | $7,888†‡ | $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 $32,817, record $424,646. A typical Hans Heysen painting sells for around 730× 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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 $9,463. The median Hans Heysen work on paper sells for $7,888 across 226 lots. The median Hans Heysen painting sells for $32,817 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 $7,888. 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 $32,817. 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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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Hans Heysen auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/hans-heysen (updated 2026-11-03).

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.