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# Raoul Hausmann (1886–1971)

## What is Raoul Hausmann’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 132 auction results for Raoul Hausmann at 29 houses since 1997. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,277 including buyer’s premium (middle half $878–$2,185, n=10). The auction record is $33,061 for Hannah Höch (2004, Ketterer Kunst). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hannah Höch, 1916 | Öl auf Leinwand | $33,061 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2004 |
| 2 | Stehender Akt, 1916 | Signé des initiales et daté en bas au centre « RH | $19,720 | Artcurial | Nov 2017 |
| 3 | L'Acteur, 1886 | Cartes-de-visite | $13,201 | Christie's | May 2005 |
| 4 | RUCKENAKT, VERS 1930, circa 1930 | Silver print | $11,414 | Sotheby's | Jul 2020 |
| 5 | Château Cauchemar (sic). La Sarraz, 1938 | Épreuve argentique d’époque, contrecollée sur carton | $8,211 | Ader | Nov 2023 |
| 6 | Bâteau lunaire, 1953 | Épreuve argentique d’époque (pièce unique) contrecollée sur carton | $7,656 | Ader | Nov 2019 |
| 7 | PORTRAIT DE HANNAH HÖCH, 1916 | Dessin au crayon sur papier | $7,476 | Artcurial | Nov 2009 |
| 8 | Hannah, 1915 | Farbige Kreidezeichnung | $6,792 | Ketterer Kunst | Oct 2006 |
| 9 | Untitled (Black and White Figures), 1969 | Painting | $6,250 | Rago Arts | May 2019 |
| 10 | Phantasmagorie (superposition), 1950 | Épreuve argentique d’époque | $6,185 | Ader | Jun 2023 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 10 | $3,421 |
| Works on paper | 9 | $2,796 |
| Other | 18 | $2,188 |
| Photographs | 49 | $1,507 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 14 | $2,832 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 66 | $1,482 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 132 results from 29 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Raoul Hausmann is an Austrian artist with 213 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $1,125. 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 Raoul Hausmann is recorded as sold in 2026 for $4,330; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Raoul Hausmann work worth?

Across 131 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Raoul Hausmann work is $1,125.

The median Raoul Hausmann photograph sells for $1,206 across 77 lots.

The median Raoul Hausmann work on paper sells for $2,452 across 20 lots.

The median Raoul Hausmann print sells for $691 across 4 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Raoul Hausmann photographs typically sell for $423–$3,253 (the middle half of 72 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 | 12 | $691†‡ | $1,300 | 33.3% | 2016-11-26 |
| Paintings | 10 | $3,421‡ | $33,061 | — | 2024-12-03 |
| Works on Paper | 22 | $2,452‡ | $19,720 | 90.9% | 2023-04-12 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $1,765 | $1,765 | — | 2016-04-12 |
| Photography | 100 | $1,206†‡ | $13,201 | 77% | 2026-06-06 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $11,414‡ | $33,061 | — | 2023-11-09 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Raoul Hausmann's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (12 lots) median $691 with 33.3% sell-through. Paintings (10 lots) median $3,421, record $33,061. A typical Raoul Hausmann painting sells for around 5.0× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 7 lots) the median is $11,414.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $2,038–$3,861 | $3,421 | $33,061 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $770–$4,762‡ | $979‡ | $10,256‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $1,396–$2,893‡ | $2,796‡ | $4,194 |

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

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 72 | $423–$3,253†‡ | $1,402†‡ | $13,201 |

† 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 | 2004 | $33,061 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $19,720 |
| Photography | 2005 | $13,201 |
| Photography | 2020 | $11,414 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $10,256‡ |
| Paintings | 2019 | $6,250 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2016 | $1,765 |
| Prints & Editions | 2002 | $1,300 |

‡ 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 Raoul Hausmann worth?

Across 131 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Raoul Hausmann work is $1,125. The median Raoul Hausmann photograph sells for $1,206 across 77 lots. The median Raoul Hausmann work on paper sells for $2,452 across 20 lots. The median Raoul Hausmann print sells for $691 across 4 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Raoul Hausmann photographs typically sell for $423–$3,253 (the middle half of 72 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 Raoul Hausmann photograph?

Based on 77 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Raoul Hausmann photograph is $1,206. 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 Raoul Hausmann's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Raoul Hausmann photograph is $13,201.

### What is the average price of a Raoul Hausmann work on paper?

Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Raoul Hausmann work on paper is $2,452. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Raoul Hausmann's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Raoul Hausmann work on paper is $19,720.

### What is the average price of a Raoul Hausmann print?

Based on 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Raoul Hausmann print is $691. 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 Raoul Hausmann's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Raoul Hausmann print is $1,300.

### What is the average price of a small Raoul Hausmann photograph?

Based on 72 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Raoul Hausmann photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,402, 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 Raoul Hausmann work on paper?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Raoul Hausmann work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $979, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Raoul Hausmann's auction record?

Raoul Hausmann's auction record is $33,061, set in 2004.

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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, “Raoul Hausmann auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/raoul-hausmann (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.