Hans Purrmann (1880–1966)
What is Hans Purrmann’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 160 auction results for Hans Purrmann at 18 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $54,126 including buyer’s premium (middle half $37,679–$65,693, n=7). The auction record is $198,492 for Das Hesse-Zimmer in der Casa Camuzzi (2021, Galerie Kornfeld Auktionen Bern). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Das Hesse-Zimmer in der Casa Camuzzi, 1950 | Oil on canvas | $198,492 | Galerie Kornfeld Auktionen Bern | Sep 2021 |
| 2 | Landschaft bei Beilstein, 1915 | Painting | $183,669 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Nov 2015 |
| 3 | Küstenlandschaft bei Lacco Ameno, Ischia, 1956 | Painting | $159,013 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | May 2019 |
| 4 | Palmen am Hafen, Porto d'Ischia, 1921 | Oil paint | $142,999 | Christie's | Feb 2004 |
| 5 | Stillleben mit Früchten und Krug, 1950 | Oil on canvas | $133,853 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2021 |
| 6 | Anemonen in Glasvase, 1938 | Oil on canvas | $128,658 | Koller Auktionen | Jun 2020 |
| 7 | Modell im Atelier Matisse (Bibelacca), 1908 | Öl auf Leinwand | $121,706 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2007 |
| 8 | Hafen von Porto d'Ischia, 1958 | Oil on canvas | $115,936 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2025 |
| 9 | Der Hafen von Porto d'Ischia, 1955 | Oil on canvas | $113,430 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2016 |
| 10 | Landschaft mit Palme, 1912 | Painting | $105,639 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Nov 2018 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 63 | $44,558 |
| Works on paper | 12 | $8,448 |
| Other | 7 | $7,436 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 54 | $50,081 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 29 | $17,384 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 160 results from 18 houses · How we compute these figures
Hans Purrmann is a German artist with 236 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $15,676. 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 Purrmann sold in 2026 for $56,211, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Hans Purrmann on OpeningBid →What is a Hans Purrmann work worth?
Across 160 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hans Purrmann work is $15,676.
The median Hans Purrmann painting sells for $42,918 across 86 lots.
The median Hans Purrmann work on paper sells for $5,963 across 33 lots.
The median Hans Purrmann print sells for $503 across 30 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Hans Purrmann paintings typically sell for $33,138–$81,366 (the middle half of 63 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Hans Purrmann paintings typically sell for $12,240–$50,432 (the middle half of 23 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 41 | $503†‡ | $2,500 | 73.2% | 2025-05-31 |
| Paintings | 115 | $42,918†‡ | $198,492 | 74.8% | 2026-06-19 |
| Works on Paper | 46 | $5,963†‡ | $75,713 | 71.7% | 2025-11-06 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 4 | $6,055‡ | $6,661‡ | — | 2016-11-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 13 | $121,706‡ | $198,492 | — | 2025-06-07 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Hans Purrmann's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (41 lots) median $503 with 73.2% sell-through. Paintings (115 lots) median $42,918, record $198,492. A typical Hans Purrmann painting sells for around 85× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 13 lots) the median is $121,706.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 22 | $361–$856‡ | $641‡ | $2,500 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 23 | $12,240–$50,432†‡ | $27,312†‡ | $71,004 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 63 | $33,138–$81,366†‡ | $49,320†‡ | $198,492 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $1,816–$6,274†‡ | $2,699†‡ | $48,333 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $6,803–$11,772‡ | $8,448‡ | $75,713 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $198,492 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $183,669 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $75,713 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $48,333 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2016 | $6,661‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2015 | $6,559‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 1995 | $2,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $2,178‡ |
‡ 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 Purrmann worth?
Across 160 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hans Purrmann work is $15,676. The median Hans Purrmann painting sells for $42,918 across 86 lots. The median Hans Purrmann work on paper sells for $5,963 across 33 lots. The median Hans Purrmann print sells for $503 across 30 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Hans Purrmann paintings typically sell for $33,138–$81,366 (the middle half of 63 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Hans Purrmann paintings typically sell for $12,240–$50,432 (the middle half of 23 sold 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 Purrmann painting?
Based on 86 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hans Purrmann painting is $42,918. 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 Purrmann's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Hans Purrmann painting is $198,492.
What is the average price of a Hans Purrmann work on paper?
Based on 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hans Purrmann work on paper is $5,963. 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 Purrmann's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Hans Purrmann work on paper is $75,713.
What is the average price of a Hans Purrmann print?
Based on 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hans Purrmann print is $503. 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 Purrmann's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Hans Purrmann print is $2,500.
What is the average price of a medium Hans Purrmann painting?
Based on 63 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Hans Purrmann painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $49,320, 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 the average price of a small Hans Purrmann painting?
Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Hans Purrmann painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $27,312, 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 Purrmann's auction record?
Hans Purrmann's auction record is $198,492, set in 2021.
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