Hans (1872–1936)
Hans is a German artist with 32 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $3,986. 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 sold in 2024 for $6,719, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Hans on OpeningBid →What is a Hans work worth?
Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hans work is $3,986.
The median Hans painting sells for $5,536 across 17 lots.
The median Hans print sells for $234 across 4 lots.
The median Hans work on paper sells for $432 across 1 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 | 5 | $234†‡ | $420 | 80% | 2020-11-27 |
| Paintings | 21 | $5,536†‡ | $40,137 | 81% | 2024-12-07 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $432 | $432 | 50% | 2022-10-11 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Hans's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (5 lots) median $234 with 80% sell-through. Paintings (21 lots) median $5,536, record $40,137. A typical Hans painting sells for around 24× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $2,016–$7,612‡ | $3,322‡ | $40,137 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $6,719–$30,111 | $12,682 | $35,586 |
‡ 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 | 2024 | $40,137 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $35,586 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $432 |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $420 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $359‡ |
‡ 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 worth?
Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hans work is $3,986. The median Hans painting sells for $5,536 across 17 lots. The median Hans print sells for $234 across 4 lots. The median Hans work on paper sells for $432 across 1 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 painting?
Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hans painting is $5,536. 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's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Hans painting is $40,137.
What is Hans's auction record?
Hans's auction record is $40,137, set in 2024.
See the full Hans record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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