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# Hans Poelzig (1869–1936)

Hans Poelzig is an artist with 141 auction lots recorded since 2011, median price $2,449. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Hans Poelzig is recorded as sold in 2020 for $4,479; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Hans Poelzig work worth?

Across 104 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hans Poelzig work is $2,449.

The median Hans Poelzig work on paper sells for $2,449 across 75 lots.

The median Hans Poelzig photograph sells for $1,225 across 7 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Hans Poelzig work on papers typically sell for $1,293–$4,082 (the middle half of 73 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 103 | $2,449‡ | $39,460‡ | 72.8% | 2026-06-06 |
| Photography | 9 | $1,225‡ | $4,899‡ | 77.8% | 2014-05-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $33,337‡ | $46,264‡ | — | 2014-05-30 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 73 | $1,293–$4,082‡ | $2,449‡ | $39,460‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $612–$2,789‡ | $1,225‡ | $4,899‡ |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $39,460‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $34,017‡ |
| Photography | 2014 | $4,899‡ |
| Photography | 2014 | $3,266‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Poelzig worth?

Across 104 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hans Poelzig work is $2,449. The median Hans Poelzig work on paper sells for $2,449 across 75 lots. The median Hans Poelzig photograph sells for $1,225 across 7 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Hans Poelzig work on papers typically sell for $1,293–$4,082 (the middle half of 73 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Hans Poelzig work on paper?

Based on 75 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hans Poelzig work on paper is $2,449. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Hans Poelzig's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Hans Poelzig work on paper is $39,460. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a small Hans Poelzig work on paper?

Based on 73 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Hans Poelzig work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,449, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Hans Poelzig's auction record?

Hans Poelzig's auction record is $46,264, set in 2014. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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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 Poelzig auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/hans-poelzig (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.