> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/hans-knesl · updated 2026-11-02

# Hans Knesl (1905–1971)

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

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.

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

| # | 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 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 5 | $406 |

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

| 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](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

## What is a Hans Knesl work 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Hans Knesl auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/hans-knesl (updated 2026-11-02).

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.