Hans Osswald (b. 1919)
Hans Osswald is a Swedish artist with 12 auction lots recorded since 2017, median price $135. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Hans Osswald is recorded as sold in 2026 for $178; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Hans Osswald on OpeningBid →What is a Hans Osswald work worth?
Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hans Osswald work is $135.
The median Hans Osswald painting sells for $145 across 34 lots.
The median Hans Osswald print sells for $32 across 4 lots.
The median Hans Osswald work on paper sells for $50 across 2 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Hans Osswald paintings typically sell for $87–$302 (the middle half of 29 sold 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 | 4 | $32‡ | $37‡ | — | 2024-12-25 |
| Paintings | 34 | $145‡ | $529‡ | — | 2026-07-31 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $50‡ | $73‡ | — | 2025-07-19 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $478‡ | $529‡ | — | 2026-06-21 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Hans Osswald's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $32. Paintings (34 lots) median $145, record $529. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Hans Osswald painting sells for around 4.5× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $478.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $109–$154‡ | $127‡ | $178‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 29 | $87–$302‡ | $150‡ | $529‡ |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $529‡ |
| Paintings | 2026 | $478‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $73‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $37‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $33‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $27‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Hans Osswald worth?
Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hans Osswald work is $135. The median Hans Osswald painting sells for $145 across 34 lots. The median Hans Osswald print sells for $32 across 4 lots. The median Hans Osswald work on paper sells for $50 across 2 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Hans Osswald paintings typically sell for $87–$302 (the middle half of 29 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Hans Osswald painting?
Based on 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hans Osswald painting is $145. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Hans Osswald's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Hans Osswald painting is $529. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Hans Osswald painting?
Based on 29 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Hans Osswald painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $150, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Hans Osswald's auction record?
Hans Osswald's auction record is $302, set in 2024. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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