> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/herman-w-hansen · updated 2026-11-02

# Herman W. Hansen

Herman W. Hansen is a German/American artist with 19 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $24,200.

A work by Herman W. Hansen sold in 2025 for $24,200, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Herman W. Hansen work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Herman W. Hansen work worth?

Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Herman W. Hansen work is $24,200.

The median Herman W. Hansen work on paper sells for $24,970 across 10 lots.

The median Herman W. Hansen painting sells for $26,525 across 4 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 4 | $26,525 | $157,300 | — | 2021-07-31 |
| Works on Paper | 12 | $24,970 | $67,200 | 83.3% | 2026-07-25 |

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $12,371–$44,769 | $24,970 | $67,200 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $157,300 |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $67,200 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $57,475 |
| Paintings | 2013 | $29,250 |

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 Herman W. Hansen worth?

Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Herman W. Hansen work is $24,200. The median Herman W. Hansen work on paper sells for $24,970 across 10 lots. The median Herman W. Hansen painting sells for $26,525 across 4 lots.

### What is the average price of a Herman W. Hansen work on paper?

Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Herman W. Hansen work on paper is $24,970.

### What is Herman W. Hansen's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Herman W. Hansen work on paper is $67,200.

### What is the average price of a small Herman W. Hansen work on paper?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Herman W. Hansen work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $24,970, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Herman W. Hansen's auction record?

Herman W. Hansen's auction record is $157,300, 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.

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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.