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# Hans Reichel (1892–1958)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 94 auction results for Hans Reichel at 20 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,241 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,217–$7,174, n=7). The auction record is $41,894 for Morgenstern (2006, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morgenstern, 1921 | Oil paint | $41,894 | Christie's | Feb 2006 |
| 2 | TROIS POISSONS (DIE BÖSEN FISCHE N°11), 1933 | Signée du monogramme et daté en haut à gauche "R | $31,060 | Artcurial | Dec 2014 |
| 3 | 1922/77, 1922 | Öl und Tuschfeder auf Malpappe | $26,175 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2006 |
| 4 | Tränendes Herz | Watercolor and gouache | $21,420 | Ketterer Kunst | May 2011 |
| 5 | Untitled, 1932 | Oil paint | $20,160 | Christie's | Nov 2022 |
| 6 | Abstrakte Komposition, 1920 | Öl auf Papier, auf Karton aufgezogen | $19,825 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2006 |
| 7 | Postkarte an Paul Klee, 1923 | Watercolour and ink on postcard | $17,985 | Galerie Kornfeld Auktionen Bern | Sep 2024 |
| 8 | COMPOSITION, 1953 | Monogrammé et daté " | $15,683 | Artcurial | Oct 2006 |
| 9 | Komposition | Aquarell (watercolour) on brownish vellum | $14,131 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2007 |
| 10 | Gefährliche Sache, Vogel und Katzenauge, 1937 | Watercolor | $14,028 | Christie's | Sep 2024 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 17 | $11,575 |
| Other | 23 | $5,875 |
| Works on paper | 37 | $4,814 |
| Prints | 5 | $899 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 62 | $5,195 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 94 results from 20 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Hans Reichel is a French artist with 114 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $5,398. 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 Reichel sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $9,115 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Hans Reichel work worth?

Across 94 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hans Reichel work is $5,398.

The median Hans Reichel work on paper sells for $4,929 across 54 lots.

The median Hans Reichel painting sells for $11,240 across 18 lots.

The median Hans Reichel print sells for $1,291 across 4 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Hans Reichel work on papers typically sell for $3,484–$8,693 (the middle half of 49 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 | 4 | $1,291 | $2,548 | — | 2024-09-10 |
| Paintings | 19 | $11,240† | $41,894 | 94.7% | 2024-06-05 |
| Works on Paper | 68 | $4,929†‡ | $31,095‡ | 79.4% | 2026-06-16 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $31,060‡ | $41,894 | — | 2014-12-02 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Hans Reichel's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $1,291. Paintings (19 lots) median $11,240, record $41,894. A typical Hans Reichel painting sells for around 8.7× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $31,060.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $4,867–$16,452† | $10,905† | $41,894 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 49 | $3,484–$8,693†‡ | $4,991†‡ | $31,095‡ |

† 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 | 2006 | $41,894 |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $31,095‡ |
| Paintings | 2014 | $31,060 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $21,420 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $2,548 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $1,683 |

‡ 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 Reichel worth?

Across 94 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hans Reichel work is $5,398. The median Hans Reichel work on paper sells for $4,929 across 54 lots. The median Hans Reichel painting sells for $11,240 across 18 lots. The median Hans Reichel print sells for $1,291 across 4 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Hans Reichel work on papers typically sell for $3,484–$8,693 (the middle half of 49 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 Reichel work on paper?

Based on 54 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hans Reichel work on paper is $4,929. 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 Reichel's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Hans Reichel work on paper is $31,095. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a Hans Reichel painting?

Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hans Reichel painting is $11,240. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Hans Reichel's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Hans Reichel painting is $41,894.

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

Based on 49 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Hans Reichel work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,991, 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 Reichel painting?

Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Hans Reichel painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $10,905, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Hans Reichel's auction record is $41,894, set in 2006.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Hans Reichel auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/hans-reichel (updated 2026-11-03).

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.