Hans Rottenhammer (1564–1625)
Hans Rottenhammer is a German artist with 163 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $5,005. 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 Rottenhammer sold in 2026 for $5,752, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 90 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hans Rottenhammer work is $5,005.
The median Hans Rottenhammer painting sells for $4,139 across 48 lots.
The median Hans Rottenhammer work on paper sells for $10,869 across 13 lots.
The median Hans Rottenhammer print sells for $5,528 across 5 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Hans Rottenhammer paintings typically sell for $2,150–$5,957 (the middle half of 32 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 | 6 | $5,528† | $7,002† | 83.3% | 2018-12-14 |
| Paintings | 79 | $4,139†‡ | $450,000† | 60.8% | 2026-05-22 |
| Works on Paper | 13 | $10,869‡ | $40,000 | — | 2021-10-14 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | $3,670† | $6,982 | 66.7% | 2023-07-12 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $150,000†‡ | $450,000† | — | 2016-10-18 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Hans Rottenhammer's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (6 lots) median $5,528 with 83.3% sell-through. Paintings (79 lots) median $4,139, record $450,000. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $450,000 (buyer's premium not included). At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $150,000.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 32 | $2,150–$5,957†‡ | $3,682†‡ | $32,453 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $1,626–$56,650†‡ | $5,300†‡ | $450,000† |
† 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) | 13 | $1,818–$32,101‡ | $10,869‡ | $40,000 |
‡ 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 | 1996 | $450,000† |
| Paintings | 1996 | $150,000† |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $40,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $36,598 |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $7,002† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $6,982 |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $6,189† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $358† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Hans Rottenhammer worth?
Across 90 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hans Rottenhammer work is $5,005. The median Hans Rottenhammer painting sells for $4,139 across 48 lots. The median Hans Rottenhammer work on paper sells for $10,869 across 13 lots. The median Hans Rottenhammer print sells for $5,528 across 5 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Hans Rottenhammer paintings typically sell for $2,150–$5,957 (the middle half of 32 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 Rottenhammer painting?
Based on 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hans Rottenhammer painting is $4,139. 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 Rottenhammer's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Hans Rottenhammer painting is $450,000. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $450,000 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Hans Rottenhammer work on paper?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hans Rottenhammer work on paper is $10,869. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Hans Rottenhammer's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Hans Rottenhammer work on paper is $40,000.
What is the average price of a small Hans Rottenhammer painting?
Based on 32 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Hans Rottenhammer painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,682, 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 Rottenhammer work on paper?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Hans Rottenhammer work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $10,869, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Hans Rottenhammer's auction record?
Hans Rottenhammer's auction record is $450,000, set in 1996. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $450,000 (buyer's premium not included).
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