Hap Grieshaber (1909–1981)
Hap Grieshaber is a German artist with 1,307 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $394. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Hap Grieshaber is recorded as sold in 2024 for $543; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 954 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hap Grieshaber work is $394.
The median Hap Grieshaber print sells for $388 across 904 lots.
The median Hap Grieshaber work on paper sells for $1,792 across 21 lots.
The median Hap Grieshaber sculpture sells for $1,997 across 1 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Hap Grieshaber prints typically sell for $221–$1,009 (the middle half of 451 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Hap Grieshaber prints typically sell for $168–$670 (the middle half of 336 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 | 1,233 | $388†‡ | $18,456‡ | 73.3% | 2025-12-09 |
| Paintings | 2 | $213,626‡ | $425,917‡ | — | 2003-04-02 |
| Works on Paper | 30 | $1,792‡ | $9,704‡ | 70% | 2018-12-05 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 4 | $1,997‡ | $1,997‡ | 25% | 2010-04-14 |
| Photography | 2 | $122‡ | $122‡ | 50% | 2003-04-02 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 48 | $6,084‡ | $425,917‡ | — | 2012-11-29 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Hap Grieshaber's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1,233 lots) median $388 with 73.3% sell-through. Paintings (2 lots) median $213,626, record $425,917. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Hap Grieshaber painting sells for around 550× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 48 lots) the median is $6,084.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 336 | $168–$670‡ | $332‡ | $18,456‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 451 | $221–$1,009†‡ | $451†‡ | $16,696‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 12 | $1,009–$3,144‡ | $2,027‡ | $10,389‡ |
† 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) | 8 | $760–$1,814‡ | $1,164‡ | $5,442‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $1,431–$3,849‡ | $1,811‡ | $9,704‡ |
‡ 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 | 2001 | $425,917‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2001 | $18,456‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2003 | $16,696‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $9,704‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2003 | $6,679‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2010 | $1,997‡ |
| Paintings | 2003 | $1,336‡ |
| Photography | 2003 | $122‡ |
‡ 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 Hap Grieshaber worth?
Across 954 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hap Grieshaber work is $394. The median Hap Grieshaber print sells for $388 across 904 lots. The median Hap Grieshaber work on paper sells for $1,792 across 21 lots. The median Hap Grieshaber sculpture sells for $1,997 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Hap Grieshaber prints typically sell for $221–$1,009 (the middle half of 451 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Hap Grieshaber prints typically sell for $168–$670 (the middle half of 336 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 Hap Grieshaber print?
Based on 904 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hap Grieshaber print is $388. 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 Hap Grieshaber's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Hap Grieshaber print is $18,456. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Hap Grieshaber work on paper?
Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hap Grieshaber work on paper is $1,792. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Hap Grieshaber's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Hap Grieshaber work on paper is $9,704. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Hap Grieshaber print?
Based on 451 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Hap Grieshaber print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $451, 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 Hap Grieshaber print?
Based on 336 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Hap Grieshaber print (small (under 50 cm)) is $332, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Hap Grieshaber's auction record?
Hap Grieshaber's auction record is $425,917, set in 2001. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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