Hans Namuth (1915–1990)
Hans Namuth is an American artist with 42 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $836. 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 Namuth sold in 2026 for $9,675, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Hans Namuth on OpeningBid →What is a Hans Namuth work worth?
Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hans Namuth work is $836.
The median Hans Namuth photograph sells for $976 across 17 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photography | 26 | $976†‡ | $9,675 | 65.4% | 2026-10-08 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $424–$4,000†‡ | $696†‡ | $9,675 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2026 | $9,675 |
| Photography | 2006 | $8,440 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Hans Namuth worth?
Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hans Namuth work is $836. The median Hans Namuth photograph sells for $976 across 17 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 Namuth photograph?
Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hans Namuth photograph is $976. 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 Namuth's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Hans Namuth photograph is $9,675.
What is the average price of a small Hans Namuth photograph?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Hans Namuth photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $696, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Namuth's auction record?
Hans Namuth's auction record is $9,675, set in 2026.
See the full Hans Namuth record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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