Hans Holbein the Younger (1497–1543)
Hans Holbein the Younger is a German artist with 54 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $1,500. 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 Holbein the Younger sold in 2026 for $3,365, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hans Holbein the Younger work is $1,500.
The median Hans Holbein the Younger print sells for $1,612 across 14 lots.
The median Hans Holbein the Younger painting sells for $2,236 across 13 lots.
The median Hans Holbein the Younger work on paper sells for $1,140 across 4 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 | 19 | $1,612‡ | $2,625‡ | 73.7% | 2022-03-30 |
| Paintings | 13 | $2,236†‡ | $27,500 | — | 2025-06-11 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $1,140 | $1,500 | — | 2013-01-29 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $5,917†‡ | $10,526† | — | 2021-06-10 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Hans Holbein the Younger's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (19 lots) median $1,612 with 73.7% sell-through. Paintings (13 lots) median $2,236, record $27,500.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $928–$1,790‡ | $1,411‡ | $2,000 |
‡ 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) | 8 | $2,088–$8,802‡ | $2,420‡ | $27,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $618–$4,158†‡ | $1,046†‡ | $20,608‡ |
† 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 | 2019 | $27,500 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $20,608‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2018 | $10,526† |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $2,625‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $2,625‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2003 | $1,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2003 | $1,500 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $1,307‡ |
† 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 Holbein the Younger worth?
Across 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hans Holbein the Younger work is $1,500. The median Hans Holbein the Younger print sells for $1,612 across 14 lots. The median Hans Holbein the Younger painting sells for $2,236 across 13 lots. The median Hans Holbein the Younger work on paper sells for $1,140 across 4 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 Holbein the Younger print?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hans Holbein the Younger print is $1,612. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Hans Holbein the Younger's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Hans Holbein the Younger print is $2,625. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Hans Holbein the Younger painting?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hans Holbein the Younger painting is $2,236. 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 Holbein the Younger's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Hans Holbein the Younger painting is $27,500.
What is the average price of a small Hans Holbein the Younger print?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Hans Holbein the Younger print (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,411, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Hans Holbein the Younger's auction record?
Hans Holbein the Younger's auction record is $27,500, set in 2019.
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