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# Johann Hauser (1926–1996)

## What is Johann Hauser’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 167 auction results for Johann Hauser at 10 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,024 including buyer’s premium (middle half $606–$4,636, n=7). The auction record is $41,669 for Rote Rakete (2012, im Kinsky Auktionshaus). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rote Rakete, 1994 | Ölkreide auf Papier | $41,669 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Mar 2012 |
| 2 | Der Teufel | Ölkreide auf Papier | $39,933 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Mar 2012 |
| 3 | Sophia Loren | Wax crayon, coloured pencil and pencil on firm wove “Austria Zeichen“ | $24,121 | Karl & Faber | Dec 2018 |
| 4 | Rocket | Coloured chalk on paper; framed | $11,278 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Dec 2020 |
| 5 | Untitled (heart) | Way crayon, coloured pencil and pencil on firm wove „Austria Zeichen“ | $9,932 | Karl & Faber | Dec 2018 |
| 6 | Rocket | Coloured pencil on paper | $7,519 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Nov 2015 |
| 7 | Woman, 1972 | Pencil, colored pencil on paper; unframed | $6,767 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Oct 2014 |
| 8 | Untitled (Nackle Frau), 1989 | Pastel and graphite on paper | $5,715 | Christie's | Feb 2026 |
| 9 | Red Woman with Yellow Hair, 1990 | Pastel, colored pencil and graphite on paper | $4,826 | Christie's | Feb 2026 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled, 1968 | Etching | $7,804 | Karl & Faber | Dec 2018 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 22 | $3,265 |
| Other | 23 | $2,080 |
| Prints | 17 | $799 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 49 | $2,128 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 167 results from 10 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Johann Hauser is an Austrian artist with 210 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $952. 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 Johann Hauser is recorded as sold in 2026 for $2,300; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Johann Hauser work worth?

Across 156 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Johann Hauser work is $952.

The median Johann Hauser work on paper sells for $2,887 across 36 lots.

The median Johann Hauser print sells for $555 across 28 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Johann Hauser work on papers typically sell for $1,804–$4,445 (the middle half of 33 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Johann Hauser prints typically sell for $204–$1,289 (the middle half of 27 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 | 34 | $555†‡ | $7,804 | 82.4% | 2026-06-24 |
| Works on Paper | 38 | $2,887†‡ | $24,121 | 94.7% | 2026-02-27 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $9,932‡ | $41,669 | — | 2026-03-19 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 27 | $204–$1,289†‡ | $539†‡ | $7,804 |

† 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) | 33 | $1,804–$4,445†‡ | $2,774†‡ | $24,121 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $24,121 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $11,278 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $7,804 |
| Prints & Editions | 2007 | $5,609‡ |

‡ 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 Johann Hauser worth?

Across 156 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Johann Hauser work is $952. The median Johann Hauser work on paper sells for $2,887 across 36 lots. The median Johann Hauser print sells for $555 across 28 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Johann Hauser work on papers typically sell for $1,804–$4,445 (the middle half of 33 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Johann Hauser prints typically sell for $204–$1,289 (the middle half of 27 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 Johann Hauser work on paper?

Based on 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Johann Hauser work on paper is $2,887. 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 Johann Hauser's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Johann Hauser work on paper is $24,121.

### What is the average price of a Johann Hauser print?

Based on 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Johann Hauser print is $555. 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 Johann Hauser's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Johann Hauser print is $7,804.

### What is the average price of a small Johann Hauser work on paper?

Based on 33 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Johann Hauser work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,774, 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 Johann Hauser print?

Based on 27 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Johann Hauser print (small (under 50 cm)) is $539, 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 Johann Hauser's auction record?

Johann Hauser's auction record is $41,669, set in 2012.

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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, “Johann Hauser auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/johann-hauser (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.