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# Johannes Handschin (1899–1948)

Johannes Handschin is a Swiss artist with 30 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $1,145. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Johannes Handschin sold in 2024 for $3,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Johannes Handschin work worth?

Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Johannes Handschin work is $1,145.

The median Johannes Handschin print sells for $1,150 across 21 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 28 | $1,150† | $53,196 | 75% | 2026-04-07 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $1,142–$3,231† | $1,550† | $53,196 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $33–$2,100† | $950† | $13,750 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $53,196 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $16,596 |

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 Johannes Handschin worth?

Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Johannes Handschin work is $1,145. The median Johannes Handschin print sells for $1,150 across 21 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Johannes Handschin print?

Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Johannes Handschin print is $1,150. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Johannes Handschin's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Johannes Handschin print is $53,196.

### What is the average price of a medium Johannes Handschin print?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Johannes Handschin print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,550, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Johannes Handschin's auction record?

Johannes Handschin's auction record is $53,196, set in 2015.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Johannes Handschin auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/johannes-handschin (updated 2026-11-01).

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.