Hans Josephsohn (1920–2012)
Hans Josephsohn is a German artist with 39 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $14,790. 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 Josephsohn sold in 2026 for $15,372, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Hans Josephsohn on OpeningBid →What is a Hans Josephsohn work worth?
Across 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hans Josephsohn work is $14,790.
The median Hans Josephsohn sculpture sells for $16,650 across 10 lots.
The median Hans Josephsohn work on paper sells for $2,333 across 4 lots.
The median Hans Josephsohn print sells for $794 across 1 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 | 1 | $794 | $794 | — | 2022-06-03 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $2,333† | $3,241† | — | 2017-11-20 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 12 | $16,650†‡ | $103,231 | 83.3% | 2025-10-24 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $10,532–$18,827†‡ | $15,416†‡ | $23,576 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $103,231 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $63,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $3,241† |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $2,756† |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $794 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Hans Josephsohn worth?
Across 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hans Josephsohn work is $14,790. The median Hans Josephsohn sculpture sells for $16,650 across 10 lots. The median Hans Josephsohn work on paper sells for $2,333 across 4 lots. The median Hans Josephsohn print sells for $794 across 1 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 Josephsohn sculpture?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hans Josephsohn sculpture is $16,650. 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 Josephsohn's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Hans Josephsohn sculpture is $103,231.
What is Hans Josephsohn's auction record?
Hans Josephsohn's auction record is $118,278, set in 2020.
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