Hans Knesl (1905–1971)
What is Hans Knesl’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 7 auction results for Hans Knesl at 1 houses since 2023. Over the last 24 months the median price was $373 including buyer’s premium (middle half $217–$404, n=6). The auction record is $2,834 for Handstand (2023, Widder Auktionen). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Handstand | Bronze | $2,834 | Widder Auktionen | Nov 2023 |
| 2 | Penguin, 1969 | Bronze 18,5 x 10 x 9 cm | $522 | Widder Auktionen | Mar 2026 |
| 3 | Frauenakt / Nude model | Bronze 19 x 8 x 6 cm | $406 | Widder Auktionen | Mar 2026 |
| 4 | Mourning woman, 1948 | Bronze 8,5 x 7,5 x 5 cm | $397 | Widder Auktionen | Sep 2026 |
| 5 | Mourning woman, 1948 | Bronze 8,5 x 7,5 x 5 cm | $348 | Widder Auktionen | Mar 2026 |
| 6 | Bathing scene | Mischtechnik/Papier 38 x 27,5 cm | $174 | Widder Auktionen | Nov 2025 |
| 7 | Girl in the garden, 1957 | Pencil/paper | $116 | Widder Auktionen | Mar 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 5 | $406 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $373 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 7 results from 1 houses · How we compute these figures
Hans Knesl is an Austrian artist with 17 auction lots recorded since 2013, median price $397.
A work by Hans Knesl sold in 2026 for $397, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hans Knesl work is $397.
The median Hans Knesl sculpture sells for $464 across 4 lots.
The median Hans Knesl work on paper sells for $116 across 1 lots.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 1 | $116 | $116 | — | 2026-03-25 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 4 | $464 | $2,834 | — | 2026-03-25 |
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $2,834 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $522 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $116 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Hans Knesl worth?
Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hans Knesl work is $397. The median Hans Knesl sculpture sells for $464 across 4 lots. The median Hans Knesl work on paper sells for $116 across 1 lots.
What is Hans Knesl's auction record?
Hans Knesl's auction record is $2,834, set in 2023.
See the full Hans Knesl record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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