Hans Schwarz
Hans Schwarz is a German artist with 42 auction lots recorded since 2011, median price $325. 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 Schwarz sold in 2026 for $531, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Hans Schwarz on OpeningBid →What is a Hans Schwarz work worth?
Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hans Schwarz work is $325.
The median Hans Schwarz work on paper sells for $167 across 16 lots.
The median Hans Schwarz painting sells for $395 across 9 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 | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 13 | $395† | $3,544† | 69.2% | 2024-02-22 |
| Works on Paper | 20 | $167†‡ | $872 | 80% | 2026-06-02 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $342–$907 | $395 | $1,664 |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $108–$531†‡ | $167†‡ | $872 |
† 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 | 2012 | $3,544† |
| Paintings | 2012 | $1,664 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $872 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $719† |
† 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 Schwarz worth?
Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hans Schwarz work is $325. The median Hans Schwarz work on paper sells for $167 across 16 lots. The median Hans Schwarz painting sells for $395 across 9 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 Schwarz work on paper?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hans Schwarz work on paper is $167. 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 Schwarz's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Hans Schwarz work on paper is $872.
What is the average price of a Hans Schwarz painting?
Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hans Schwarz painting is $395. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Hans Schwarz's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Hans Schwarz painting is $3,544. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $3,544 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a medium Hans Schwarz work on paper?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Hans Schwarz work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $167, 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 Schwarz's auction record?
Hans Schwarz's auction record is $3,544, set in 2012. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $3,544 (buyer's premium not included).
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