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# Hans Staudacher (1923–2023)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 1,177 auction results for Hans Staudacher at 16 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,261 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,608–$3,308, n=84). The auction record is $75,186 for Raum zum Träumen (2019, im Kinsky Auktionshaus). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Raum zum Träumen, 1984 | Oil on canvas; unframed | $75,186 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Jun 2019 |
| 2 | “Mein Malen ist 1 Lebens=Vollzug”, oil on canvas, 1994 | Oil on canvas | $58,886 | Dorotheum | May 2023 |
| 3 | Der Friede auf Erden, mixed media with oil on canvas, 1975 | Mixed media | $57,126 | Dorotheum | Jun 2021 |
| 4 | "Zeichen", 1989/90 | Oil on canvas; framed | $52,964 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Dec 2022 |
| 5 | Untitled (Diptych), 1959 | Oil on wrapping paper on board | $52,630 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Mar 2015 |
| 6 | o.T., 1990/91 | Öl auf Leinwand | $52,060 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Mar 2012 |
| 7 | Pegasus, oil and mixed media on hardboard, 1923 | Mixed media | $48,588 | Dorotheum | Nov 2020 |
| 8 | "Fahrt ins Blaue", 1986-89 | Oil on canvas; unframed | $39,065 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Jul 2021 |
| 9 | Untitled (oil on panel), 1957 | Oil on panel; framed | $38,930 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Apr 2022 |
| 10 | o.T., 1984 | Mischtechnik auf Leinwand | $38,135 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Apr 2012 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 97 | $20,991 |
| Other | 172 | $3,801 |
| Works on paper | 206 | $3,308 |
| Prints | 48 | $872 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 56 | $28,268 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 326 | $3,842 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 71 | $2,256 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 1,177 results from 16 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Hans Staudacher is an Austrian artist with 1,253 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $2,968. 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 Staudacher sold in 2026 for $5,373, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**4 Hans Staudacher works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Hans Staudacher work worth?

Across 1,033 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hans Staudacher work is $2,968.

The median Hans Staudacher work on paper sells for $3,759 across 138 lots.

The median Hans Staudacher painting sells for $15,037 across 55 lots.

The median Hans Staudacher print sells for $808 across 13 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Hans Staudacher work on papers typically sell for $3,007–$5,714 (the middle half of 111 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Hans Staudacher paintings typically sell for $8,270–$17,888 (the middle half of 41 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 | 14 | $808‡ | $3,007 | 92.9% | 2026-10-06 |
| Paintings | 58 | $15,037‡ | $75,186 | 94.8% | 2026-06-13 |
| Works on Paper | 144 | $3,759†‡ | $10,526 | 95.8% | 2026-06-13 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 59 | $31,802‡ | $75,186 | — | 2026-06-16 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Hans Staudacher's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (14 lots) median $808 with 92.9% sell-through. Paintings (58 lots) median $15,037, record $75,186. A typical Hans Staudacher painting sells for around 19× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 59 lots) the median is $31,802.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $808–$2,181‡ | $1,028‡ | $3,007 |

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

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 41 | $8,270–$17,888‡ | $12,782‡ | $30,074 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 14 | $22,932–$32,706‡ | $27,673‡ | $75,186 |

‡ 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) | 26 | $1,692–$3,308† | $2,256† | $5,714 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 111 | $3,007–$5,714‡ | $3,759‡ | $10,526 |

† 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 | 2019 | $75,186 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $37,593 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $10,526 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $10,526 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $3,007 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $2,344 |

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 Staudacher worth?

Across 1,033 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hans Staudacher work is $2,968. The median Hans Staudacher work on paper sells for $3,759 across 138 lots. The median Hans Staudacher painting sells for $15,037 across 55 lots. The median Hans Staudacher print sells for $808 across 13 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Hans Staudacher work on papers typically sell for $3,007–$5,714 (the middle half of 111 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Hans Staudacher paintings typically sell for $8,270–$17,888 (the middle half of 41 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 Staudacher work on paper?

Based on 138 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hans Staudacher work on paper is $3,759. 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 Staudacher's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Hans Staudacher work on paper is $10,526.

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

Based on 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hans Staudacher painting is $15,037. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Hans Staudacher painting is $75,186.

### What is the average price of a Hans Staudacher print?

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hans Staudacher print is $808. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Hans Staudacher's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Hans Staudacher print is $3,007.

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

Based on 111 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Hans Staudacher work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,759, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a medium Hans Staudacher painting?

Based on 41 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Hans Staudacher painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $12,782, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Hans Staudacher's auction record is $75,186, set in 2019.

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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 Staudacher auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/hans-staudacher (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.