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# Hans Jaenisch (1907–1989)

Hans Jaenisch is a German artist with 60 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $1,112. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Hans Jaenisch sold in 2024 for $1,799, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Hans Jaenisch work worth?

Across 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hans Jaenisch work is $1,112.

The median Hans Jaenisch painting sells for $1,092 across 17 lots.

The median Hans Jaenisch work on paper sells for $1,166 across 8 lots.

The median Hans Jaenisch sculpture sells for $1,662 across 3 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 30 | $1,092‡ | $3,075‡ | 56.7% | 2024-12-06 |
| Works on Paper | 13 | $1,166‡ | $5,871 | 61.5% | 2019-11-29 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 5 | $1,662‡ | $2,350 | 60% | 2023-08-23 |

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

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $574–$1,011‡ | $855‡ | $1,125 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $1,092–$1,906‡ | $1,665‡ | $3,075‡ |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $1,234–$1,935‡ | $1,299‡ | $5,871 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $5,871 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $3,075‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2007 | $2,350 |
| Paintings | 2013 | $2,042‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $1,935‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $1,662‡ |

‡ 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 Jaenisch worth?

Across 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hans Jaenisch work is $1,112. The median Hans Jaenisch painting sells for $1,092 across 17 lots. The median Hans Jaenisch work on paper sells for $1,166 across 8 lots. The median Hans Jaenisch sculpture sells for $1,662 across 3 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hans Jaenisch painting is $1,092. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Hans Jaenisch's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Hans Jaenisch painting is $3,075. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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

Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hans Jaenisch work on paper is $1,166. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Hans Jaenisch's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Hans Jaenisch work on paper is $5,871.

### What is Hans Jaenisch's auction record?

Hans Jaenisch's auction record is $5,871, set in 2017.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Hans Jaenisch auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/hans-jaenisch (updated 2026-11-01).

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.