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# DARNAUT, HUGO (1851–1937)

## What is DARNAUT, HUGO’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 92 auction results for DARNAUT, HUGO at 9 houses since 1994. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,265 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,805–$2,377, n=7). The auction record is $30,074 for Summer in the Vienna Woods (2016, im Kinsky Auktionshaus). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Summer in the Vienna Woods, c. 1912 | Oil on canvas | $30,074 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Apr 2016 |
| 2 | Erntezeit im Wienerwald | Öl auf Leinwand | $26,894 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Apr 2012 |
| 3 | Alte Tulln, 1896 | Oil on canvas | $26,097 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Nov 2013 |
| 4 | Harvest season | Oil on panel | $26,097 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Nov 2013 |
| 5 | View of Vienna from the Belvedere | Oil on canvas | $15,037 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Apr 2019 |
| 6 | Sommerlandschaft bei Plankenberg | Öl auf Leinwand | $11,983 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Jun 2013 |
| 7 | Motif from Plankenberg, watercolour and white body colour on paper, 1851 | Watercolour | $10,793 | Dorotheum | Apr 2021 |
| 8 | View of Asperhofen in late autumn | Oil on panel | $9,774 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Oct 2016 |
| 9 | Abend am Flusse, Motiv aus Dachau, oil on board, 1851 | — | $9,139 | Dorotheum | Apr 2018 |
| 10 | View from the Cobenzl to the Kahlenberg and Leopoldsberg | Oil on canvas | $9,022 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Apr 2018 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 41 | $4,511 |
| Other | 17 | $2,260 |
| Works on paper | 7 | $1,510 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 27 | $6,397 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 26 | $2,490 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 92 results from 9 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


DARNAUT, HUGO is an Austrian artist with 145 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $3,759. 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 DARNAUT, HUGO sold in 2026 for $5,274, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**2 DARNAUT, HUGO works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a DARNAUT, HUGO work worth?

Across 89 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a DARNAUT, HUGO work is $3,759.

The median DARNAUT, HUGO painting sells for $4,511 across 35 lots.

The median DARNAUT, HUGO work on paper sells for $1,493 across 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 37 | $4,511†‡ | $30,074 | 94.6% | 2026-09-16 |
| Works on Paper | 10 | $1,493†‡ | $7,519 | 60% | 2026-09-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $26,097† | $30,074 | — | 2016-04-12 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $1,733–$4,511†‡ | $2,621†‡ | $7,747† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 18 | $3,947–$8,892‡ | $7,143‡ | $18,000‡ |

† 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) | 6 | $828–$1,536†‡ | $1,493†‡ | $7,519 |

† 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 | 2016 | $30,074 |
| Paintings | 1994 | $18,000‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $7,519 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $1,545† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

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 DARNAUT, HUGO worth?

Across 89 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a DARNAUT, HUGO work is $3,759. The median DARNAUT, HUGO painting sells for $4,511 across 35 lots. The median DARNAUT, HUGO work on paper sells for $1,493 across 6 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 DARNAUT, HUGO painting?

Based on 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a DARNAUT, HUGO painting is $4,511. 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 DARNAUT, HUGO's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a DARNAUT, HUGO painting is $30,074.

### What is the average price of a medium DARNAUT, HUGO painting?

Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium DARNAUT, HUGO painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $7,143, 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 small DARNAUT, HUGO painting?

Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a small DARNAUT, HUGO painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,621, 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 DARNAUT, HUGO's auction record?

DARNAUT, HUGO's auction record is $30,074, set in 2016.

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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, “DARNAUT, HUGO auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/hugo-darnaut (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.