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# Hansel Mieth (1909–1998)

Hansel Mieth is a German artist with 37 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $2,750. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Hansel Mieth sold in 2024 for $3,250, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Hansel Mieth work worth?

Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hansel Mieth work is $2,750.

The median Hansel Mieth photograph sells for $3,000 across 18 lots.

The median Hansel Mieth print sells for $1,849 across 3 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | $1,849 | $2,052 | — | 2022-09-22 |
| Photography | 22 | $3,000‡ | $12,600 | 81.8% | 2026-10-08 |

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

## Price by size

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $2,250–$3,750‡ | $3,250‡ | $12,600 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2021 | $12,600 |
| Photography | 2024 | $3,840 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $2,052 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $1,849 |

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 Hansel Mieth worth?

Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hansel Mieth work is $2,750. The median Hansel Mieth photograph sells for $3,000 across 18 lots. The median Hansel Mieth print sells for $1,849 across 3 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Hansel Mieth photograph?

Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hansel Mieth photograph is $3,000. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Hansel Mieth's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Hansel Mieth photograph is $12,600.

### What is the average price of a small Hansel Mieth photograph?

Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Hansel Mieth photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,250, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Hansel Mieth's auction record?

Hansel Mieth's auction record is $12,600, set in 2021.

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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, “Hansel Mieth auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/hansel-mieth (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.